• Help raise awareness for the nearly 4 million unadopted dogs in the world that could help to prevent and slow the progression of P.A.D...if only 

    they could find a new walking companion!

    Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.) is restricted blood flow in the legs due to plaque build-up.

    * 3 in 5 heart attack sufferers have it

    * 1 in 3 diabetics over age 50 has it

    * 1 in 5 over age 60 has it

    Leg pain, leg cramps, neuropathy, skin discoloration, cold feet, and non-healing wounds are some of the symptoms.

    Walking is the best medicine to prevent & treat P.A.D.

    A study in the journal BMC Public Health, showed that dog owners on average walked 22 minutes more per day compared to people who didn't own a dog. And there are plenty of dogs in this world who would love a walking buddy!

    That is the foundation for PAWS for PAD!

  • PAWS for P.A.D. encourages people to walk...a dog!

    * Adopt a dog to walk*

    * Walk a dog at a shelter*

    * Walk your own dog*

    * Walk a friend, family member, or neighbor's dog*

    Just get out and walk!

     

    Furry friends inspire us to walk more!

     

    Join the PAWS For PAD walking challenge!

     

    September 16-18, 2022

    Walk! Walk! Walk!: Together, we will walk to reach 4 million steps in 3 days!

    PAWS For PAD is a 3 day walking challenge where all participants try to accumulate as many steps as they can each day that will go towards the community goal of reaching 4 million steps to raise awareness for the nearly 4 million unadopted dogs in the world who are ready to help prevent and slow the progression of P.A.D. by finding a new walking companion!

     

    Participants are encouraged to adopt a dog, walk their own dog, borrow a dog, or volunteer with a local shelter to walk a dog on property as they rack up their steps.

     

    • Sign-up as a team
      • Challenge friends to join you in the challenge! Plan walks together!
      • Plan a walking event for your employees to walk together!
      • Plan a walking event for your clinic, staff, and patients!
      • Encourage everyone to bring a dog to walk (your own, borrow, adopt!)
      • Offer your own prizes and compete for community prizes!
    • Sign-up as an individual… every step counts!
      • Walk your dog or borrow a walk daily!
      • Adopt-a-dog to walk!
      • Walk a dog at a shelter! Plan ahead and contact the facility early for volunteer opportunities to walk dogs on property!
      • If in a wheelchair, roll your way into raising awareness! Arm bicycles are also fair game!

    Post! Post! Post! Let's raise awareness to save a life & save a limb!

    Participate in our #PAWSforPAD social media challenge to raise awareness and earn more rewards!

    • Use the hashtag to post as many pictures with your furry walking companion as you can with every step you take! 
    • Use the hashtag to share pictures of dogs that are available for adoption in your area who can't wait to find a new walking companion! (If you can't get to a shelter, many have online listings of available pets to share!)

    Possible social media:

    • Save a life! Save your Limb! Walking is the best way to prevent and slow the progression of plaque build-up in your leg arteries, known as Peripheral Artery Disease. Adopt your new walking companion today! For more information go to www.Pawsforpad.org #PAWSforPAD
    • Adopt a dog: Save A Life, save YOUR Limb. Nearly 4 million unadopted dogs are looking for a new walking companion to help prevent and slow the progression of plaque build-up in leg arteries, known as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). For more information go to www.Pawsforpad.org #PAWSforPAD 

    Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!

    Those who adopt, will be entered into a drawing for doggie bags filled with goodies!

     

    Awards will be provided for teams and individuals for their step contributions, creativity on social media using the hashtag #PAWSforPAD

     

    Awards include trophies, medals, certificates, a manual treadmill, arm/foot cycle, and pet goodies.

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    Let's walk together to save a life and save a limb!

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