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The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura invites dog lovers to make their pets paws-itively happy by joining the 2010 Paws 4 Hope walk to support those affected by cancer, September 12 at 11:00 a.m. at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village.
The event will include a dog walk and doggie contests including Most Creative Costume, Funniest Trick, Best Smile, and more. Donations raised by walk participants and their beloved canines will support the local cancer support programs of The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura.
This is the first year that participants will be able to create personalized online fundraising pages. Registration required; visit www.TwcVv.org or call (805) 379-4777.
You can also make a donation using your cell phone – Text PAWS to 90999 to donate $5 to support TWCVV’s programs. Standard text messaging rates apply. Full terms at mgive.com/a.
Founded in 1982, The Wellness Community is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones at over 100 locations worldwide including 24 U.S.-based and two international centers with 73 satellite and off-site programs. Through participation in professionally led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and stress-reduction classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of their disease. As a local chapter, The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura serves more than 3,000 community members affected by cancer each year. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please visit www.TwcVv.org or call (805) 379-4777.