"Paws 4 Hope" Will Benefit The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura’s Cancer Support Programs

Westlake Village, CA, September 12, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Make your dog paws-itively happy! Join the 2009 Paws 4 Hope walk to support those affected by cancer, October 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village. The event will include dog walk and doggie contests including Best Kisser, Best Trick, and more. Donations raised by walk participants and their beloved canines will support the local cancer support programs of The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. Registration is required. Register online at www.TwcVv.org. For more information call (805) 379-4777. You can also make a donation using your cell phone - Text PAWS to 90999 to donate $5 to support TWC V/V’s programs. Standard text messaging rates apply. For full terms visit mgive.com/a.

Founded in 1982, The Wellness Community is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones at over 100 locations worldwide including 24 U.S.-based and 2 international centers with 73 satellite and off-site programs. Through participation in professionally-led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and stress-reduction classes, people affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control, reduce isolation and restore hope regardless of the stage of their disease.

As a local chapter, The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura serves over 3,000 community members affected by cancer each year. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please visit www.TwcVv.org or call 805-379-4777.

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