Claire and Bailey just before her surgery in 2006.
Special Thanks to Guest Blogger Claire Preston
On May 22, 2006 I lost my 12 year old Cocker Spaniel, Bailey. She had liver cancer and developed complications immediately following the surgery that was supposed to extend her life. Losing her left a gaping hole in my world. She was the bright spot of each and every day of the 9 years we spent together. My fondest memory of her will always be her role as my co-pilot during our cross-country drive when she and I moved to Colorado just five short months before she died. She smelled every rest stop and hotel room along the way, was fascinated at the sight of black squirrels in Iowa, barked at cows
Claire, Luke, and Murphy at Estes Park in August 2010.
in Nebraska, and then thoroughly mapped out every inch of our new home as if it were her most important assignment ever. She was my co-pilot, my protector, and my best friend. She stayed with me in our new home long enough to make sure I’d be okay without her, looking out for me until the very end.
“Cancer. Touches. Everyone.” Not for much longer if I can help it. Cancer took Malcolm from Luke Robinson, but he decided to fight back. Cancer brought Luke and Murphy to my doorstep in Fort Collins where Murphy started fighting back. Cancer took my Bailey and now it’s my turn to fight back by joining Luke and 2 Million Dogs in their quest to eradicate cancer. And my precious little Bailey will be my co-pilot every step of the way.
Please join our fight against cancer on November 7th. A cancer-free world starts with one dog, one mile at a time. Register for the Fort Collins, CO walk here or visit our local website. If you can’t join us that day, please consider making a donation on my personal fundraising page. Thank you for your support!
Claire Preston
Fort Collins volunteers, brainstorming over lunch.
Treasurer & Ft. Collins City Leader
Sunday, November 7, 2010
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Rain or Shine
Fossil Creek Park
Oval Pavilion
5821 South Lemay Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Fossil Creek Park
Schedule of Events:
12:00 PM – Registration, Check-in & Festivities Begin
1:00 PM – 2 Mile Walk Begins
4:00 PM – Event Concludes
For much more info, please see our local website at http://www.PuppyUpFC.com
Vendor Booths, Demonstrations, Raffle, Prizes, Music, Food and more!
Arrive early ~ goodie bags will be given to the first 100 registrants to check-in.
Pre-register online by November 5th = $20.00/person
Day-of registration = $25.00/person
(Registration fee can be donated by you or fund-raised. Kids 14 and under are free!)
CONGRATULATIONS go to Fort Collins for raising the most funds! Their special guests will be Hudson, Murphy, and Luke!
