Walk Wag & Run

Fun Walk Wag and Run Stuff

2010-10-31T20:44:00.000-07:00

Hello! Happy Halloween! I just wanted to take a quick minute to thank everyone for participating in Walk Wag and Run this year. The weather didn’t exactly cooperate, but it was a fun time regardless. Thanks to your participation, we are confident that we will be able to give our beneficiaries most (if not all!) of the money they requested from us

Here are a few links you may find useful or entertaining post-event:

Race Results: Race results can be found on our website. Just click on race results to open the page.

Post-Race Survey: If you participated in the Run Your Tail Off 5k/10k race, we are participating in the new Corona Insights Race Rating System, which will allow runners to provide feedback about races and eventually select races that match their interests and priorities, based on the opinions of other runners. If you take a few minutes to answer the survey at the following link, you can also have the chance to win a cash prize and participate in paid research regarding running. We appreciate your time to help us make the Walk Wag and Run an even better event in the future. The survey can be found here.

Doggie Flash Pack: If you participated in the Walk and Wag Dog Walk, you may have been curious about the film crew that was there. They were filming what is believed to be the first doggie flash pack to introduce Wellness products at PetSmart. You can find the video on YouTube here.

PICTURES!!

We had two wonderful photographers taking pictures the day of the event.

Suzanne Demaree Photographer is donating 20% of all online purchases back to Walk Wag and Run - these monies will go straight to our beneficiaries. Also, if you order before November 6th, you get a free 5x7! The photos can be found here. On the left it says Click Here To Order Online - then you will see walkwag&run and you can scroll through all kinds of pictures!

Melissa Preston of Mel Marie Photography also send us a bunch of pictures that she took of the event. You can browse these pictures on her website as well.

Thank you again for supporting this great event! Have a wonderful day.

LK Pierotti

Lakewood Service League

Walk Wag and Run Chair 2010

THANK YOU!

2010-10-27T11:42:00.000-07:00

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this year's event possible! Sponsors, Vendors, Participants, and Volunteers...A special shout out to this year's Walk Wag and Run committee, led by LK! It was a great day, even with the weather!

Saturday's Forecast

2010-10-22T06:28:00.000-07:00

This is by far the best forecast I've seen yet, so I thought I'd pass it along: Just checked and its still not too bad. News now shows a 20 chance of rain until 6 am, then it moves to 50 percent until 1pm, then 60%. Precipitation potential is .07 inches until noon. Then .65 for the afternoon. So I'm being optimistic that if it does rain any in the morning, it'll just be a quick drizzle or two! :-)

THANK YOU DAVID HARTWIG with DH SPORTS!!!

See you tomorrow morning!

Rain, Rain, Go Away...

2010-10-20T09:16:00.001-07:00

...at least through Saturday!

Walk Wag and Run will take place Rain or Shine! In the event that we have to cancel due to lightening, we will post information on our blog, facebook and twitter pages. All monies raised will be donated to our beneficiaries and no refunds will be given

For a Spooky Good Time...

2010-10-19T12:35:00.001-07:00

Get an extra wear out of your kids' Halloween costumes (and dogs too!)! Walk Wag and Run on Oct 23rd from 8 am to noon. walkwagandrun.org

Beat the Rush!

2010-10-16T13:08:00.000-07:00

Just a quick reminder for everyone: online registration for Walk Wag and Run closes tonight at midnight. You'll have an easier time on the day of the event if you register in advance - way less stressful! Also, if you're planning to run the 5k or 10k race, it's $5 more on race day that today - what a deal!

2010-10-15T12:16:00.000-07:00

Have your Halloween costume yet? Show it off - adults, kids and dogs! Walk Wag and Run festival on Oct 23rd. Use WWRBLOG for a discount. walkwagandrun.org Remember - online registration closes Saturday, October 16th at midnight!

Discount today!

2010-10-08T13:58:00.000-07:00

Don't forget to sign up!

