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Will you join Ariel and Sophie at Paws for the Cause?
Ariel Silverman and her Schnoodel, Sophie  | Ariel Silverman - a 12-year-old from Upper Dublin, PA - decided to combine her love of dogs and desire to support cancer research by raising money for Paws for the Cause as her Mitzvah Project. Will you join Ariel and her pup, Sophie? The one-mile dog walk is less than two weeks away, on Sunday, October 24th!Click here to read Ariel's story
Join us from 8:00-11:30 a.m. for a one-mile walk around Fox Chase Cancer Center's campus with your dog, followed by fun contests with prizes and the opportunity to pick up freebies from a variety of pet-related vendors.
Each year hundreds of dogs and their owners make their way to Northeast
Philly for this event, which raises funds for research at Fox Chase.
For more information, visit www.foxchase.org/events/paws. To sponsor Ariel Silverman, click on "Sponsor a Participant" and search her name.
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Love Versus Cancer Resonates
Thanks to everyone who has
shared what Love Versus Cancer means to them.Here are some of the incredible
comments we have received about the program:
"I would love to show my support for Love Versus Cancer by wearing a wristband. My grandmother died 5 years ago from lung cancer, my aunt is a breast cancer survior, my uncle died two years ago from melanoma, and my father has just recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Cancer has affected many members of my family, and my family would be honored to sport the wristbands and show our support for Love Versus Cancer." -Meghan G., Huntingdon Valley, PA
"Hello! I would love a Love Versus Cancer wristband! What a cool thing you all are doing." -Lauren M., Charlotte, NC
"I am happy to support the fight against cancer in any way I can." -Hanne T., Steinsdalen, Norway
"I would love to receive a Love
Versus Cancer wristband. My husband is being treated for GIST cancer at
your wonderful facility." -Nancy R., Quinton, VA
"I watched the video on your website and was so touched. My Mom and Dad both passed away of cancer. I have a deep appreciation for all people helping cancer patients. I just want to say thank you!!!! I love the slogan. Love versus cancer. Love goes a long way. Thank you so much for spreading the word." -Elaine N., Schererville, IN
"Thanks for the wristband. I was discharged home today. Thanks for the wonderful care I received." -Denise P., Millville, NJ
"My Grandmom who I was so close
to died from Brain Cancer. My Mother also had cancer and is cancer free
today. I would like a wristband for her. We're from Philadelphia and
my Mom got her cancer treatment at Fox Chase. They were so great with
her and all of us." -Alicia W., Thornton, CO
"If you send me a wristband I would wear it proudly to show my faith, hope, and love in support of the fight against cancer." -Lawrence C., Phoenix, AZ
"I would love to have a
wristband. My mother, father, aunts and father-in-law have all died of
cancer. I truly hope one day we can have a cure." -Jeri M., Arrowsmith, IL
We want to hear from YOU! Send us a few words
telling us what Love Versus Cancer means to you: social@fccc.edu.
Still need a wristband? Fan our facebook page to get one for free, or click here to order as many as you want!
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Recognize this cute pooch?
It's Mary Margaret, a Hurricane Katrina rescue dog who now serves in Fox Chase's pet therapy program. If you haven't seen her in our "Wag" YouTube video yet, click here to see what the buzz is about!
Want to meet Mary Margaret and the other pet therapy dogs? They'll be mingling with the crowd at Paws for the Cause on October 24th - hope to see you there!
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Wear Some Love!
Show your support by wearing your very own Love Versus Cancer t-shirt or wristband!
T-shirts are $10 and come in sizes S - XXL, and wristbands are $1 and come in sizes S and L.
Click here to place an order. Shipping is free!
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