2008 Smiling Blue Skies Walks for Canine Cancer . . . Paws for a Cause
Maritime Golden Retriever Club Paws for a Cause Walk for Canine Cancer
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Trenton Park . . . Park Road
Trenton, Nova Scotia
Registration: 3:00 p.m.
Walk: 4:00 p.m.
Registration form: click here to download
October 5th, 2008
Maffeo Sutton Park
(Nanaimo's downtown waterfront)
50 Arena Street
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Registration: 9:00 a.m.
Walk: 10:00 a.m.
October 26, 2008
Simms Park
(across from Lewis Park)
489 Old Island Highway
Courtney, British Columbia
Registration: 9:00 a.m.
Walk: 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Glenmore Park North
Calgary, Alberta
11am registration
12pm walk
( Click here to view pictures taken at the 2008 Calgary and Burlington. )
Sunday,
June 22, 2008
Beachway Park
Burlington, Ontario
9am registration
10am walk
( Click here to view pictures taken at the 2008 Calgary and Burlington. )
Saturday,
July 26, 2008
The Muskoka Wharf
Gravenhurst, Ontario
12pm registration
1pm walk
( Click here to view pictures taken at the 2008 Gravenhurst (Muskoka) )
Sunday,
August 10, 2008
Le Parc de la Nature de Laval
Montréal, Québec
10 am registration
11am walk
( Click here to view pictures taken at the 2008 Montreal walk )
Download the 2008 registration form ( click here )
45 Cranfield Road, Unit 5, East York
(416) 690-1077 • tania@caninewellness.com
Canine Wellness Games
July 20th 2008, 9:00 a.m.
We are pleased to announce that this year, our title sponsor is Sashas™, a product that reduces pain and
inflammation, and protects joints from breakdown associated with arthritis and other inflammatory cartilage conditions.
Canine Wellness Centre is hosting the 2008 Canine Wellness Games (formerly Canine Special Olympics) on July 20th, 2008,
at the Canine Wellness Centre in East York, Toronto. This year, we anticipate participation to exceed 250 dogs and owners, and our
goal this year is to ensure that all dog owners can share and enjoy the many abilities of their treasured pets, by providing owners and
their pets an interactive experience, learning about the many sports and organizations that support canines of all abilities.
Wellness begins with a healthy lifestyle including nutrition and exercise, so come and join in on the fun.
Canine Wellness will be relying on a group of volunteers, sponsors and vendors, who share a love of dogs and a healthy lifestyle.
As we have a “not for profit” mandate for this event, entrance is free; however, donations would be greatly appreciated and will be
donated to The Smiling Blue Skies Cancer Fund ®, part of the University of Guelph's Pet Trust, a charitable foundation
that provides research and treatment facilities for the many dogs who suffer from various forms of cancer.
A portion of the proceeds, will be will be allocated to the “Rehab for Rescues Fund” to provide rehabilitation for dogs in need.
If you are interested in sponsoring, volunteering or being a vendor, please contact tania@caninewellness.com
Events begin at: 9:00 a.m., rain or shine.
“Paws for All Abilities” will showcase your canines’ artistic abilities on our giant outdoor canvas.
Experience swimming with your pet, in our supervised pool.
Try your "paws" at agility, in our competition agility ring.
"Ask the Vet" will be available all day.
Have you ever wanted to see if your dog can join Canada's top therapy dog association?
This is your chance to participate in a "Therapy Dogs of Canada" mini-test to see what it is all about.
Learn about acupuncture from Secord Animal Hospital's Dr Rona Sherebrin.
Monica Segal, who is certified in animal health care from the University of Guelph, will be discussing how balanced nutrition and
supplementation can support the health and well being of your active or aging canine. There will be a question and answer period,
and her breed specific feeding booklets, and her book, "Optimal Nutrition," will be available for sale at this event.
Learn about "Sasha’s Blend" and the Importance of joint supplementation.
Take part in a Canine Wheelchair Race, sponsored by Eddies Wheels.
If you are interested in participating in this televised event, please contact tania@caninewellness.com
Learn about chiropractic care from Woodcock Veterinary Clinic's Dr. Leslie Woodcock.
Dog Guides of Canada will show you why they are so amazing!
Watch a Police Dog K-9 Unit demonstration.
Don't miss our Auction & Raffle, and Silent Auction for items valued over $200.
We will have lots of prizes and gifts for everyone!
Mark your calendars!
There are going to be 2 walks for canine cancer on
the island, on October 5th and October 26th, 2008.
The Smiling Blue Skies ® Cancer Fund is joining forces with Luke's Legacy (Broomacres German Shepherds),
for this very special event.
Times and locations coming soon!!
Luke, a German Shepherd, was not yet six years old when cancer stole him from Heather and her husband, Doug, and their family.
Last year, Heather held her first "Best Friends" Walk with 47 people and 50 dogs.
They raised $2,000!!
All proceeds from this joint venture will be earmarked for canine cancer research, through OVC's Pet Trust.
Smiling Blue Skies ® is very proud to support "Luke's Legacy."
Together, we are stronger.
Together, we can take an even bigger bite out of cancer.
Together, we are supporting precious pets and people!