Use WWRBLOG for a discount on registration! walkwagandrun.org

Dog About Town

2010-10-08T13:52:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the mention in today's article!! Spread the word!

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/pets/stories/dogabouttownbf100810.273dbf8.html

Get a Running Start - thanks East Dallas Times!

2010-10-08T09:42:00.000-07:00

Walk, Wag, and Run comes up in about two weeks — Oct. 23 from 8 a.m.-noon., at Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake.

Earlier runner registration remains open, but just a reminder that online registration for Walk, Wag, and Run will close Oct. 16.

You will still be able to register for the 5K/10K races either at Run On! Dallas or Run On! Richardson From Oct. 20-22, or you will be able to register for all three events on the day of the event at a registration table.

With a new racecourse for the 5K/10k, a new dog walk agility course, and even a new 1K course for the kids’ race, we have lots to be excited about this year. We look forward to seeing you on Oct. 23.

For more information and to register, please visit www.walkwagandrun.org. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and our blog for continuous updates about this event.

Thanks to LK Pierotti chair of this year’s Walk Wag, and Run for the Lakewood Service League, for providing the words and image.

Check out the post on East Dallas Times!
http://eastdallastimes.com/2010/10/08/get-a-running-start/

WWRBLOG discount!

2010-09-28T12:31:00.000-07:00

Still time to train for Walk Wag and Run races on Oct 23rd! Use WWRBLOG for a discount on registration! walkwagandrun.org

REI getting the word out about WWR

2010-09-27T20:45:00.000-07:00

Dallas REI has us listed in their calendar of events and has included us in their online calendar. We really do appreciate it!

Look for REI goodies at one of the agility stations...but only if you register for the dog walk!

Pics with your pooch

2010-09-25T18:59:00.000-07:00

Suzanne Demaree Photographer will be at Walk Wag & Run 2010 to take portraits of you and your four legged friends. Following the event, pictures will be available online and 20% of online sales will be donated to WWR!

ONE MONTH 'til WWR!

2010-09-23T14:37:00.001-07:00

Walk Wag and Run is 1 month away! Running, dogs, families, fun! Use WWRBLOG for a discount (today only!). walkwagandrun.org

Walk, Wag & Run at Tour des Fleurs!

2010-09-16T11:04:00.000-07:00

Participating in Tour des Fleurs at the Dallas Arboretum this weekend? Stop by our booth and say hi to the Lakewood Service League Walk, Wag & Run Ladies! We hope that you join us on October 23rd for the race.

WWR at Dog Day Afternoon

2010-09-12T13:22:00.000-07:00

A great time was had by all at Operation Kindness's Dog Day Afternoon yesterday! Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Walk Wag and Run booth.

Lakewood Service League ladies hard at work!
Photo by Carol Hensley

Walk, Wag & Run sponsor featured on Channel 5!

2010-09-12T08:25:00.000-07:00

Congrats to Walk, Wag & Run sponsor Doctors Hospital for their recent feature on Channel 5 News!

Click here to read more http://eastdallastimes.com/2010/08/26/doctors-hospital-proud-as-a-peacock/#more-3816

Thank you to Walk, Wag & Run Sponsors!

2010-09-12T08:14:00.000-07:00

Thank you to our Walk, Wag & Run Sponsors! Your generosity is appreciated and we salute you!

Brinker International, AAA Texas, Scentsy, Sports Clips, Amy & Jason Kulas, Republic Title- Lakewood, Myflyingdoggies.com, Doctor's Hospital at White Rock Lake, Kinder Kritter, Natura Pet Products, Worrall Foundation, Petco, Transitions, Handyman Matters, Marissa Fontanez-Ellen Terry, Realtors, Jon Estes-Metlife HomeLoans, thank Dog. Photography, Matjek Family Foundation, Downing Hill Garden Studio, Professional Bank Lakewood, Munger Place Church, Talulah Belle, Dawson+Murry+ Teague Communications, Meadows, Collier, Reed, Crouch and Underman, L.L.P., Castle Rock Framing, Paige Whiteside, Park Cities Pet Sitter.

