Over 40 pooches and their owners took to their heels to walk 100km throughout February – and together hit a total of 4,500km, raising almost £10,000 for the charity in the process.
In honour of the amazing efforts, awards were handed out for the most pup-tacular pooches. Molly the beagle went home with the award for ‘FUR-thest Walked’ after hitting 120 miles; curly-haired Bruce was voted ‘Picture Pawfect’; and 'Mutts Amount Raised’ went to Shuna, the hospice’s own pet therapy dog, who raised over £1,000. A special award was also given to the owners of Kench the black Labrador who sadly died of old age shortly after completing the challenge – forever Derian’s Top Dog.
Ellie Smith, Community Fundraiser at Derian House, said: “Thank you to all of our furry fundraisers that took part in our brand new Top Dog for Derian House.”
1. Derian House Top Dog fundraiser
Ham, a sausage-loving corgi from Wigan, walked 162km with his little legs and managed to raise £150 for Derian House. He celebrated the end of the challenge with a party for his first birthday Photo: UGC
3. Derian House Top Dog fundraiser
Bruce who won the 'Picture Pawfect' award with 75 Facebook votes Photo: UGC
