Community to fight cancer with four-legged friends at American Cancer Society Bark For Life

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Christie Anderson, Bark For Life Organizer
American Cancer Society
Phone: (505) 262-6018
Email: christie.anderson@cancer.org

WHAT: American Cancer Society Bark For Life™
WHO: Dogs and their people who want to fight back against cancer
WHEN: Saturday, August 22, 6 to 8 p.m.
WHERE: North Domingo Baca Park, on Corona NE, north of Paseo del Norte between Louisiana and Wyoming
WHY: Bark For Life™ gives people and their “best friends” a chance to take a bite out of cancer by showing their support for the fight against cancer

REGISTRATION: Online at www.relayforlife.org/albuquerquenm or registration forms and information are also available at: Bow Wow Blues; Canine Country Club (on North Fourth Street and the Westside location); Manzano Animal Clinic; Three Dog Bakery; VCA Veterinary Hospitals (all four Albuquerque locations); and Watermelon Mountain Ranch adoption desks at the PetSmarts on Coors Bypass and on Eubank.

REGISTRATION FEES: Before the event, $10 for the first dog, $5 for each additional dog. At the event, $25 for the first dog, $5 for each additional dog.

GOODIES: All dogs will receive an event bandana; all humans who raise/contribute $25 will receive an event T-shirt; treats for dogs from Three Dog Bakery; human food available for sale from Blake’s Lotaburger; dogs and their people who raise/contribute $100 or more will receive a goodie bag including a pet leash, water bottle, and certificates for dog-related services.

ACTIVITIES: Watermelon Mountain Ranch mobile adoption van and rent-a-dog for the event; opening ceremonies; music by DJ Diana Wong; silent auction; Garden of Remembrance for dogs and people. (more being added every day)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND ONSITE/DAY-OF CONTACTS: Christie Anderson, 262-6018, (cell) 980-8460, Christie.anderson@cancer.org or Kevin Ledwith, 559-9424, (cell) 980-9456, Kevin.ledwith@cancer.org .

INTERVIEW & VISUAL OPPS: Interviews will be available with Bar For Life™ participants and heir people, and local American Cancer Society staff, volunteers and sponsors.

The American Cancer Society saves lives and creates more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures and by fighting back. To learn more about us to volunteer, or to get help, call us any time, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
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