National International Guide Dogs Day 2024

Reason to celebrate: April 30, 2024 is National International Guide Dogs Day.

Guide dogs are among probably the most phenomenal creatures in the world, and also the difference they create towards the lives of individuals without sight just can't be overstated. It's impossible to feel not pure love and awe whenever you witness precisely how devoted these men will be to their proprietors, or, it appears, close friends, and just how precious and adorable the connection the pair of them have is. To celebrate these dogs and also the patient and gifted individuals who train them, and pay tribute towards the natural part both play in today's world, people around the globe get together to take part in International Guide Dogs Day. It's not just individuals who require Guide Dogs that celebrate valentine's day, either. The important work they are doing is recognised by everybody, as well as on International Guide Dogs Day, many individuals prefer to walk out their method to honor and express their gratitude to those dogs who've influenced the lives of a lot of.

Guide dog teams should avoid confrontation: GDAB chairman

Speaking to Channel NewsAsia on the sidelines of a GDAB event at Bishan Park billed as Singapore's first International Guide Dogs Day celebration on Saturday (Apr 25), Prof Seow said one of the misconceptions Singaporeans have of guide dogs is that ...

Discrimination rife for guide dog handlers

The shocking figures, released to coincide with International Guide Dogs Day on April 29, have come from a national Guide Dogs Victoria survey of 531 guide dog handlers around the country, of which 158 were in Victoria. The survey found that Victorian ...

Cassandra Chiu resigns from Guide Dogs Association of the Blind

GDAB will hold its first International Guide Dogs Day event on Apr 25 at Bishan Park to pay tribute to guide dogs and the many people involved in training them. "Guide dogs are extraordinary animals that devote their lives and bring solace to humans ...

Restaurant Marketing Ideas for April

Restaurant owners and operators are always on the lookout for special events they can use in their online and offline marketing efforts. Tax Day, for example, has become an annual favorite as restaurants across the nation step up to offer tax weary ...

Mentone resident Joan Smith recognised for 20-year contribution to Guide Dogs ...

Last month, Mrs Smith was awarded the Independence Award by Guide Dogs Victoria at a special function at Government House to mark International Guide Dogs Day. She said she was humbled to receive the award from an organisation that is close to her ...

Here are April's fun and/or educational causes

Organizations of all sorts want to bring attention to their special causes. Posters, campaigns, newspapers, public forums and even television are ways to bring information to the people. Another method is to dedicate a day, week or even month to a cause.

Blinded Newport war veteran Liam Haven will walk across Nullarbor for charity

Liam Haven, 25, was awarded Guide Dogs Victoria's Freedom Award at Government House on International Guide Dogs Day for a 350km walk from Sydney to Canberra last year, which raised $65,000 but that's just the start for the man determined to give ...

Me and my best friend

On International Guide Dogs Day, Maysa Abouzeid reflects on the impact her guide dog has made on her life, her family, and her cultural beliefs. The first time my guide dog stepped into my home was when a trainer brought her over so my family and I ...

April 30, 2024 is also International Jazz Day, Honesty Day