Hundreds of dogs and their owners gathered at Helmingham Hall on Sunday for the annual Suffolk Dog Day, raising vital funds for St Elizabeth Hospice.
The big picture: The event, sponsored by Gladwells Pet & Country Store and Skinners, and supported by media partner GenX Radio Suffolk, raised more than £70,000 for the hospice, which provides specialist palliative care to over 4,000 local people annually.
Why it matters: St Elizabeth Hospice relies heavily on community support, with 70% of its £12 million annual service costs generated through local fundraising efforts like Suffolk Dog Day.
Event highlights:
Over 50 stalls offered doggy goods
Dog classes and Crufts-style competitions took place
Helen Bone and her Border Collie, Murphy, won Supreme Best in Show
Photos from Suffolk Dog Day 2024
What they're saying:
James Fox-Golding, Events and Challenges Manager at St Elizabeth Hospice: "We have had a fantastic time at this year's Suffolk Dog Day. There have been lots of smiling faces and wagging tails, as the community has joined with the hospice to share our love for our four-legged friends and to support the charity too."
Helen Bone, Supreme Best in Show winner: "We've had a fantastic day and it feels absolutely amazing to win! Murphy is a great dog and has performed so well. The show has been so well organised and I hope it has raised a lot of money for the hospice."
The bottom line: Suffolk Dog Day not only brought joy to hundreds of dog lovers but also raised crucial funds for St Elizabeth Hospice, supporting their mission to provide specialist palliative care to thousands across the region.
