Malcolm Wells MBE, National Speaker for Canine Partners said: “We’re delighted Worthing Lions has pledged their support and their donation will by life-changing for four families who will benefit from Canine Partners assistance dogs. The money will be used to sponsor the two week residential course for four future partnerships in Worthing. During their on-site training they will spend time with their canine partners learning all the commands the dogs have been taught by the trainers, about the welfare of their dogs and how to care for them.

“We would like to thank Worthing Lions volunteers and members for raising the money at Worthing Seafront Festival which despite the weather conditions was a fantastic weekend.”

The money donated by Worthing Lions, which is run by dedicated volunteers, was raised from a spectacular Worthing Lions Seafront Festival, in which visitors enjoyed a weekend of events around the Seafront area of the town. Canine Partners demonstrated some of tasks their amazing dogs can carry out at the event.