Help Fight Canine Cancer!

You could win a great Backsaver!

A hydraulic grooming table is the prize in this year's principal HRC fundraising project!

Proceeds from this raffle will be used to support canine cancer research.

Did you know?

• Cancer is the leading cause of death in OES.
• One-fourth of all dogs will die of cancer.
• One-half of all dogs over 10 years of age will die of cancer.
• Dogs get cancer ten times more often than people.

"Finding the key to cancer prevention and treatment in dogs is leading to improved understanding of human cancers." -  Matthew Breen, DVM, PhD, Professor of Genomics & Cancer Research, NCSU

The prize is a Master Equipment TP7500 24" x 44" Hydraulic Table from PetEdge. PetEdge is generously supporting this project, helping us maximize our contribution to AKC/CHF cancer research projects that benefit all breeds. The drawing will be held at the OESCA National Specialty, and the table will be shipped directly to the winner.  There will be no charge for freight within the continental U.S.

Since cancer is the #1 killer of all dogs, not only of Old English Sheepdogs, and since those who groom OES are not the only ones who would love to have this table, we are offering this back-saving opportunity to the all-breed community, too.

This couldn't come at a better time. The HRC has recommended two new AKC/CHF canine cancer research grants to be supported from our AKC/CHF Donor Advised Fund. Through this year's fundraising we hope to replenish the funds used to participate in these new grants and also provide for further participation in cancer research opportunities as they become available.

Tickets have been sent to members of the Health and Research Committee. You can get your tickets from them at some of the all-breed shows and OES Specialties or by contacting them directly.

Of course tickets will be available at the OESCA National Specialty. You can also get tickets by calling, writing, or e-mailing...

Marilyn O'Cuilinn, Chair, Fundraising Sub-Committee HRC
P.O. Box 1119
Mineral Wells, TX 76068
Phone (940) 325-0758 or (940) 328-4474
Fax (940)325-0941
Marilyn@skybeammail.com

Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.  (Sorry, the price of raffle tickets is not tax-deductible.)

Checks or money orders should be made to: AKC/CHF OES Donor Advised Fund

ALL MAIL, E-MAIL, OR PHONE REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 19.

Imagine – a hydraulic grooming table!  Buy many tickets and increase your odds!  Your aching back will be SO grateful if you win!

Going to shows?  Having a club meeting? You can help even more!  Contact Marilyn to arrange for tickets to sell as well as to buy!