Wednesday, August 25, 2010

2nd annual Bark For Life helps take a bite out of cancer



The 2010 Bark For Life of Albuquerque was held Saturday, August 21, at Jerry Cline Park near I-40 and Louisiana. Bark For Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs and their owners to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society's fight against cancer.

This year about 80 dogs of all sizes and breeds joined the fight and participants and sponsors helped raise about $10,000 for cancer research and programs. The event included a mass walk around the park, contests, and booths for the dogs and the owners to enjoy.

Tasha Serna-Gallegos, a multi-year winner of the Society's Young Cancer Survivor College Scholarship addressed the crowd with her dog Duke. Tasha a leukemia cancer survivor credits Duke with helping her through the diagnosis and treatment. Some canine cancer survivors also joined the event as well.

Christie Anderson, former Society staffer and one of the people who helped put together the initial Bark For Life before retiring, was the top individual fundraiser this year. Some great sponsors also helped make the event a success such as: VCA Animal Hospitals, University of Phoenix, Canine Country Club & Feline Inn, Clark's Pet Emporium, Camp Bow Wow, Tony Lynn's Caring Paws Doggie Day Care, and Three Dog Bakery. Media sponsors 100.3 The Peak and Lite 95.1 of Clear Channel Radio helped get the word out and a small group of volunteers added some final touches to make the event a "howling" success.

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