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Estes Park K9K Walk to Cure Canine Cancer Videos
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
1st annual Estes Park K9K Walk to Cure Canine Cancer
Friday, September 25th, 2009Colorado pet owners gathered Saturday, September 19, 2009, in beautiful Estes Park, Colo., to celebrate the lives of their dogs and those dogs who have passed at the 1st annual Estes Park K9K Walk to Cure Canine Cancer. The walk benefited MAF’s Canine Cancer Campaign and to date has raised more than $15,500.
The event was organized by Patty Henderson, co-owner of Estes Bark. Patty reached out to MAF after a close friend lost her dog, Emily, to cancer, and Patty wanted to honor Emily’s memory.
More than 200 walkers and their furry friends participated in the K9K as well as more than 100 virtual walkers from around the United States. The day’s activities gave pet owners the opportunity to visit with various pet-related vendors, listen to three keynote speakers, including Dr. Robin Downing, MAF trustee and owner of Windsor Veterinary Clinic; Dr. Deanna Worley, a surgical oncologist from the Colorado State University’s Animal Cancer Center; and Dr. Patricia Olson, president/CEO of MAF. The Estes Park Jug Band provided entertainment.
Event sponsors included Eukanuba, Chuck Latham and Associates and The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management, LLC.
Please stay tuned for exclusive video from the Estes Park K9K! In the meantime, enjoy a few photos from the event.
Littleton Veterinary Clinic Honors Patients at Estes Park K9K
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009Littleton Veterinary Clinic Honors Patients at Estes Park K9K Walk to Cure Canine Cancer
Denver/Sept. 15, 2009 — National canine cancer statistics are startling—and for staff members at Colorado Veterinary Specialists, the fatal disease too often strikes close to home. Some are cancer survivors themselves, some have seen their pets struggle with the disease and all have given cancer diagnoses to pet owners too frequently.
That personal and professional experience prompted this veterinary hospital in Littleton to participate in the K9K Walk to Cure Canine Cancer in Estes Park on Sept. 19, 2009. The event benefits Denver-based Morris Animal Foundation’s (MAF) Canine Cancer Campaign, which funds research into cancer prevention and treatment.
“It is important for people to understand that we are dedicated to a cure,” says Beth Lewis, DVM, DACVS, whose basset hound Dash is undergoing treatment for lymphoma.
Elizabeth Hanssard, a customer service representative who organized the hospital’s K9K team, lost her Airedale terrier Elszie to osteosarcoma, an all too common and painful bone cancer. “As a cancer survivor myself, I would like to see treatments developed for our canine friends that have a higher success rate.”
The Estes Park K9K was organized by Patty Henderson, whose best friend lost her dog, Emily, to canine cancer. The event will feature three speakers, including Robin Downing, DVM, CVA, CCRP, DAAPM, owner of Windsor Veterinary Clinic and the Downing Center for Animal Pain Management; Deanne Worley, DVM, DACVS, a surgical oncologist at Colorado State University’s Animal Cancer Center; and Patricia Olson, DVM, PhD, MAF President/CEO. Learn more at www.caninek.org/EstesPark/.
Thor’s Ride Raises Money for MAF’s Canine Cancer Campaign
Friday, August 14th, 2009
Orvis Cover Dog Photo Contest Supports MAF
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009Orvis and Eukanuba Dog Food have teamed up with The Morris Animal Foundation to help find a cure for canine cancer. With your help, we can save countless dogs from suffering and premature death. Orvis and Eukanuba, together, will match your tax-deductible contribution to the Canine Cancer Campaign up to a total of $30,000. So, every dollar you donate becomes $2 for the Canine Cancer Campaign.
Click here to enter your dog in the contest and support canine cancer research!
Upcoming Canine Cancer Events in Colorado
Tuesday, July 21st, 2009K9K Walk to Cure Canine Cancer
Join MAF at the 1st annual Estes Park K9K Walk to Cure Canine Cancer! Walk with or without a dog for all or a portion of the nearly 4 mile Lake Estes Trail. After the walks, visit vendors and listen to experts discuss cancer prevention, research and treatment and how to be an advocate for your dog’s health. One hundred percent of walk registrations and donations will benefit MAF’s Canine Cancer Campaign to fund research for canine cancer.
Early registration fee: $25 adults; Walk-day registration: $30 adults and $10 children (10+ years) Walk-day registration begins at 8 a.m. on September 19.
For additional information or to register, visit http://www.caninek.org/EstesPark/index.html or e-mail K9Kestes@yahoo.com.
Leading the way to better animal health in a new Toyota Venza
Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) is leading the way to better animal health in a new Toyota Venza. Betty White and Celia check out the new MAF car sports pet-friendly options, including the Kurgo Zip Line, Kurgo Wander Carrier, Weather Tech Pet Barrier, Pet Buckle Universal Travel Harness, Solvit Ultralite Bi-Fold Pet Ramp, Solvit Standard Pet Booster Seat and Solvit Waterproof Bench Seat Cover. Check out the car on the streets of Denver and at various events throughout the country from June 2009 to February 2010. Click here to learn about the pet product options.
Morse Dog Park Grand Opening and Woof Walk
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
The Canine Cancer Campaign volunteers of Sacramento hosted a booth at the Morse Dog Park Grand Opening and Woof Walk on Saturday, June 20. About 150 walkers attended the opening of the latest dog park in Elk Grove, Calif. Pictured are volunteers Tristan Smith, with Miracle, and Justin Smith, with Dixie. The second photo is of a cancer survivor who visited the booth.
Click here to see a list of upcoming events
MAF at Thorntonfest
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
Raja, the official Canine Cancer Campaign “spokespuppy” came out to show his support on Saturday, May 16, at Thorntonfest in Thornton, CO. Unfortunately, golden retrievers are one of the breeds with the highest risk for cancer, and 60 percent of golden retrievers will die of this devastating disease. Click here to learn more about what Morris Animal Foundation is doing to cure canine cancer.
Watch the K9K Web Exclusive
Monday, June 15th, 2009K9K walk to cure canine cancer
Pet owners and their furry friends walk to raise awareness and funds to cure canine cancer, a disease that kills one in four dogs. Organized by Sandy Vilahu, an amazing volunteer and California resident who lost three beloved dogs to canine cancer, the Sacramento K9K provided pet owners with a unique opportunity to hear veterinary cancer experts speak about the disease, ways to prevent it and effective new treatment options.