Dog Owners Rally To Fight Canine CancerPublished 02/04/2011 - 8:00 a.m. PDTDavid and Magali Wright lost their beloved dog, Teeka to cancer last year. Organizers hope to raise $15,000 to fight canine cancer(Mission Times Courier, San Diego, CA) - Join San Diego dog lovers on Saturday, Feb. 19 for the 1st Annual San Diego Canine Cancer Cure Walk at Walnut Grove Park, 1950 Sycamore Park inSan Marcos. The event will benefit Morris Animal Foundation’s Canine Cancer Campaign, an initiative to fund research to treat, prevent and ultimately cure cancer in dogs.
Pre-registration closes Thursday, Feb. 17 and is $30 for adults and $15 for children 10-17. Children 9 and under are free.
Walk-day registration is $35 and begins at 9 a.m. The one-mile walk - with or without a dog - starts at 10 a.m. After the walk, participants will be able to visit vendors, exhibits, and listen to expert guest speakers who will discuss cancer prevention, wellness and how to be an advocate for dogs’ health. Visit www.CanineK.org to register. You can also register to be a virtual walker.
All attending registered walkers will receive a prize drawing ticket, a bandana for their dog and an awareness band. Drawing winners will be announced after the walk. Organizers hope to raise $15,000.
“One out of four dogs over the age of two dies of cancer,” event organizer Magali Wright said. “The Morris Animal Foundation does great work to help our furry friends live longer, healthier lives, but they need our help in their continued efforts!”
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