FAMILY FUN WALK/RUN 2025

DOGS WELCOMED!  |  June 28th – MACC, Gambrills, MD

FAMILY FUN WALK/RUN 2025

DOGS WELCOMED!
June 28th – MACC, Gambrills, MD

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Help Us Help a Child…. and HAVE FUN!

Disabled Children’s Fund is sponsoring a fundraiser which is family focused with the family’s sociable dogs welcomed. Our mission is to bring people together with their families and friends to experience a time of fun and fellowship for the purpose of raising funds to support Compassion Care for Disabled Children Inc. dba Disabled Children’s Fund, in their global outreach to Change the World for a Disabled Child.

The funds raised will aid DCF in:

  • Ukraine – to supply critically needed clothing to disabled children and their families suffering from war-caused shortages
  • India – to support 24 disabled children and their families with medical services and life changing resources
  • Guatemala – to fund custom made wheelchairs for needy children of low income families
  • US Military Families – to provide special needs children with quality of life programs not covered by government support

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Event Details

When and Where:

DATE:

June 28, 2025

LOCATION!  

MACC
2485 Davidsonville Rd
Gambrills, MD. 21054

Schedule:

  • 9:30-10:00 – Registration  |  Fun Agility Course open for participation – A Ring
  • 10:00 – First walking group – the Brisk Group
  • 10:15 – Second walking group – the Leisure Group
  • 10:30 – Third walking group – the Short Stroll Group
  • 11:00 – Dog Costume Contest – B Ring
  • 11:30 – Prizes for Dog Costume Contest presented
  • 11:45 – Raffle & Silent Auction announced. PLUS Drawings for all prizes for all 3 participation groups
  • 12:00 – Closing of Event

Overview:

There will be 3 groups of participants:

  • 1st: The Brisk Walkers/Runners-participants who are high energy
  • 2nd: The Leisure Walkers-participants who desire a relaxed walk
  • 3rd: The Strollers-senior and/or disabled participants who prefer a shorter stroll on more secure terrain

Positioned along the course will be attendants at stations with water and treats for participants. There are prizes planned for each group which will be awarded by a blind drawing from each group’s participants’ names.

There will be tables with exhibitors under the Big Tent along with a Silent Auction for those interested in bidding on donated items. Tickets for a Raffle will be on sale during the event.  In addition, a beginner Agility Course will be set up just for fun in the area labeled A-Ring.  In an arena labeled B-Ring, there will be a Dog Costume Contest for those wanting to dress up to compete for prizes in various categories which may include: Cutest, Funniest, Duo, Creative, etc.  Lawn Games will be set up for some fun play time along with a craft table for kids to be creative and even face painting with possible additional activities planned for the morning.

Important Pet Information:

  1. The DCF Family Fun Walk/Run will be through fields and woods, so it is highly recommended that all participants and their humans protect themselves against ticks which carry diseases for both species and check all participants following their walks.
  2. There will be many dogs on site and the possibility of commutable diseases between them is increased, so humans may want to contact their veterinarian for any recommended additional vaccine protection. As stated in the rules, Rabies and Distemper combination vaccinations are required to be current.

Questions? Please contact Mary Campbell at mary.campbell.dcf@gmail.com