On Sunday, October 30 at 10:00 a.m. family, friends and “furry friends” will gather in the rose garden at Temple Israel for “Pause for Paws,” a dog walk to honor the late Dr. Karin Gubin. The event, being held almost exactly 2 years to the day of her untimely passing, is the first of several that will raise funds for the newly created Dr. Karin Blinder Gubin Memorial Fund. Contributions to the fund will be used to carry out Dr. Gubin’s passions of women’s empowerment and healthy living.
“We are excited about the first event,” said Scot Lansky, committee member and event organizer. “Everyone who signs up will receive a t-shirt and a bandana for their dog. We will start and end at Temple Israel.”
“This event will pull together people from across the community,” said Laurie Scheidt, also a committee member and event organizer. “She was a truly special person whose kindness and spirit touched so many people.”
The Dr. Karin Blinder Gubin Fund was established in 2015 by friends and family to honor Dr. Gubin who died suddenly in 2014. The Fund aims to celebrate the life of a creative, talented and extraordinary woman who gave so much to others in need. According to the fund’s mission statement, “Her love for her family was immeasurable and her fierce loyalty to her friends unmatched. Through this fund her friends and family will carry on Karin’s commitment to women’s empowerment; healthy living; nurturing mind, body and spirit; and caring for others.”
To participate in the “Pause for Paws” dog walk or to make a donation to the Dr. Karin Blinder Gubin Memorial Fund, visit our website. Please note, only friendly dogs that get along and play well with their peers are welcome.