The 2^nd Annual Canine Cancer Awareness Walk-A-Thon, an event to elevate public awareness of canine cancer and raise much need funds to support medical research, the key to finding the cure.  Cancer is the single biggest cause of death in dogs over the age of 2.

At last year’s event, our first, hundreds of wonderful people contributed $8,000 to benefit The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

This year, they expect 300-350 humans and canine companions to attend this year on September 26, 2010 at Tyler State Park in Newtown PA., rain or shine.  The event will include various vendors, a professional photographer, a local radio station, free T-shirts and lots of giveaways!  Registration begins at 10 am and the Walk-a-Thon starts at 11 am.

Know that 100% of proceeds benefit the above institutions.

Registration is on line at: http://WWW.CCRUSA.ORG

“Cancer is cancer regardless of species, and discoveries in either dogs or humans will have rapid acceptance in the other species.”

~Dr. Stephen Withrow, one of the world’s leading canine oncologists

“Cancer kills up to half of all dogs more than ten years old.”

~Shawn Messonnier, DVM (Preventing and Treating cancer in dogs)

“Each of our own pet dogs is at risk to suffer the devastating effects of cancer. One in four dogs will die of cancer and cancer is the number one cause of disease-related death in dogs over the age of two.”

~Dr. Patricia N. Olson, CEO and President of Morris Animal Foundation