On October 4th we're offering a fun way to involve your furry friends (of the canine variety) in philanthropy. The Paws 4 Hope charity dog walk will be held at 11am at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village.
Show off your pet, see what the participating vendors have to offer, and find out who will win our doggie contest prizes, including Best Kisser, Best Costume, Smallest and Biggest Dog, Best Trick, and more.
This is all for a great cause: local programs of support, education and hope for people fighting cancer, and for their families.
Register online and encourage your friends, family and co-workers to “sponsor” your pooch with a donation. Can’t make it or don’t own a dog? You can still help by texting PAWS to 90999 to donate $5 up to five times each month.*
Here are some thoughts from the hard-working event organizers, who were helped in a big way by The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and are now helping to give back:
“While the doctors can give medicines and treatment, it's The Wellness Community and the people who support it that give cancer patients the tools they need to dramatically reduce their stress, improve their quality of life during their cancer treatment and, most importantly, give them hope. And this can be as important as the medical treatment. I'm a perfect example. I was given no more than a year to live after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia. To say my family and I were distraught and upset is an understatement. But after finding The Wellness Community and all the services they provide, all absolutely free, my quality of life during my treatment improved, my family and I came together as one, and my positive attitude and hope led me to make certain decisions that I believe ultimately saved my life. I've had no evidence of cancer for the past nine years and can say, without qualification, that I might not be alive today if it weren't for The Wellness Community.”
- Bob Ferber, Paws 4 Hope Co-Chair
When my husband was diagnosed with Stage IV Malignant Melanoma, and given a 6-month prognosis, becoming involved with TWC V/V was an absolute life saver. We immediately started going to the Tuesday evening support groups. It was such a relief for me to be able to cry, laugh and share with others on a weekly basis. I know it was the same for him. We went for years, and we credit The Wellness Community with a major part in overcoming the disease. If The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura was not available, I know from personal experience that it would be devastating to those of us who sought, and seek, everything in our quest to battle cancer.”
- Karen Furnari, Paws 4 Hope Co-Chair
So that anyone can participate, The Wellness Community relies on funding from donors, foundations, grants, and special events like Paws 4 Hope to ensure that it can provide its programs free of charge.
*For full terms and conditions visit mgive.com/a.
Pictured above: Dexter, one of many beloved pets belonging to Bob Ferber.
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