The American Cancer Society’s Bark For Life of the North Country is a walk for dogs and their owners to ‘bark’ back against cancer.
The event will take place on Saturday, August 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at KevAnna’s on Route 28 in Forestport.
Dogs are the unnoticed caregivers who give a special kind of support for cancer patients.
Bark For Life is a way to pay tribute to the canines and raise funds and awareness to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.
Bark For Life is a quarter-mile, or one-mile noncompetitive walk on a preplanned route.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m.
Dogs and their owners can enjoy games, demonstrations and contests throughout the event.
“Bark For Life is a great opportunity to involve those four legged family members in the fight against cancer,” said Donna Mucks, Volunteer Chair for the Bark For Life of the North Country.
“It gives us the chance to honor survivors, remember those lost and those who are still fighting, whether they are friends, family, or pets.”
Participants can pre-register online for $10 per dog at www.RelayForLife.org/BarkNorthCountryNY, or register on-site the day of the event for $15 per dog.
All registered dogs will be given a special Bark For Life bandana the day of the event.
To find out more about Bark For Life, call 1-800-227-2345 or visit relayforlife.org.
