Bark for Life of San Diego to Benefit American Cancer Society

Aug. 2, 2011 - PRLog -- The American Cancer Society Bark For LifeTM of San Diego will take place on August 27, 2011 as dogs and their owners walk to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer.  By supporting the noncompetitive walk event, participants and sponsors help the American Cancer Society save lives,  and move closer to the ultimate goal of a world with less cancer and more birthdays.  The fun-filled day at Dusty Rhodes Park in Ocean Beach will start with a walk, and then continue with demonstrations, contests, and games.  The event kicks off at 9am with registration and concludes with the closing ceremony at 1pm.  
 
The American Cancer Society Bark For LifeTM is a fundraising event that honors the caregiving qualities of canine companions.  All proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society to help find cures and fight back against cancer.  To learn more about Bark for Life of San Diego, including information on how to form/join a team, volunteer, become a sponsor, or make a donation to remember or honor a loved one, visit http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?sid=84711&type=fr_infor... , call 1-800-227-2345, or email BarkforLifeSD@gmail.com  

Canine etiquette the day of the Bark for Life Includes: A maximum 6’ leash during the walk, current canine vaccinations, use canine trash bags for pick up, canine owners respect each dog’s space, water will be available for dogs and people – bring your own if possible, canine fundraising items must meet canine consumer regulations, canine fundraising food items must include ingredients and storage instructions.  

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is an overnight event that raises funds and awareness to fight cancer in your community. Dedicated teams of friends, families, and coworkers commit to keep at least one member on a path at all times...because cancer never sleeps. Since pets are not allowed at a Relay For Life event, Bark For Life began in 2007 to provide a venue for canines and their owners to participate together while raising money to support the community event.  Bark For Life gives pets and owners an opportunity to honor cancer survivors and to remember those who have lost their fight with the disease.
 
The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experience to save lives and end suffering from cancer. As a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, they fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. They save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; by helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diagnosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide to join the fight. As the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing more than $3.5 billion, we turn what we know about cancer into what we do. As a result, more than 11 million people in America who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will be celebrating birthdays this year. To learn more about the American Cancer Society or to get help, call anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit http://www.cancer.org/.
 
 
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Melanie Kellogg
Bark for Life of San Diego Social Media/Barketing Chair
Phone: 1-858-926-6467
Email: mkellogg@mediamelanie.com

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