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Toms River, N.J., April 2, 2009 – Community
Medical Center is seeking vendors for the Dog Walk for Cancer to
be held Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ocean
County Park, Route 88 in Lakewood.
The vendor fee is $50, and all vendors must donate an item for
the gift auction being held in conjunction with the Dog Walk. Vendor
spaces will be juried for admittance. Pet related products preferred.
All proceeds of the event will benefit Community Medical
Center’s J. Phillip Citta Regional Cancer Center and local
therapy dog organizations that certify pet therapy dogs. The dogs
attend an eight week course that trains them to be accustomed to
hospital equipment such as walkers and wheelchairs, and to be around
strangers and patients. Community Medical Center’s oncology
patients receive daily visits from trained pet therapy dogs who
contribute to the healing atmosphere, ease loneliness and bolster
self-esteem.
The Dog Walk is not a race, but an event to symbolize concern
for the cause of cancer and the benefit of pet therapy. To participate,
dogs must be leashed at all times, up to date on vaccinations and
handled by an adult.
To learn more about vendor opportunities or to participate in
the Dog Walk, contact Tracie Barberi- Matthews at 732-831-0203
or Renee Shriver at 732- 673-1848. E-mail: Dogwalkforcancer@yahoo.com or
visit our website at www.barnabashealth.org.
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