This year, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. For many, their pets become co-survivors, helping them cope.

Cancer is the number one killer of our canine companions. One in four dogs overall - and half of all dogs age 10 and older - will die of cancer.

Born from the desire to celebrate survivors of both canine and breast cancer, cherish the memories of those we have lost, and honor the spectacular therapeutic power of the human/ animal bond, K-9s Against Cancer (formerly called K-9s For the Cure) is an annual dog-friendly 5K fun run/1 mile walk.

This family-oriented day of festivities will feature music, food, games, giveaways, demonstrations and more!

Net proceeds will be split equally among three great causes: Susan G.Komen Foundation -Denver, CSU's Animal Cancer Center and The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation. Funds raised will support local breast cancer research and education efforts, canine cancer research and treatment at CSU, and local and national animal welfare programs.

EVENT DE-'TAILS'

Date: Saturday, Oct. 10 (rain or shine)

Location: Stapleton's Central Park, Denver (registration at MLK Boulevard and Beeler St.)

Registration:

$30 per individual (with up to two dogs)
$20 per additional adult family member
$15 children ages 6-17
Children under 6 are FREE!

Each participant receives a FREE race t-shirt for themselves, and a FREE bandana, 24oz portable bowl and designer leash bag for their pup! Create a personal fundraising page to collect pledges - top fundraisers will receive great prizes!

Register today at www.bowwowbuddies.com.

Schedule: 7 a.m. - Registration opens
9 a.m. - 5K run/walk begins
9:30 a.m. - 1 mile walk/run/stroll begins
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Bow Wow Boulevard Expo Area open

Entertainment:

Enjoy a full line-up of entertainment for all ages, including great 80's music, costume and doggy trick contests, a Mile High Dog Magazine Cover Photo Contest, an expo area called Bow Wow Boulevard, great live demonstrations of flyball, carting, dancing dogs and agility, informative speakers, and a special area called Rescue Round-up, where local breed rescue groups and Table Mountain Animal Center will be on hand to introduce you to their lovable, adoptable dogs. To register, make a pledge or find more information about K-9s Against Cancer, visit www.bowwowbuddies.com.