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Massapeaua Walk-A-Thon Raising Money To Bring Home Dog From Overseas
The high school's Dog Rescue Club is trying to reunite a U.S. service member with a dog they bonded with overseas.
![The Massapequa High School Dog Rescue Club is holding a Walk-a-Thon to raise money to help bring Miss Lippy to America, after she bonded with a service member overseas.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/22892005/20220603/015017/styles/patch_image/public/miss-lippy-2-1___03134926265.jpg)
MASSAPEQUA, NY — This weekend, Massapequa High School will be hosting a Walk-a-Thon to raise money for Paws of War, and to help unite a service member with a dog from overseas.
The high school's Dog Rescue Club is hosting the Walk-a-Thon to raise money for Paws of War's War-Torn Pups and Cats Program. The program helps reunite military service members with animals they bonded with overseas. The Dog Rescue Club is trying to help rescue Miss Lippy, a dog who befriended a U.S. Army Sergeant. All money raised will help bring Miss Lippy to the United States.
During the Walk-a-Thon, participants will be able to enjoy live music, interactions with Paws of War therapy dogs, free food, raffles, a mini fair, field games and more. Admission is $10 per person. Children under five are free.
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The event is being held at the track at Massapequa High School, located at 4925 Merrick Road.
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