General News
9 January, 2023
Walking on anniversary
WALKERS will honour the first anniversary of the death of Salisbury West teen Bella Canfield this month and raise money to Righteous Pups. Bella was killed in a road accident while walking near her home on January 19, 2022. In a release provided to...
WALKERS will honour the first anniversary of the death of Salisbury West teen Bella Canfield this month and raise money to Righteous Pups.
Bella was killed in a road accident while walking near her home on January 19, 2022.
In a release provided to the Loddon Herald by walk organisers today, they say:
Nearly one year on, and in celebration of her life and remembrance, family members and a group of close friends developed a commemorative walk to both honour Bella’s life and to raise funds to help raise a special little puppy be trained at Righteous Pups Lockwood.
Linda Canfield, loving mother of Bella, remembers how Bella had a true love for animals and the hugest heart for helping anyone in need.
“After losing Bell, we decided we have to do something in her honour and follow her passion and what she loved; and that was her love for animals, and selflessly helping people. So, we set about finding a fundraising activity, that encompassed both her passions, and here we are…Walk-For-Bell is aiming to raise $35,000 for a local organisation, Righteous Pups, to cover the cost of raising and training a specialist puppy, now named ‘Bella Rose’, who will live with, help, and enrich the life of a fortunate young owner. Just to know there will be a little Bella Rose, assisting someone in their life, just means so much to all of us.” says Mrs Canfield.
Righteous Pups Australia exists to train dogs for assistance, facility and therapy roles which
empower people to live with greater independence, social inclusion, and quality of life, through the active support and participation of people within the local community.
Walk-For-Bell will be held on January 21 at Bridgewater-on-Loddon and to date has
secured much interest, as the event date comes closer.
Leigh Canfield, father of Bella, says they are both encouraged and feel very supported by the
sheer numbers of registrations and donations received to date, saying it speaks volumes about the type of person Bella Canfield was.
“Whilst it is a difficult time to reflect on the passing of Bell, we are very grateful to know there is still so much support and love for her, with already over two hundred and fifty registered walkers for the event. Also, we are receiving more and more online donations and silent auction items, to help reach our fundraising goal. All the proceeds raised will be going to Righteous Pups to help Bella Rose and her young owner. And there is still plenty of time for people to register for the walk…or they may choose to make a donation if they can’t attend, or simply wish to support our fundraising efforts by giving a little for a good cause…every dollar helps, as a special person will soon be very happy having a supportive furry friend by their side.” Said Mr. Canfield.
The 2.5km walk commences at the Bridgewater Cemetery.