PHILADELPHIA (October 1, 2015) –Take a Sunday stroll with your dog and enjoy the fall weather while raising money for cancer research at Fox Chase Cancer Center’s 16th annual Paws for the Cause. Join patient ambassador and prostate cancer survivor Arland Hotchkiss and his dog pal Rafa on Sunday, October 18, 2015, from 9 am to 12 noon and enjoy music, food, pet photos, contests and prizes, rescue organizations and pet-related vendors. Dawn Timmeney of Fox 29 News and her dog, Bhodi, will return as guest hosts for the event, which has raised more than $275,000 to date.
“I wanted to get involved as an ambassador with Paws for the Cause to honor the people I love who have been affected by cancer,” said Hotchkiss, whose team, 90-mile-an-hour Lloyd, was named in memory of a close friend, Lloyd Vernon. “My rescue dog, Rafa, and I are both survivors, and our goal is to raise funds for cancer research that will benefit patients now and in the future.”
The event takes place on Fox Chase’s Northeast Philadelphia campus (333 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia). Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration is $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12 in advance ($25 for adults and $15 for children under 12 on-site). Participants receive a tote bag filled with pet-related treats. Participants who raise more than $100 will receive a signature long-sleeve t-shirt.
“I was honored to host this year’s Paws for the Cause event and help raise money for cancer research and prevention programs,” said Timmeney. “This family-friendly event welcomes the entire Fox Chase community and Bhodi and I look forward to it every year.”
For more information and to register, visit www.foxchase.org/events/paws. To sponsor Arland Hotchkiss and Rafa, click on “Sponsor a Participant” on the event’s registration site and search Arland’s name.
Sponsors of this year’s event include: American Heritage Credit Union; Hope Veterinary Specialists; Rau Animal Hospital; Metropolitan Veterinary Associates; Hopewell Veterinary Hospital; Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center; Mercedes-Benz of Ft. Washington; Unique Indoor Comfort Heating and Cooling; Preferred Auto Specialists; Camp Bow Wow; As You Wish Promotions; PHILLY Pet Pages; PetValu, Fort Washington Veterinary Hospital; Fox Chase Bank; 7-Eleven; Sodexo; Corrine Roxby and family; Leo and Debbie Sniger; and Vintage Cool.