Raise money for The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada
Since 1992, the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada has provided a lifelong home – and haven – to unwanted, neglected or abused donkeys, mules and hinnies. There are currently 82 donkeys and mules at the Sanctuary Farm, and 32 more in our approved Foster Farm network.
We envision a world in which the dignity and worth of all creatures is recognized and respected.
Currently, the DSC is funded entirely through private individual donations and community and corporate sponsorships of special events.
Donkey Facts
A group of donkeys is called a pace; hence PACE for the Donkeys seemed a worthy name for a 5K run devoted to helping these wonderful animals.
Donkeys are not native to Canada. Yet thousands have found their way here and require special care in this wet, cold climate.
Donkeys are part of the equine family, which also includes horses and zebras.
Female donkeys are called jennies (or jennets) and males are called jacks.
Donkeys can live for 30-50 years in captivity (about 10 to 25 years in the wild). This could explain the phrase “Donkeys Years”.
One theory about why donkeys have large ears is that they help keep them cool. Another theory is that those large ears make a far-away bray much easier to hear.
Donkeys have an incredible memory – they can remember places and companions for up to 25 years.
For thousands of years donkeys have been the ‘helping hooves’ of humankind – they are the original beasts of burden.
Donkeys are stoic, rarely showing pain. They are curious, gentle, calm and friendly creatures.
The DSC is a not-for-profit licensed charity. Charitable Number: 138721253 RR0001
Teams
Click on a team below to make a donation.
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Cranky Doodles
Raised: $3,560.00
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The Wet Bandits
Raised: $1,000.00
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Team Kattenhorn
Raised: $560.00
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The Running Rarebits
Raised: $457.22
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Crossfit Guelph
Raised: $175.00
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Graybar Canada
Raised: $150.00
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Cormier Clan
Raised: $120.00
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Wonky Donkeys
Raised: $100.00
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The Old Mules
Raised: $65.00
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Haulin' Ass
Raised: $20.00
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Sorry for Donkey Rocking
Raised: $20.00
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Brainiac
Raised: $20.00
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MERIT Brewing
Raised: $10.00
Recent donors
Date | Name | Amount |
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Aug 27 | Marlene Eberhardt | $65.00 |
Aug 26 | Peter Welch | $50.00 |
Aug 26 | Shirley McQuinn | Undisclosed amount |
Aug 26 | Nancy McDougald | $15.00 |
Aug 23 | Diane Fenn | $25.00 |
Aug 23 | Donna Shanks | $50.00 |
Aug 23 | Sally Powell | $60.00 |
Aug 22 | Risa Marascio | $15.00 |
Aug 20 | Sharon Tait | $50.00 |
Aug 20 | CAROL CAMPBELL | $50.00 |