Dog Walk Against Cancer This Weekend In Florham Park

FLORHAM PARK, NJ— The fourth annual Bark For Cancer puppy walk is coming up in Florham Park next month. The walk to benefit the American Cancer Society will be held on May 6.

The walk is in memory of Dave Minsavage, a high school teacher and baseball coach who passed away from cancer in 2015. Hanover Park High School seniors and walk co-founders Brendan Sardo, Jason Sardo, and Derek Saul will be running the event again, with help from 105.5 FM WDHA radio personality, Terri Carr.

Dogs and their owners are welcome to walk, and there will be music, doggie contests, craft and shopping vendors and food. This years walk is a lead-in event for Hanover Park High School's first ever Relay For Life, held on May 20.

Over $36,000 has been raised over the past three years. Last year's event was the largest in the state, with 60 dogs and 250 people in attendance.

Advance registration is $10 per dog, which include a gift bag. In person registration is $20 a dog. You can click here to register online.

Anyone interested in joining “Bark for Life" as a vendor or volunteer are asked to contact Austin DeSavino, at (973) 285-8028 or Austin.desavino@cancer.org.

Vendors and sponsors include All Necked Out, Cutco Cutlery, Day Dream Creations, Gutter Helmet, Hearts, Paws & Soul, JAG Physical Therapy, Lisa Mita Photography, LulaRoe, Mary Kay, Oink and Moo BBQ, Relay for Life of Florham Park and the Hanovers, Royal Canine Dog Training, Santangelo Chiropractic and Wellness, SnoBall Factory, Three Birds Yoga Studio, Veterinary Center of Morris County, Waggmore Pet Boutique, and WDW Vacation Planners.

Image: Jason Sardo, Derek Saul, Barkley the mascot, and Brendan Sardo, Hanover Park High School seniors and co-founders of Bark for Life, via Lisa Mita