Pins for Pups Fundraiser for the Leader Dog Puppies on March 18

The Rochester Hills Lions Club will host their third annual event on Sunday, March 18, at Classic Lanes in Rochester Hills to raise money for the Leader Dogs for the Blind, Puppy Raiser Program. Guests receive three hours of unlimited bowling, which includes shoes, two slices of pizza, and a soft drink for each person. There will be door prizes and raffles throughout the afternoon. Honoured guests will include numerous Leader Dog puppies and their foster parents. Oakland University’s mascot, Grizz, will also attend the fundraiser. During the Pins for Pups event, gently used eyeglasses and hearing aids will be collected.

Guests should arrive by 1:30 p.m., the bowling will begin at 2:00 p.m. and run until 5:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $23.50 per bowler and $12.75 per non-bowler. Purchase tickets in advance at 3rd-annual-pins-for-pups.eventbrite.com. Classic Lanes is located at 2145 Industrial Drive (M59 & Crooks) Rochester Hills, MI. Follow Leader Dogs for the Blind on Facebook. Event sponsorships are available – Call Valerie for details: 248-250-0078.

About the Lions

The Rochester Hills Lions Club was chartered in October 1973 and is a local club that supports the mission of Lions International and serves the Rochester Hills residents with special sight and hearing needs. They support and raise funds for Leader Dogs for The Blind, Bear Lake Camp for the Visually Impaired Youth, Penrickton Center for Blind Children, and several other charities. They also collect gently used eyeglasses and hearing aids so that they can be repurposed.

About Leader Dogs for the Blind

Founded by three Detroit-area Lions Clubs members in 1939, Leader Dogs for the Blind empowers people who are blind, visually impaired or Deaf-Blind with skills for a lifetime of independent travel, opening doors that may seem to have closed with the loss of sight.

Leader Dog programs are crafted to address individual situations and adapt to our clients’ changing needs at any point in their lives. From youth camp to orientation and mobility cane training through guide dog training and GPS technology integration, Leader Dog’s programs give clients the confidence and skills they need to live independent lives.