For Dog Lovers (and wing lovers)!

2010-09-08T20:22:00.000-07:00

Check out this fundraiser for A Different Breed:

PIG OUT FOR PUPPIES RESTAURANT NIGHT

BOOMER JACK’S GRILL IS DONATING 15% OF YOUR BILL TO ADB
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2010
DALLAS LOCATION ONLY

We're a Golden Adventure!

2010-08-27T08:06:00.000-07:00

Check us out on the Golden Adventures calendar! While you're there, you just might find some other cool adventure! Thanks for helping us get the word out about Walk Wag and Run, Diane!

Walk, Wag & Run featured on myflyingdoggies.com

2010-08-09T13:02:00.000-07:00

Thank you to Myflyingdoggies.com for featuring 2010 Walk, Wag & Run Event in their August e-newletter! Check us out!

As always, we appreciate their support!

Presenting our Presenting Sponsors: Doctors Hospital,The Advocate and Innova

2010-08-06T09:01:00.001-07:00

Lakewood Service League is pleased to announce Doctors Hospital, The Advocate and Innova as presenting sponsors of our annual Walk, Wag & run outdoor race and family fun-day event to be hosted on Saturday, October 23rd.

“The support of Doctors Hospital, The Advocate and Innova make it possible for our organization to help complete projects for our beneficiaries’ including Friends of White Rock Lake Dog Park, For the Love of the Lake Foundation and the YMCA at White Rock. Our presenting sponsors are truly committed to supporting to the community and the ladies of Lakewood Service League are very grateful,” said LK Pierotti, chairman of Walk, Wag & Run Event.

Decorate your Dog for Walk, Wag & Run!

2010-08-06T08:22:00.000-07:00

The Lakewood Service League's Walk Wag & Run is going to be the place to be on Saturday, October 23rd for both two legged and four legged friends! With that in mind, why not show up in style by decorating your furry friend! Need ideas for dog costumes?

Here are few from your friends at Lakewood Service League:

- Doggie Dallas Cowboy Football player and/or Dallas Cowboy Dog Cheerleader

- Class Clown Dog Costume

- The ER Dog Doctor

- Foot-long "hot" dog

- Super Hero Dog Costume

- Prison Pup Dog Costume

Walk, Wag & Run featured on premier "race info" website

2010-08-02T19:30:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Walk, Wag and Run 5K/10K/dog walk & kids fair, hosted by Lakewood Service League, is featured on racenation.com- check it out to read full event details!

Walk, wag, running to different site

2010-07-13T11:02:00.000-07:00

Check out this post from East Dallas Times. This year's Walk Wag and Run will be held at Doctor's Hospital! More on that to come...

Registration is OPEN!

2010-06-03T05:34:00.000-07:00

Registration for this year's Walk Wag and Run is OPEN! We have a special deal for those who register early. Email us at wwroperations@lakewoodserviceleague.org to get a coupon code for a percentage off. But hurry...it's only good until July 1st!

Video from last year's event

2010-05-07T08:16:00.000-07:00

Check out this video on YouTube of WWR09!

Looking for something to do this weekend?

2010-04-26T18:33:00.001-07:00

We'll be out and about! Come see us at the White Rock Lake Festival at Boy Scout Hill! Look for some of the dog agility stations at the WWR booth!

We'll also be out at The Children's Center Spring Carnival. Join us as we support these fun community activities!

Sponsor updates!

2010-04-07T20:38:00.000-07:00

We have a sponsor for printing!!
A huge, ginormous thank you to Millet the Printer, Inc. for donating all of our printing needs for the 7th Annual Walk Wag and Run! This donation means we will have more money to give to our three beneficiaries after the event. THANK YOU!!!

