| HAMPTONS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
2 Leg / 4 Leg Walk or Jog for Kali's Wish Cancer Foundation
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Cross your fingers or paws for good weather on Sunday, May 28 th because we are holding the Hamptons Homeowners Association 2 Leg / 4 Leg Walk or Jog in support of the Kali's Wish Cancer Foundation that morning. The event is a 5 kilometer walk or jog through the beautiful neighbourhood of the Hamptons , starting and ending at the school park. There is no registration fee, but we are encouraging those who participate to consider raising pledges for the Kali's Wish Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to actively pursuing programs to eliminate cancer in our animal companions. |
This event is a 2 Leg / 4 Leg walk or jog, which means that participants are welcome to bring their canine companions out to do the route with them. “As the funds raised go to researching cancer in our companion animals we thought it appropriate that they join us for the walk” says Les Jang, Social Director of the Hamptons Homeowners Association. “Of course, everyone is welcome to join the walk or jog regardless of whether or not they have a dog”, he adds.
Unfortunately, cancer is no longer considered just a human disease; our animal companions are developing cancer and dying from it at alarming rates. A 1999 survey by Purdue University found cancer to be the number one cause of death in Golden Retrievers, one of the most popular breeds of family pet. Cancer is the confirmed cause of death for 65% of Goldens aged 3 to 8 years old. Once a dog reaches 8 years old, that number jumps to a staggering 70%. Further, it is estimated that 40% of all breeds of dogs are dying of cancer.
If you are interested in participating in the 2 Leg / 4 Leg Walk or Jog, you are encouraged to pre-register to avoid disappointment and to assist in planning the event. You can register by sending an email to hamptonshomeowners@shaw.ca . Please come out to our table at the Hamptons Co-op on Country Hills Boulevard at Shaganappi Trail on Saturday May 13 th or Sunday May 21 st , where you can pick up your pledge form and register for the walk/jog right on the spot!
There will be goody bags for the first 200 registered participants and prizes awarded in several categories of the walk / jog, including for those who raise the highest amount of pledges. Pledge forms and further details are also available at any Pet Planet location including Brentwood Village and Country Hills Town Centre, at participating businesses in the Hamptons Co-op plaza, or by contacting the Hamptons Homeowners Association at hamptonshomeowners@shaw.ca.
Thanks to our sponsors!
 
 
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