Cindy and her family have been involved with Special Olympics Oregon for years, and this year she has taken a lead in fundraising for Dog Days of Summer event. She says, "When everyone can give and share as they are able it all works together and can be very inspiring. I have never involved my dog, Tilli, in fundraising for SOOR before this year’s Dog Days of Summer event. I think that there is a great parallel between training a giant breed puppy and coaching sports. She wants to learn and do well. She is learning to trust. She is a work in progress just like all of us. She is super cute and reminds us we don't have to take ourselves so serious all the time. We can be super active and awkward at the same time and that's OK."