Joint managing director Jane Raspotnik said the team was always inspired by her mum’s memory, but the recent Guide Dogs miracle had only motivated the team to do more this year.

Guide Dogs Queensland Chief Executive Officer Michael Kightley thanked Spaceframe Buildings for purchasing a humidicrib with the money they raised last year, which was instrumental in the survival of the ‘Miracle Litter’.

“We could not have achieved some of the incredible things we have in the past without the generous support of Spaceframe Buildings and everyone who chooses Guide Dogs for their community fundraising,” he said.

Ava draws her inspiration from her younger brother Lindsay, but she is determined to help more than just her little brother.The 11-year-old became a Guide Dogs Queensland Youth Ambassador late last year after Lindsay attended a Kids’ Camp for children living with vision loss. In just a few weeks she raised $1,700. This year, she’s aiming even higher.

“I know it is really expensive to train just one Guide Dog, so that also inspired me. There’s over 30 Queenslanders wanting a Guide Dog who don’t currently have one, so I wanted to help. If Lindsay needs a Guide Dog when he’s older, I would want to help make that happen."

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Our dedicated fundraisers and volunteers Graeme and Barbra arrange a dining experience to raise much needed funds for Guide Dog by hosting an annual Dining in the Dark event in conjunction with their community group at Redcliffe. Over the past several years Dining in the Dark at Redcliffe has raised in excess of $30,000 for Guide Dogs Queensland which has assisted the funding of our Guide Dog Program.

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