Smiling Blue Skies has raised $200,000 for canine cancer treatment and research,
and the building of Canada's first cancer centre for companion animals.
. . . Stay tuned for more information . . .
Best Wishes,
Suzi & Heather
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suzib@smilingblueskies.com
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
www.smilingblueskies.com
Founder of The Smiling Blue Skies ® Cancer Fund
"The Smiling Blue Skies ® Cancer Resource Centre"
Recipient of the 2004/2007 GRCC Silmaril Kennel Trophy,
for the Human/Animal Bond
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SMILING BLUE SKIES AND BREAST CANCER
JOINED FORCES
FOR A JANICE GUNN SEMINAR
AND CANCER FUNDRAISING WEEKEND
Total Raised for the Weekend $1582.74!
JOIN US FOR THE SECOND ANNUAL SMILING BLUE SKIES AND BREAST CANCER
FUNDRAISING WEEKEND, WITH ANOTHER FABULOUS JANICE GUNN OBEDIENCE SEMINAR.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FORBIDDEN PLATEAU DOG OBEDIENCE AND TRACKING CLUB.
THIS PROMISES TO BE A WEEKEND YOU WILL NEVER FORGET!
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AND YOUR DOG ON APRIL 4TH AND APRIL 5TH, 2009
IN BEAUTIFUL NANOOSE BAY, ON VANCOUVER ISLAND.
PLEASE BOOKMARK THIS PAGE FOR FUTURE DETAILS!
SMILING BLUE SKIES AND BREAST CANCER JOINED FORCES
FOR THE FIRST ANNUAL JANICE GUNN OBEDIENCE SEMINAR
AND CANCER FUNDRAISING WEEKEND ON DECEMBER 1ST AND 2ND, 2007.
THANKS TO YOU, WE RAISED $1582.74 FOR
SMILING BLUE SKIES!
THANKS TO YOU, LOTS OF MONEY WAS RAISED FOR BREAST CANCER TOO!
Barb, Judy, Joanne, Suzi, Janice, Kathy, and Lesley
Many thanks to Arlene and Nicole for capturing the joy of our very special weekend together.
Janice Gunn Seminar & Cancer Fund Raising Weekend
December 1 & 2, 2007 at Nanoose Place, 2825 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay.Eighteen working spots, as well as unlimited spectator spots are available. Times will be posted prior to the event.
Working spots will cost $ 150
Spectator spots will cost $ 70
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West Coast Canine Life
donated 100% of their sales from of their products over
the seminar weekend to Smiling Blue Skies and Breast Cancer Research.
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Some of you know me. Many do not. I am Judy Johnston & have been a member of the Forbidden Plateau Obedience & Tracking Club for the last 4 years. This January I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The surgery was on March 2nd & the Chemotherapy treatment began in April & will continue until July 2008. I have attended several Janice Gunn seminars in the past. One of my favorites was her Summer Camp in 2006. I was to attend this year’s Summer Camp in August. The Chemotherapy treatment is preventing me from being able to attend. Janice has been incredibly supportive of me throughout my treatment. When she heard that I would not be able to attend Camp this summer, & knew how disappointed I was with this turn of events, her response was…. “If you can’t come to me, I’ll come to you!! “ Such a friend! Janice has proposed that I put out an invitation to all the Island Clubs for this event. Janice would like to see all profits from this seminar go to Cancer Research. We will be splitting any profits equally between Breast Cancer Research, & Smiling Blue Skies. Cancer research is near & dear to Janice. One of her Goldens, Echo, successfully battled cancer this past year. It seems unfortunate, but cancer is on the increase, both to the canine population as well as to our own. We all seem to know someone fighting the fight, be they human or animal.
We would like to propose the following to you. Please contact your club members. Tell them of this event. Ask that individuals notify you if they would like a working spot or a spectator spot no later than September 30th. If more than 18 people want a working spot, all interested participants will be entered in a draw. The 18 successful winners will be notified by the end of October. Please have interested participants indicate if they wish a spectator spot should they not be successful in winning a working spot.
Janice is going to make a donation of free training. This will be entered as either a raffle or silent auction. We are hoping that each club might care to make some type of donation as well. Various things could happen. Your club might decide to put together a basket to be offered in the raffle/silent auction. Your club might decide to make a financial donation. Individual members of your club, either those attending the seminar or those not able to, might choose to make their own personal donation. Any & all proceeds will be given equally to the Breast Cancer Foundation & Smiling Blue Skies.
Janice, Teresa Myrfield & I would love to see a large turnout for this event. It is so seldom that we are able to visit with other Island Club members. We hope to make this a social event as well as a training event. We also hope to have an enthusiastic turnout so we can help make a difference to this disease which seems to be touching all our lives. It is a wonderful opportunity to help those involved Fight the Good Fight by donating to Cancer Research.
Once participants have been notified they have a working spot, a questionnaire will be sent out to each participant to find out what it is they would like to work on during their time slot. Janice also plans on some small group exercises. These questionnaires will be going out early in November.
If the working spots end up in a draw situation, the winners will be notified by the end of October. Payment in full is required by November 15th. If you fail to mail in your payment by the deadline, the first person in line on the waiting list will be offered your spot. Spectator spots may submit payment at their convenience, but we would also appreciate your payment by November 15th,
