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Helping Paws Graduation 2026

Grab Your Tissues!

Join us for one of the most heartwarming events of the year as we celebrate the newest Helping Paws assistance dog teams. Graduation marks the end of an incredible training journey and the beginning of life-changing partnerships between people and their dogs.

Come witness these inspiring teams take the stage, hear their stories, and celebrate the volunteers, trainers, and supporters who made each partnership possible. It’s a joyful evening filled with proud moments, wagging tails, and a few happy tears.

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 PM
Location: Stages Theatre Company
1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343

Cupcakes will be served following the ceremony as we continue the celebration together.

RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1bXaQYxPvU/

Tickets now on sale!

Tickets   Team Registration    Vendor Registration 

Helping Paws is thrilled to host our Paws In Motion 5K and fundraiser on May 17, 2026, at Purgatory Creek Pavilion in Eden Prairie. Whether you wag, walk, roll, or run, there are long and short course options for all abilities. Bring your friends and family, form a team, and help raise funds to support life-changing assistance dogs.

Join a welcoming community of dog lovers and supporters who believe in the powerful bond between humans and dogs. Meet our service dogs, cheer on happy tails, and enjoy a morning spent moving your body for a great cause.

After the 5K, stick around for the celebration! The Pavilion area will feature food trucks, live music, arts and crafts vendors, and plenty of fun. Not participating in the 5K? No problem—there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Get your Paws In Motion and be part of the impact!

More Details to come!

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