Join Morris Animal Foundation at the K9 Cancer Walk in Los Gatos, Ca

Dogs are a part of our families, but our "best friends" can get sick, just like us. Join Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) on Sunday, October 10, 2010, at Vasona Lake Park, in Los Gatos to celebrate your best friend or to honor the memory of your best friend at the 1st Annual K9 Cancer Walk benefiting MAF's Canine Cancer Campaign. This is one of a series of walks in 2010 that MAF will host around the nation to help dogs enjoy longer, healthier, cancer-free lives.

Register online at www.K9CancerWalk.org. Register by September 26th to benefit from the early registration fee of $30 for adults and $15 for kids 10 and under. This year's walk includes options for a .5 mile or 1.25 mile walk, an canine health educational programs and opportunity drawings. All walkers will
receive t-shirts and bandannas for their dogs. Teams will also have a chance to compete for spirit and participation awards. http://www.k9cancerwa... All proceeds will benefit Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer Campaign.

Dog lovers from around the country can also participate by choosing the Sit & Stay for a Cure option to virtually participate in the Los Gatos K9 Cancer Walk. You can help dogs enjoy longer, healthier lives from the comfort of your couch! "Our goal is to raise awareness of this epidemic and to provide a means of coming together as a community for dog owners whose lives have been affected by canine cancer," says Tish Czachor, MAF's canine cancer events manager. "Each walk will bring us one step closer in finding a cure for our best friends." The walk features a panel of experts speaking on the topics of canine cancer research and treatment, early detection, canine wellness, fitness and other topics.

Through the Canine Cancer Campaign, Morris Animal Foundation is creating a healthier tomorrow for dogs. Research funded through the campaign will help develop prevention strategies, test new treatments, establish tools for cancer researchers and train new scientists specializing in cancer research. By supporting this campaign, you can help to one day cure this disease that affects so many of our best friends. Please help us spread the word about the walk by sharing this email with interested dog lovers!

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For information about Morris Animal Foundation's Canine Cancer
Campaign please visit http://www.curecanine...