When Dion Leonard set off in the Tian Shan mountain range for a grueling race across the Gobi Desert in China, he didn’t expect he would meet Gobi, a loveable stray dog who would go on an incredible journey with him.
Across the 155-mile, seven-day ultra-marathon, the two quickly became inseparable companions as Gobi matched Dion’s stride step by step to the finish line. However, before Dion could bring Gobi home, the little dog went missing, sparking a nationwide search to reunite man with his best friend.
Come join New York Times best-selling author Dion Leonard as he talks about his adventure, and come meet Gobi, the little dog who inspired Dion’s book Finding Gobi.
All proceeds from this event will be donated to IUP's Health and Wellness Promotion Therapy Dog program, Just Paws.