Bark For Life of Forest Grove
August 16th, 2014
10am-12pm
Thatcher Park
The Bark For Life of Forest Grove event is an annual gathering of canines and their owners who want to do something in the fight against cancer. All the proceeds from this fun for the whole family activity go to the Relay For Life of Forest Grove, and ultimately benefit the American Cancer Society and people fighting cancer in our own community.
Registration includes a bandana for your pup to wear supporting Bark For Life. 3 dogs maximum per owner please.
Day of activities include a survivor lap, contests, raffles, vendors, and more! Please contact us if you'd like to have a vendor table!
We need sponsors, so please contact us for more information about sponsorship levels!
To register, please use the registration tab at the top of the page to pay via paypal (Note the $1 online payment fee) at $10.00 per dog. But first, use the contact form provided in that section to let us know the names of the dogs you are registering and what size of bandana they will need, small or large. Bandanas will be provided to you at the event, as will waivers. You can pay day of at the event, however the price for day of registration will be $15.00 per dog.
Registration includes a bandana for your pup to wear supporting Bark For Life. 3 dogs maximum per owner please.
Day of activities include a survivor lap, contests, raffles, vendors, and more! Please contact us if you'd like to have a vendor table!
We need sponsors, so please contact us for more information about sponsorship levels!
To register, please use the registration tab at the top of the page to pay via paypal (Note the $1 online payment fee) at $10.00 per dog. But first, use the contact form provided in that section to let us know the names of the dogs you are registering and what size of bandana they will need, small or large. Bandanas will be provided to you at the event, as will waivers. You can pay day of at the event, however the price for day of registration will be $15.00 per dog.
The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a fundraising event honoring the life-long contributions of our Canine Caregivers. It presents an opportunity for people to be empowered through their canine companion partnerships and to contribute to cancer cures through the mission of the American Cancer Society.
Canine Caregivers are Canine Companions, Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Rescue Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Cancer Survivor Dogs, and Diagnostic Dogs, who with their owners, are joining the American Cancer Society as Relay teams. They participate to celebrate cancer survivorship, to honor people lost to cancer, and to fundraise in support of the American Cancer Society mission of eliminating cancer though research, education, advocacy and service.
Canine companions demonstrate unconditional love, joy, security, compassion, and no judgments of cancer survivors abilities or appearances. The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is an irresistible way to partner with your canine best friend, smile, and make new friends – canine & human.
What happens at a Bark For Life event?
Families and their dogs come together for a few hours during the day and complete a one mile walk to honor the care giving qualities of their canine “Best Friends” and cancer survivors.
Family and professional dogs bring the warm hearted feelings of wagging tails to the ACS Bark For Life to make the Bark a happy and meaningful community event to support the mission of the American Cancer Society.
Who can participate in a Bark For Life event?
The heart of the Bark For Life is the relationship between survivors and their canine companions. Every family, co-worker, friend, or community member who has been close to a cancer experience and has a dog in their life, is invited to support the American Cancer Society by registering and fundraising through the Bark For Life.
Human and canine Bark participants find:
Canine Caregivers are Canine Companions, Guide Dogs, Service Dogs, Rescue Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Police Dogs, Cancer Survivor Dogs, and Diagnostic Dogs, who with their owners, are joining the American Cancer Society as Relay teams. They participate to celebrate cancer survivorship, to honor people lost to cancer, and to fundraise in support of the American Cancer Society mission of eliminating cancer though research, education, advocacy and service.
Canine companions demonstrate unconditional love, joy, security, compassion, and no judgments of cancer survivors abilities or appearances. The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is an irresistible way to partner with your canine best friend, smile, and make new friends – canine & human.
What happens at a Bark For Life event?
Families and their dogs come together for a few hours during the day and complete a one mile walk to honor the care giving qualities of their canine “Best Friends” and cancer survivors.
- Doggie games
- Top dog & dress up contests
- Team and community fundraising
- Music and Food
- Special dog guest demonstrations by groups such as: therapy, police or rescue dogs
Family and professional dogs bring the warm hearted feelings of wagging tails to the ACS Bark For Life to make the Bark a happy and meaningful community event to support the mission of the American Cancer Society.
Who can participate in a Bark For Life event?
The heart of the Bark For Life is the relationship between survivors and their canine companions. Every family, co-worker, friend, or community member who has been close to a cancer experience and has a dog in their life, is invited to support the American Cancer Society by registering and fundraising through the Bark For Life.
Human and canine Bark participants find:
- The opportunity to share heartwarming experiences
- New support systems and Hope for cancer cures
- New care giving relationships
- The opportunity to become an advocate for a cancer free world by volunteering to grow the Bark For Life
- Bark sponsorships that involve new businesses and services that cater to dog and pet products. Dog trainers, veterinarians, groomers, breeders, and dog rescue agencies are proud to support the ACS through support of the Bark For Life.
- National pet food and supply chains are proud to donate and participate in the
Bark For Life