Barry County Bark for Life

American Cancer Society Presents

Barry County Bark for Life Relay

Area volunteers for the American Cancer Society are teaming up with local canines and their owners for the Bark for Life Relay Event on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. at the Barry County Expo Center in Hastings.

Bark for Life is a fundraising event that promotes dual causes - cancer awareness and the importance of canine companions in the lives of those who suffer from cancer. 

Why Bark for Life?

While participating in Bark for Life teams will be celebrating cancer survivorship and honor people who have lost their lives to cancer, as well as fundraising to support the American Cancer Society's mission of eliminating cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Raising awareness and support for the adoption of homeless shelter/rescue animals will also be promoted by this event.  Supporting Canine Companions is very important to cancer survivors because these dogs offer their owners joy, security, love and compassion and no judgements for cancer survivors abilities or appearances. 
 Dogs truly are "man's best friend" by giving us unconditional love and support especially when we really need it!
Canine Companions come in all breeds, colors, shapes and sizes, not unlike their human partners.  These companions may be caregivers, guide dogs, service dogs, rescue dogs, therapy dogs, cancer survivor dogs, diagnostic dogs, and family pets, who along with their owners are joining the American Cancer Society as Relay Teams.   

What happens at a Bark For Life event?

Families and their dogs come together with other dog owners and their companions for an afternoon to complete a one mile walk to honor the care giving qualities of their canine "Best Friends" and cancer survivors.  

Other Highlights of the Event will Include:  

*  Doggie Games   *  Vendor Booths 

* Area Rescues

 and Shelters

 with Adoptable Animals! <3

*  Informational Booths 

promoting animal care,

advocacy and spay/neuter

 Who can participate in a Bark For Life event?

The heart of the Bark For Life Relay is the relationship between survivors and their canine companions.  Every family, co-worker, friend, or community member who has been close to a cancer experience and has a dog in their life, is invited to support the American Cancer Society by registering and fundraising through the Bark For Life. 

Human and Canine Bark Participants find:

• The opportunity to share heartwarming experiences 
• New support systems and Hope for cancer cures
• New care giving relationships
• The opportunity to become an advocate for a cancer free world by volunteering to grow the Bark For Life
• Bark sponsorships that involve new businesses and services that cater to dog and pet products.  Dog trainers, veterinarians, groomers, breeders, and dog rescue agencies are proud to support the ACS through support of the Bark For Life
• National pet food and supply chains are proud to donate and participate in the Bark For Life
  

  
  

  If You're a Dog Lover

   and You Haven't Already Signed-Up

   to Participate with Your Favorite Canine Companion - 

  Please Consider Signing-Up Today!

    We Need Teams

   So that We Can Help Fight Cancer

   and Support 

  Our Awesome Animal Companions!

  
  
  

  Please Look for 

  Barry County Bark for Life

   on facebook so 

  You Can Sign-Up Today!

  https://www.facebook.com/BarryCountyBarkForLife?fref=ts