The annual fundraiser for Irish guide dogs will be held next month.
Guide Dog Day was officially launched by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on Tuesday with an aim to change the lives of those who are vision impaired or living with Autism.
Speaking at the launch, An Taoiseach said: “We can all take our sight for granted, and not realise how important it is in daily life.
“Irish Guide Dogs does vital work for people right across Ireland, providing dogs for people living with sight loss, and also for children with autism.
“I know the organisation is determined to provide services for even more people this year, so I encourage everyone to get involved in Guide Dog Day on Friday 10 May.
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“You can offer to buy a Guide Dog Day pin, volunteer to help out on the day, or donate online at www.guidedogs.ie/donate.”
Patrick Burke, Chairman of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind said: “Guide Dog Day will enable us to raise much needed funds and is a day to celebrate the difference our dogs make to those who are vision impaired and the families of children with autism who can lead independent lives.
“Our network of Branches, Clients, Volunteers, Puppy Raisers and Corporate supporters will be out in force across the country doing street collections, coffee mornings and various other fundraising activities.”
