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Join Us for the 6th Annual Canines Against Cancer Fundraiser!
 Hosted by Each Moment We're Alive (EMWA)

We’re excited to welcome you to our 6th Annual Canines Against Cancer Fundraiser on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 5:30–9:00 PM at the Morgan Road Pavilion, 429 Morgan Road, West Springfield, MA  01089 (behind the Irish Cultural Center of Western Massachusetts).

This fun-filled, family-friendly evening brings our community together to support cancer survivors during one of the most vulnerable times—after treatments end. 

Register with a $15 tax deductible donation and receive a meal voucher good for a freshly grilled hamburger or hot dog—served hot off the grill during the event!

Raise $75 or more, and you’ll also receive an exclusive 2025 Canines Against Cancer event t-shirt as a thank-you for your support.

We begin with a relaxing stroll on the trail and collect inspirational painted rocks along the way. The ½ mile walk is to remember A beautiful memory wall is displayed at the pavilion to remember loved ones. There’s fun for the whole family with a kids’ craft table, playground, horseshoes, cornhole, and other family-friendly activities. Try your luck at our many games including horseshoes, cornhole, dog races (sponsors) & the famous Wine Ring Toss—if you ring a bottle, it’s yours to take home! The kids corner will also feature a chance to win a raffle basket in honor of "Magic for Maddie" 

Additional hamburgers & hotdogs will be available for purchase —all provided by the generosity of the Beavers Club of Western Mass. Quench your thirst with craft beer, wine, seltzers, lemonade, water, or a refreshing specialty cocktail. Be sure to capture special moments snapping photos and dance and sing along to live music by CO-2.

Stop by our merchandise table to purchase commemorative t-shirts and fundraiser gear to support our 2025 event. And don’t miss out on our many exciting raffle prizes—there’s something for everyone!

How To Participate:

The world is your [dog’s] oyster!  Whether you join us in person or choose your own walking route, your participation matters! Since our first virtual walk in 2020, we’ve embraced a hybrid model, so you can walk wherever you are. Bring your dog (or not—furry friends are welcome but not required), gather your loved ones, and be part of a meaningful movement.

📸 Don’t forget to snap photos and videos of all the smiles and sniffs along the way and share them on social media using #CaninesAgainstCancer.  Take action. Walk with purpose. Support survivors.

How to Register: Simple Step-by-Step Instructions:

Participation In Person:

1. Sign Up Button on Top of Page
2. Enter your information
3. Choose Canines Against Cancer Participant ($15 Donation)
4. READ WAIVER.... Check waiver agreement box. Click ACCEPT (This must be clicked to continue) →
5. Select Voucher good for 1 burger or dog →
6. Select a fundraiser animal if you choose to add an additional donation towards their fundraising efforts (not necessary to continue)
   OR Become a Fundraiser if you would like to set up a new fundraiser. 
   
   
   • Custom Amount is to donate an additional amount in addition to your registration fees. (not required)
   • Choose "On Behalf of"/"In Support of"/"In Memory of"  
   • Choose "My Name, Anonymous or OTHER (Enter name) →
   
   
7.  Complete registration / enter payment method
   Submit

Participation Elsewhere:

The benefit of our Hybrid Canines Against Cancer Support Walk is that you can participate no matter where you are; Massachusetts, Connecticut, Michigan, Indianna and anywhere across the country or across the globe; Form a team and set a time and place to walk.

Follow the same directions to sign up

You're all set! Thank you for supporting Each Moment We’re Alive and cancer survivors everywhere

FAQs

• Can I participate if I don’t have Cancer or I’m not a Cancer Survivor?   
  
  • ABSOLUTELY, ALL ARE WELCOME, you don’t have to have cancer or be a cancer survivor to participate in our Canines Fur Cancer Support Walk.
  
  
• Can I participate without a canine?
  
  • Of course!  Canines Against Cancer welcomes all human walkers, with or without a canine companion. There will be plenty of cute canines “begging” for your attention. Because canines are cute, canines need/love walks, walking is great exercise, walking with others is even greater & walking with canines for a cause is super great.
  
  
• Can I participate if I don’t live in Western MA?
  
  • Yes!!!  The benefit of our Hybrid Canines Against Cancer Support Walk is, that you can participate no matter where you are; Massachusetts, New England, Connecticut, New York, across the country or across the globe.
  
  
• Do I have to fundraise?
  
  • You’re not obligated to fundraise for our Canines Against Cancer Support Walk though it helps & it’s easy. 
  • Each participant who raises $75 or more will receive a 2025 event t-shirt. Our fundraisers support our survivors.  Humans can register themselves or join a team & fundraise through your contacts via text, email, distribute event signs & social media; Facebook & Messenger, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, YouTube & so on & so on & so on…
  
  
• How can I sponsor your event?
  
  • There are several Canines Against Cancer Support Walk sponsorship levels, for details please contact Cindy at [email protected].
  
  
• Are donations tax deductible?
  
  • Each Moment We’re Alive is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization & all donations are tax deductible.