Washburn University
The Washburn University ALD chapter’s main focus of community service was on lending a “paw” at the local “Helping Hands Humane Society,” where homeless dogs and cats throughout the Topeka area are brought in and sheltered in hopes to one day have a warm home and loving family. 2010 was the first year the Shelter hosted “Tails on the Trail,” a 5K run/walk for both man and his best friend, and all proceeds from the event went to supporting the shelter as it gets ready to move to a bigger, newly renovated building to keep the animals safe.
Alpha Lambda Delta members helped out at the event by directing participants through the 5K course, passing out water to thirsty, hard working runners and walkers, and managing drinking bowls for their panting dogs. There were over 200 participants willing to donate a few dollars for Helping Hands, which was a great turn out for the Shelter’s first 5K. Volunteers from Washburn’s ALD enjoyed coming out and seeing all the fluffy dogs (one particular eye catcher was dressed as a banana split), despite having to wake up early on a cold November morning. “It was fun greeting people and seeing all the cute dogs,” Teresa Chui, an active ALD member says. “I think it’s healthy and important to be involved in the community and make a difference whether it’s for pets and animals or people.”
