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DOG OWNERS: Register to Join us at BARK FOR LIFE on SAT. OCTOBER 6, 2012 to support the American Cancer Society

Help take a bite out of cancer!

On SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Wissahickon Valley chapter of the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY's RELAY FOR LIFE will host the 2nd Annual BARK FOR LIFE event in this area in an effort to raise awareness and funds for the fight against cancer.  BARK FOR LIFE is a one-mile dog walk that will take place at Fort Washington State Park, 6199 W. Mill Rd. off Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA. Recognize the caring and love shared between dogs and their families.

* One-mile dog walk

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* Dog-related vendors  

* Dog-related raffle baskets

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* Show us your dog's tricks and win a prize!

Money raised at the event will benefit the American Cancer Society. 

Interested in attending Bark For Life? Early registration in September is only $10. Registration in October will take place at the event for $20. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Click here for a registration form: http://relay.acsevents.org/site/DocServer/Bark_fo_Life_Flyer_2012.pdf?docID=284961

Do you have a dog-related business? Are you willing to donate a raffle basket or are you interested in becoming a vendor at Bark for Life? The entry fee is only a $20 donation to the American Cancer Society. Click here for a registration form: http://relay.acsevents.org/site/DocServer/Bark_for_Life_Vendor_Flyer_Oct6_2012.pdf?docID=284962

If you can't attend but would like to donate, or for information on the Relay for Life, visit http://relayforlife.org/pawv .

For more information, contact Marge Horner at hornermarge6@gmail.com or 215-913-0995.

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