MGA Goes to the Dogs!

Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 September 2015 06:45

7th Annual Pooch Parade Benefits Myasthenia Gravis Association

The Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western PA (MGA) invites all dog lovers to enjoy a fun day together at South Park on Sunday, October 25, 2015 for the 7th Annual MGA Pooch Parade.

This family-friendly event features a one-mile fun walk on a paved trail beginning at the Dog Park at South Park. All registered participants will receive morning refreshments, courtesy of Dunkin’ Donuts and United Dairy, a goody bag, an official t-shirt, and a bandana for their dog. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the “Pooch Parade” begins at 10 a.m. Walkers without dogs and even virtual walkers are also welcome to participate. MGA encourages people to form a team and walk in honor or in memory of a loved one with MG.

The event features a costume contest with prizes for best dog and best dog/owner combo costumes, as well as prizes for top individual and team fundraisers. There will be free Halloween candy for the kids, and fabulous raffles of gift baskets and silent auctions, including Steelers tickets, a Myrtle Beach vacation and more.

A variety of vendors will be on hand to provide information and products of interest to dog lovers, including the “Ask-the-Vet” booth hosted by Dr. Marina Siegert of Bethel Park Animal Clinic. New this year – MGA is partnering with South Hills Interfaith Ministries (SHIM) and asking Pooch Parade participants to bring a donation of pet food for the SHIM Food Pantry.

Proceeds from the Pooch Parade will benefit the free patient support services at the Myasthenia Gravis Association of Western Pennsylvania (MGA), a private, non-profit that provides treatment and free support services to those with myasthenia gravis (MG) – a chronic autoimmune muscle weakness disorder. MG can strike anyone of any age and there is no known cause or cure.

So bring your best friend, canine or human, and enjoy a morning of fun while supporting people with MG. For more information, please call 412-566-1545 or visit mgawpa.org to download a registration form