Finley Smith (11), Robbie Smith (8) and Freya Stuart (7) took on the Millport Cycle Challenge to raise funds for their “adopted” Guide Dog Puppy, Libby. Robbie thought it would be a nice way to celebrate his 8th Birthday which was the same day.
The three cousins have a link to the Guide Dogs charity as their great grandfather Bob Forrester was the Manager of the Guide Dog Centre in Forfar for many years.
The children’s granny, Linsey Forrester approached CalMac Ferries who waived their ferry charges, Mapes Cycles, who waived their cycle charges and the Ritz Cafe who gave the youngsters a well deserved ice cream at the end of their challenge. It was great to have so much support from the community.
The children set themselves a target of £200, but through their “gentle” persuasion on friends, neighbours and family, they have raised over £500.
They plan to visit the Forfar Guide Dog Centre soon to see exactly where their hard earned money has gone.
The Guide Dogs Training School, in Forfar, opened for business in 2007 and provides foundation training for around 200 dogs each year.
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