For a second consecutive year, Cumberland, Orleans and Navan Lions Clubs worked together to organize the Orleans Walk for Dog guides on May 31, 2026. The goal of the Dog Walk is to raise funds to help provide dog guides to Canadians with disabilities. The Orleans Walk for Dog guides was held at the Maple Hall in Cumberland and included Orleans native, Kevin Frost, who delivered an inspirational message to the roughly 25 participants about how dog guides have been a life saver for him since he was diagnosed with Usher’s Syndrome. The Lions reached out to many dog owners and dog lovers alike to encourage their participation. For example, Lions could be seen promoting the Dog Walk at the dog-friendly open-air market held in Navan a week earlier. All the proceeds raised from the Dog Walk will go to the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog guides (LFCDg). This year, the group managed to raise more than $7,500 with the support of several sponsors including: Pet Valu on Watters Road in Orleans. Other donations, including the one made by Kevin Frost through proceeds from his book, helped the committee surpass their goal. Theresa St-Denis, member of the Cumberland Lions Club, stated: “Lions believe strongly in helping to support the LFCDg. We are proud to have been able to build on the work we achieved last year.”