A HUGE THANK YOU also goes out to Brinker International, AAA Texas, and The Kulas Family, who all have already signed up as sponsors!

Calling All Potential Sponsors...

We are currently looking for sponsors for Walk Wag and Run 2010. If you or someone you know is interested in being a sponsor, please contact us for more information at wwroperations@lakewoodserviceleague.org.

Strut Your Mutt

2010-03-17T09:19:00.000-07:00

Look for WWR Save the Dates at this weekend's Strut Your Mutt event benefiting SPCA of Texas:

5th Annual Strut Your Mutt 3K Walk/Fun Run to be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the SPCA of Texas Headquarters at 2400 Lone Star Drive in Dallas.

Beneficiaries announced for 7th Annual Walk Wag & Run!

2010-03-15T09:10:00.000-07:00

The Lakewood Service League is proud to announce that the beneficiaries for the 7th Annual Walk Wag and Run will be:

For the Love of the Lake Foundation

YMCA at White Rock

and new this year Friends of the White Rock Lake Dog Park!

Registration for this year's event opens May 1st!

WOW!

2010-03-01T08:48:00.000-08:00

We are simply thrilled to announce that the event raised about $21,000 for our beneficiaries, YMCA at White Rock and For the Love of the Lake! Funds raised with be used to provide scholarships to children and families for programs at the YMCA and for the Focus on the Future program by FTLOTL in partnership with the Boy/Girl Scouts of East Dallas.

We can't wait for the 7th Annual Walk Wag & Run!

THANK YOU!

2009-10-27T11:33:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to support us at the Walk Wag and Run!! It was a gorgeous day and a successful event! We couldn't have pulled it off without all of our generous sponsors, vendors, and volunteers and the enthusiastic participants. We'll be announcing the final amount raised soon!

SAVE THE DATE for WWR '10: October 23, 2010.

Katrina: Getting revved for Walk, Wag & Run

2009-10-10T11:20:00.001-07:00

Check out Katrina Benedict's post about Walk Wag and Run on the Dallas Moms Blog. Post a comment!

Here are some other pictures that Katrina shared.

Ethan Benedict GENTLY pets the baby goat at the Walk, Wag & Run petting zoo. Good boy.

Kate Benedict's mom is from Wisconsin, so she naturally loves cows. What a treat for this city girl!

Gabi Cortez is proud of the baby chick perched on her arm at the Walk, Wag & Run petting zoo. Awwww.

Ahhh October!!

2009-10-08T13:27:00.000-07:00

It’s finally October...the weather is doing crazy, cooler things; the pumpkins are out; Fall is in the air; and Walk Wag and Run is only 15 days away! We have a team of 12 directors and 20 committee members that have been hard at work putting together another wonderful event for our community. October 24th will be here before we know it!

We have over 200 people already registered for various aspects of the event! There's still plenty of time to register - just go to www.walkwagandrun.org to register online. We'll also have registration the day of the event. We are expecting record numbers this year with a new race course, new agility stations for the pups, and another fantastic kids fair with face painting, bounce houses, adoptable animals, and more!

We have lots of great sponsors this year, and we feel so lucky to have the support of such wonderful companies and individuals in our community!

It takes lots of hands (and feet!) to put on the Walk Wag and Run, and we are still looking for VOLUNTEERS. If you are interested in helping us, please email us at wwrvolunteers@lakewoodserviceleague.org. As of today, here's where we need help on October 24th:

