Lions to Host Cycling for Leader Dogs Picnic

July 5, 2012
By: Josh Sharrow

Lions Clubs of District 11 D-1 will be hosting a Meet & Greet Picnic Fundraiser on Thursday, July 19th to support Cycling for Leader Dogs. The event will take place at the Frankenmuth Lionhaus in Heritage Park in Frankenmuth from 5 - 8 PM rain or shine. Covered seating is available. The Lionhaus is located next to the blue and white Kern Pavilion.

Cycling for Leader Dogs is a 3500 mile cross country bicycle ride by Lion Mark Mansell to raise awareness and funds for Leader Dog which provides free guide dogs to the blind & visually impaired. He?ll ride from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine in 63 days beginning in June. You can watch his progress and join the penny per mile club to get a Cycling for Leader Dogs pin at www.leaderdog.org

Bring your blankets & lawn chairs for a family style picnic. Picnic food & beverages will be available for purchase.

Meet Mark and his wife, Debbie. Get a look at his specialized touring bike and trailer, enjoy raffles, a photo booth, visits with Leader Dog puppies, & live music broadcast by Last Choice Country. All proceeds to Leader Dogs for the Blind.