2 Dogs 2000 Miles

 Why We Are Walking Across the Country

In 2004 my dog, Malcolm was diagnosed with bone cancer.  Amputation and chemotherapy only slowed its progression and the cancer ultimately metastisized to his lungs.  After almost a two year battle, he was given rest.   

Malcolm was only six when diagnosed and no one could tell me why or how he got this horrible disease.  Dogs are living longer these days said some.  It's genetics said others.  Or his diet.  Perhaps pesticides or administering multiple vaccinations at once.  

We've known about cancer for over half a century and that we still don't know these answers was unacceptable to me.  And so I sold my truck, put my stuff in storage, & set out on the road with a pack on my back, my boys, Hudson and Murphy, at my side, and a simple belief.

We can discover the cause of canine cancer.   After walking over 1000 miles thus far and meeting many thought leaders in veterinary oncology we're beginning to understand the challenges we face off the road to achieve that goal. 

And this little cross country walk we're taking is only the beginning... 

puppy up!

Hudson, Murphy, and Luke

                
                 Courtesy of Kathy Chapman

        Watch the Video That Started It All

     

 

 

 

                 Updates as of 06.22.09
 
We now have an EVENTS CALENDAR and we've also posted our walking plan with dates and cities all the way to Boston.

If you need more info, please contact Ginger Morgan at ginger@2dogs2000miles.org or 901.619.2286

             

The 2010 Cancer Can't Keep a Good Dog Down Calendar is underway. Find out more info Here
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IN THE NEWS

Pittsburgh Post Gazette  ZooToo, Williamson Herald.  The Tennessean, and an awesome interview on Fox 17 out of Nashville

       How You Can Be a Part of the Walk 

Believe
  I sold my truck, put my stuff in storage, and got on the road with my boys. It all began with a simple belief...
Learn  About our Mission, Me and the Boys, and the Inspiration and the People behind the Walk               
Remember  A loved one who's been touched by cancer
Support  Only a small fraction of research money currently goes towards finding out what's causing canine cancer... It's up to us
Walk  Find out more about where we're going to be and how you can walk with us
Share 
It's surprising but many people don't know that not only do dogs get cancer but the same types that humans get, too
puppy up!  Shop our merchandise, find out what products we promote and support, and how to become an affiliate
Volunteer  Have a few hours to spare... We can use your help                          
Contact Us  It gets lonely on the road sometimes - we'd love to hear from you!

 

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Please NOTE: We're getting social networked to death so we've had to limit the sites we actively participate in. We also have profiles on myspace, Zoo Too, Dogster, as well as a host of fan clubs but our ability to update is limited. The absolute best way to hear stories & see photos from the road is Twitter.