Photo Courtesy: Bark For Life of Chino Valley

Staff Reports

Chino Valley – With the support of thousands of volunteers, the American Cancer Society is helping save more than 400 lives a day. The Relay For Life and Bark For Life movement offers an inspiring opportunity to honor cancer survivors, promote how individuals can reduce their cancer risk, and raise money to help end cancer. And they won’t stop until they finish the fight against cancer!

On Sat., Oct. 17, you and your favorite K-9 pal can get involved in the fight against cancer, too.  The Chino Valley Bark for Life event begins at 9 a.m. at Boys Republic High School.  Families and their dogs can come together for a few hours during the day and complete a one mile walk to honor cancer survivors, and the care giving qualities of their canine “Best Friends.”

Some of the festivities include:  Doggie Games; Top Dog and dress up contests; Team and Community fundraising; music and food; and special dog guest demonstrations by therapy, police and rescue dogs.

Photo Courtesy: Bark For Life of Chino Valley
Jennifer Rudin and Lyle Ballard proudly display the new CV Bark For Life sign.

Come and meet the 2015 Bark Ambassador, Dr. Greg Ogilvie – Director of the Angel Care Cancer Center at California Veterinary Specialists; President of the Special Care Foundation for Companion Animals; and Division Director of Veterinary Oncology at the University of California-San Diego, Moores Cancer Center – as well as a very special guest that helps to support the American Cancer Society and kicks off the Walk with an opening group lap.

The Closing Ceremony starts at 2:30, with the announcement of raffle prize winners.

Join the Chino Valley Bark For Life event, and enjoy a day of unconditional love, make some new friends, share heartwarming stories, and help raise funds in the fight against cancer.

To register, sponsor, or get additional information, visit www.relayforlife.org/barkchinoca, or contact the Bark For Life event chair, Jennifer Rudin, at bflchinoeventchair@gmail.com.