Oh, yeah.... It's On! Our Mission: Discovering the Cause of Cancer
This weeks marks eight weeks the boys & I have been on the road. With so many new friends our message about canine cancer is quickly gathering momentum!
puppy up!
Hudson, Murphy, and the Big Dog
© Mark Vogel, 2008
For those who are new to the site, here's where the story began
In 2004, Malcolm was diagnosed with bone cancer which after amputation and chemotherapy ultimately spread to his lungs. His loss devastated me but became the inspiration behind the 2,400 mile journey from Austin to Boston that I am taking with my two other boys, Hudson and Murphy.
There are many cancer foundations which work towards finding a cure and while we applaud their efforts, we want to know what's causing it.
The funds raised from the walk will finance the first ever nationwide epidemiological canine cancer study which will be managed by our partner, the Animal Cancer Foundation
More Than Just Canine Cancer
But the implications of this study are even more far reaching.
Scientists have discovered that the vast majority of cancers found in pets are the same types in humans, which make the dog an ideal model for research. Not only will pets benefit from this study but people, too.
There is another reason, too. By using dogs with pre-existing cancer for studies, it reduces our dependency on lab animals. Please join us in our efforts!
How Can I Be A Part of the Walk? From Donating to Volunteering, Here's How You Can Help. Or just email kathy@2dogs2000miles.org 
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