Event Setup - 6a-830a - need 6 people
Race Registration - 630a-8a - need 9 people
Dog Walk Registration - 630a-930a - need 8 people
General Admission Registration - 730a-1030a - need 6 people
General Admission Registration - 10a-130p - need 8 people
Setup and Tear Down Agility Stations - 630a-830a AND 10a-1130a - need 4 people (men and trucks please!)
Dog Walk Crowd Management - 8a-930a - need 3 people
Dog Area - 930a-115p - need 6 people
Dog Agility Course - 815a - 1015a - need 24 people
Race Setup - 5a-745a - need 6 people
Race Execution - 7a-11a - need 28 people
Kids Fair - 730a-11a - need 2 people
Volunteer Check-in - 545a-945a - need 3 people
Volunteer Check-in - 915a-115p - need 3 people
Parking - 530a-9a - need 20 people
Parking - 830a-12p - need 10 people
General Aid - 6a-10a - need 4 people
General Aid - 930a-130p - need 4 people
Clean-up - 1230p-330p - need 12 people

We hope to see you out at the event in some capacity! Whether you're helping, running, or just relaxing, we know you'll have a great time. And it's all for a great cause!

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at wwroperations@lakewoodserviceleague.org.

Focus on the human race

2009-09-14T19:46:00.000-07:00

And by that we mean WWR's 5K/10K Run Your Tail Off race. Beginning at 8 am, this race kicks off the day of fun. With prizes awarded to the top three male & female finishers in the each age group (10-75+), there's sure to be some friendly competition (and some unexpected prizes may be awarded - so test the wind resistance of your Halloween costumes). Serious racers will appreciate the familiar course on White Rock Lake, beginning down from Winfrey Point, and the ChronoTrack timing by Run On! (along with packet pick-up at Run On! locations). For those looking for motivation or fun, course entertainers will be there to cheer you along. And to keep the memory of WWR09 alive, all Run Your Tail Off entrants will receive a technical shirt.

This year, WWR is excited to welcome Kids Run the Nation participants! These kids are training with the YMCA and Run On! in a six-week running program that culminates with the 5K Run Your Tail Off race. For more information on the Kids Run the Nation program, click here to visit the press release.

Runners of all ages will be able to stay to enjoy the day's festivities because a race entry gets you in to all other activities - so bring the dogs and kids along to cheer you on and stay for fun!

Thanks to the Big Dogs

2009-09-13T10:50:00.000-07:00

It's no secret that events like Walk Wag and Run take lots of planning, people and support. WWR is so thankful for all of our sponsors at every level!! Many have been supporting the event for years, and as a result, the event has grown tremendously. From time to time, we'd like to highlight our sponsors on our blog.

We're so excited to have our Big Dog Sponsors! We'd like to extend special thanks to Big Dog Sponsor Doctor's Hospital for their tremendous support coming in as our biggest cash sponsor this year! Doctor's Hospital will also be out at the event providing medical services. Big Dog Sponsor Jenny Bean, graphic designer and owner of A Creative Bean, devoted lots of time to WWR this year and is responsible for designing our beautiful posters, fliers and ads. And speaking of posters and fliers, we wouldn't have the printed materials without Big Dog Sponsor Slocum Printing! You'll see and hear lots of valuable promotions of WWR, thanks to Big Dog Sponsors Advocate Magazine, Neighbors Go, fm 93.3 Quality Rock, and Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket.

WWR has many levels of sponsors, but as of today these sponsors are at the top of our list! Big Dog Sponsors support us at the $5000 level. If you'd like more information on sponsorship, please contact us at wwrsponsors@lakewoodserviceleague.org.

Welcome to the Walk Wag & Run Blog!

2009-09-12T18:15:00.000-07:00

Planning for the 6th Annual Walk Wag and Run has been underway since around February of this year, and we're so excited that it's a short month and a half away! All money raised by this year's event benefits the YMCA at White Rock and For the Love of the Lake. Just like last year, we'll have three major parts to the day of fun. The 5K/10K race will begin at 8 am, the 3K dog walk on the agility course will begin at 9 am, and the 1K kids' race will begin at 10 am. The kids fair will be open all day until 1 pm. For more detailed information and to register, please visit www.walkwagandrun.org. We hope you'll join us! And check back here often for updates and insights on this great event.