Guide Dog Users of Canada is excited to announce our Purdy’s Chocolates fundraising campaign in support of our Wellness Fund!
Guide Dog Users of Canada (GDUC) is a national organization representing guide dog handlers who are blind, deafblind, or partially sighted. We provide advocacy, education, and peer support while building a strong community. Through initiatives like our Wellness Fund, we help guide dog handlers and their dogs reach their full potential.
Deadline to order: Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Our goal: Sell $2,000.00 of chocolate.
Impact: GDUC will receive $500.00 to help keep guide dogs healthy and happy.
Why it matters:
The GDUC Wellness Fund exists to ensure that guide dogs receive the care they need when illness or injury threatens their ability to work. These remarkable dogs give independence, safety, and confidence to their handlers every single day – – and when they need help, we believe it should be provided without delay.
Funds raised through this campaign help cover unexpected veterinary costs, treatments, and recovery supports that keep guide dogs healthy, comfortable, and able to continue working alongside their handlers. By supporting the Wellness Fund, you are protecting the partnership between a guide dog and their handler – – because when guide dogs are well, independence keeps moving forward.
How to support:
1. Go directly to GDUC’s fundraising campaign at Purdy’s online store:
https://fundraising.purdys.com/campaign/000023720
2. Browse the chocolates and select the items you would like to purchase. Once an item has been added to the cart, you will be prompted to log in or create an account.
3. Important: Choose the option “Ship to me” at checkout. GDUC cannot ship orders to you. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser.
Spread the word:
Please share this campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. Every chocolate purchase truly makes a difference for the dogs who guide the way.
Thank you for helping us keep guide dogs healthy, happy, and ready to guide!
With gratitude,
Dar and Demetris
Dar Wournell
President
Guide Dog Users of Canada
www.gduc.ca