Friday, October 17, 2025

Dog charity re-launches its 60-mile in May challenge

Jerry Green Dog Rescue is urging supporters too take up its 60 Miles in May fundraiser challenge by completing 60 miles during the month by running, walking, skipping, swimming, cycling, or perhaps something more inventive.

Already ahead of the game, Snap Fitness in Gainsborough have five staff members signed up to take on the challenge and they are on a mission to sign up as many of their gym members as possible too!

The team at Snap Fitness are self-confessed dog lovers and have chosen Jerry Green Dog Rescue as one of two charities to support across 2023. Completing 60 Miles in May is just one way they plan on fundraising for us.

Club Manager Laura Markham said: “At Snap Fitness we’re here to encourage people to enjoy their training and make being active part of their lives in a fun and enjoyable way.

‘We are taking on the challenge individually in a variety of different ways from walking, running, cycling, walking our own dogs and some may say insanely, via the stair master.

‘We’ve broken it down into daily, bite size chunks to box off throughout the month to make it as achievable as possible and so people can integrate the challenge into their daily lives.

‘We ideally want to raise as much money as possible for Jerry Green Dog Rescue to help to care for and find homes for all the dogs in their care!”

Alex Drewett, Fundraising Manager at the charity, said: “Jerry Green Dog Rescue cares for hundreds of dogs in need every year, with the demand on our services increasing exponentially due to the pandemic, and now the cost of living crisis, and we are seeing more dogs, in more desperate need than we have for many years.

“We receive no government or lottery funding and so rely entirely on the generosity of our wonderful supporters to continue our vital work. 60 Miles in May offers a simple, accessible and fun opportunity for our communities to come together, get some sunshine, raise some precious pennies and earn some great prizes.”

Jerry Green Dog Rescue operates dog rescue and community support services in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Yorkshire, and last year cared for almost 400 dogs, and supported hundreds more in our local communities, all thanks to the generosity of supporters like you!

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