INTRODUCTION
The number of
dogs being diagnosed with cancer is devastating. This
web site is dedicated to all pets and their owners who
are being or have been affected by this terrible disease. We give
our hearts to these creatures knowing that in 10-12 years they
will be gone from our lives. Having them taken from us in as
little as 2 is unacceptable.
Canine
Cancer Awareness is truly a from-the-heart cause that
has been taken up by those who have been faced with cancer in
their own precious "fur-baby". Until you, yourself are faced
with this almost always fatal disease in our pets, you are
unaware how prevalent it is and how many others there are who are
facing, or have faced it. We have
found ourselves embarking on a life-long journey, committed
to helping in any way we can.
Our hope is that
someday no one will be faced with this dreaded diagnosis again. We
have planted the seed. All we need to do now is nurture it and
watch it grow.
WHO WE ARE
Canine Cancer Awareness, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose
Articles of Incorporation were filed with the state
of Maine on March 11, 2003. We received official
notification of our 501(c)(3) status with the IRS on May 13,
2004. Our Federal Tax Identification Number is
43-2009789. To quickly verify Canine Cancer Awareness' status, click here to go to www.informe.org.
Simply type in the name Canine Cancer
Awareness and choose nonprofit corporation
(T13-B).
Canine Cancer Awareness
presently holds accounts at TD BankNorth.
You are welcome to
request copies of our Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and
Tax filings. All copies will be sent via postal mail and a
minimal fee will apply. If you are interested in obtaining
copies, please contact info@caninecancerawareness.org.
MEET OUR BOARD
Pamela Storto, President
- Maine
Mary Wegrzyn, Vice-President - Maine
Linda Peluso - Treasurer -
New York
Barbara Bateson - Secretary - Ohio
JoAnne Green - Toronto, Canada
Janet Dykes - Kansas
Kelly Ireland - California
Cath Phillips - California
Sue Guzman - New Jersey
Shira Enstrom - Virginia
OUR MISSION
Canine Cancer Awareness is a tax-deductible non-profit
organization whose mission is to raise awarenss of the prevalence of
canine cancer, its effects and the available treatment options.
Donations made to Canine Cancer Awarenss are used for
veterinary care for dogs with cancer whose owners are financially unable
to provide treatment.
OUR GOALS
To elevate the public
level of awareness through the distribution of printed educational
materials (on the web or otherwise) while working in coordination
with other programs involved with issues regarding canine
cancer;
To further develop the Canine Cancer Awareness
web site in order to provide an additional means of information and
accessibility in targeting those seeking knowledge in the matters of
canine cancer;
Establish public and
private relationships for financial support of the Canine Cancer
Awareness program by the raising of funds through various outlets, including, but
not limited to, annual dues from Associate
Membership.
Create a volunteer network to implement projects
relating to Canine Cancer Awareness, including, but not limited to:
promoting the Canine Cancer Awareness program and assistance in
fundraising efforts;
Materialization of the "Precious Days"
fund which will contain donations/monies from fund raising efforts
and a portion of the sale of Canine Cancer Awareness related
items for distribution to animals in
need.
ASSOCIATE
MEMBERSHIP
Membership may be granted to any
individual (over age 18) or corporation that supports the
mission and purposes of this organization, and who pays minimum annual
membership dues of $20.00. Although Associate Members have no voting
rights, they play an integral role in the organization through their
support. Choosing to become an Associate Member is truly a sign of
your commitment to this cause and to our mission.
Please click the ribbon to activate your membership.
ASSOCIATE
MEMBERS
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Diane Allen
Kelly & Chippy Austin
Elizabeth Beyer
Dana Billington
Becky Boksa
Susan Boksa
Margaret Broderick
Gail Casey
Geralyn Casunuran
Diane Christensen
Teri Chu
Carol Confessore
Julianne Corbin
Mary Costello
Leslie Deering
Marilyn D'Errico
Jan Dykes
Beverly Fleming
Laura Fox
Dawn Franklin
David M Gilmore
Trini Gilmore
Rick Grobart
Jenny Guay
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Rosalind Henry
Victoria Highsmith
Arlene Katz
Jennell Kaplan
Cynthia Kelly
Cheryl
Koenig
Linda Lelansky
Barry Maletsky
Michelle Matheson
Ann McHugh
Amanda Nelson
Melissa Orsinelli
Curtis Overall
Charly Pitman
Lynn Rank
Orianna Roth Richards
Patricia Robinson
Peppi Schroeder
Wendy Tubbs
Sarah Warland
Bernice & Dale Whaley
Anita White
Suzanne Zimmerman
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JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
MEMBERSHIP
Because children also experience
the devastating effects of canine cancer on a dear playmate,
Junior Associate Memberships have been created in order to allow children
to become involved in our organization. Associate Members over the
age of 18 will receive periodic emails pertaining to the organization
while the Junior Associate Members do not. For annual membership dues
of $15.00, Junior Associate Members will receive a Canine Cancer Awareness
bracelet and
have their names proudly listed here on our
web site.
We believe that every print leaves a
lasting impression. If you are interested in a Junior Associate Membership
for your child, sibling, niece or nephew, please click on the
paw print.
OUR JUNIOR
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
 Meghan Dailey — For Sly who left a paw print on her heart
Molly Dailey — For Sly who left a paw print on her heart
In Memory of Mee-Too "Baby Girl" — Love Forever Niki
In Memory of Mee-Too "My Puppy" — Love Forever Alicia
Marisa L.
Zimmerman — In Memory of Max
Jessica Bussom — In Memory of Max
John Bussom — In Memory of Max
 Becky Boksa
Porschia Adler —
For our Charlie...you'll always be our loving and gentle "Big
Oof"
DIRECT FINANCIAL
DONATIONS
If you would
like to make a direct donation to help someone who has been faced
with canine cancer but simply cannot afford to pay their precious
pets' veterinary costs and to help us promote Canine Cancer
Awareness, there are two ways of donating. You may make an instant
donation using your credit card using the link below or by
mailing a check.
To those
who donate to a specific dog (either in honor of or in memory of), a
certificate of acknowledgment will be mailed to that dog's
owner. When available, a photo of the dog who's named
in the donation, will be incorporated into the
certificate.
With any donation of
$100 or more, you will also receive a great autographed CD,
"Stories from the alley" generously donated by The Mad
Housewives, Toronto based recording artists. You can visit
their website and listen to samples of the songs at www.madhousewives.com.
You will not be disappointed and will help a great cause at the same
time.
This donation will be made through
PayPal using the credit card of your choice
Or, if you prefer, you can mail a check
to:
Canine Cancer Awareness, Inc.
44 Devoe Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211
HOW TO UNSUBSCRIBE
Click here to unsubscribe from CCA Associate Membership
Click here to unsubscribe from CCA Junior Associate Membership
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