Community Involvement.
September 2009 - Some of our staff were lucky enough to enjoy an evening featuring Celebrity Guests, Dinner, Dancing, and Silent & Live Auctions, while contributing to a good cause recently. Paws for Cures is an annual Benefit to Find Cures for Disease & Illness in Companion Animals. All proceeds benefit the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Foundation. This year's event took place on Saturday, September 12, 2009 in Anaheim Hills and Veterinary Cancer Group was there. Visit the ACVIM's website to learn more about this organization or to make a donation. Read on for a great narrative from Laurie Shapiro, Veterinary Cancer Group Tustin's longtime Doctor's Assistant…
We entered the grand estate of
hosts Cathy Wills and Dr. Andy Plisko on a plush red carpet.
After meeting our hosts, all the guests were enthusiastically
greeted by special celebrity guest Tillman the Skateboarding
Bulldog and a crowd of paparazzi! Following the pawprint walk
of fame led us to the beautiful pool and yard where drinks were
served and silent auction goodies were on display to tempt the
will. Who can refuse such beautiful baubles when the money
goes to a good cause? Then the Dock Dogs and Friends went to
work! Sweet friendly dogs worked the crowd while wearing
pocketed vests to collect donations. Who could resist!
Large Lucy the Newfoundland, Jitterbug the adorable pup and the
petite dock diving Labrador girl all worked their tails off for a
cause close to their hearts. $55,000 was raised at last
year's event. I'm sure the addition of these compelling
canine "beggars" will increase this year's donations
immensely.
Soon the dinner bell sounded and we were whisked down the terrace
to sumptuous star-lit alfresco dining. We were honored to meet our
speakers Dr. Michael Davis of Oklahoma State University, the
evening's honoree oncologist Dr. Brenda Phillips, and Chase's "Mom"
Cera Reusser, the founder of Chase Away K-9 Cancer. More
silent auction items were bid upon and were followed by dancing and
socializing with friends new and old to the music of G Band
accompanied by honorary chairperson Ben Carey of Lifehouse.
It was a beautiful evening for a beautiful cause.
July 2009 - Veterinary Cancer Group took part
in the American Spaniel Club's 33rd Annual Cocker Spaniel
National. Dr. Mona Rosenberg lectured to attendees about
canine cancer.
July 2008 - Irvine Super Adoption Event July 27 at
the Irvine Animal Shelter
April 2008 - Pet Expo April 11 - 13 at the Orange County Fair Grounds