The National Canine Cancer Foundation

My name is Spiro Cromwell. I am 8 years old and in the third grade at Azalea Elementary. I was assigned a community service project for my gifted program last year. I didn’t know what to do at first, but then my family and I found out my dog (Jack) had late stage cancer. I decided that raising money for dogs with cancer would be a great project. We lost Jack in September, it was very hard for us (and everyone that knew him). My event last year was very successful and I was able to raise $2000. In Jack's memory and for all the other dogs out there with cancer, I would like to do it again. Here are a few things I’ve learned from The National Canine Cancer Foundation website:

Canine Cancer affects one out of every three dogs. Of those, over half of them will die of cancer. The National Canine Cancer Foundation helps to fund important research grants that are working towards improving those statistics. Through a major project funded by the National Institute of Health, the mapping of the genome sequence of the dog has been complete. Knowing the mapping of every gene in the dog, gives researchers an advantage not yet achieved in humans.

My event will be held at Gulfport's "Get Rescued", Saturday February 25th from 10am-6pm. The dog walk starts at 3pm. For each $5 entry, you will receive 6 raffle tickets for a chance to win generous donated items. I wil be selling "dog art" and NCCF merchandise during the day. Please stop by and say hi and meet our newest family member Murphy!

Please continue to support this foundation! With your help, we can help them find a cure for this disease that is stealing our furry family members.

Thank you for your support!

Spiro Cromwell

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