Bowie, Milo and Cleo will help raise funds for students at this year’s Shuffle fundraiser.
Buzz greets Sylvain-Jacques and Juneau at Shuffle 30.
Sylvain-Jacques Desjardins, BA 97, director of communications in University Advancement, first teamed up with his standard poodle, Juneau, to raise funds in 2019.
To lend a helping paw, Juneau even had his own Shuffle page. “Juneau raised $350 for the Shuffle and was quite proud,” says Desjardins. “He planned on making a comeback in 2024, but unfortunately his arthritis has slowed him down.”
This September, Desjardins plans to Shuffle with Juneau’s younger sibling, Bowie, instead.
“Shuffling with pets adds a fun dynamic to the event,” says Desjardins. “Pets can help raise awareness for the walkathon and, in some cases, bring in added revenues. And that’s a great thing.”
Sandra and Milo
Sandra Margolian, Concordia’s public art lead, Shuffles with purpose. Having benefited from bursaries herself, she knows just how life-changing they can be for students.
This year, she’s joining the Library’s Bibliotrekkers team, raising funds for scholarships and bursaries, all while enjoying the event’s lively atmosphere.
Milo, Margolian’s dog, first Shuffled as a puppy in 2017. Despite his shy nature and tendency to steer clear of other dogs and kids, Milo’s cuteness is sure to win hearts — and hopefully inspire donations.
“We don’t usually do matching outfits,” Margolian says, “but I might make an exception with this year’s Shuffle gear!”
Shuffling since six months old and ready for her 10th edition of the fundraiser, Cleo never forgets a friendly face — or a tasty treat!