Last weekend saw Barnes Park hold its first sponsored dog walk to raise money for the Guide Dog Association.
This was also the first time the event has been held in Sunderland.
It was organised by Carol Essl to help raise money for the Guide Dogs’ Trust, one of Dogs Unite’s three selected charities.
Guide dog owner Derek Ridley said: “She’s made a big to my life, she’s with me day and night and couldn’t do without her now.”