Luke and the Boys
Meet Luke Robinson with his two Great Pyrenees, Hudson & Murphy.
Inspired by the loss of his Great Pyrenees, Malcom, Luke Robinson and his two dogs have embarked on a 2,400 mile walk to raise awareness of canine cancer and raise funds for the first ever nationwide epidemiological canine cancer study.
At Camp, Luke will talk about why he started this journey, the perils of walking 2,400 miles, and what we can do to help find the cause of canine cancer. He will discuss what treatments are currently available and the importance of early detection. The number one cause of death for dogs over 2 years old is cancer. Furthermore, the life-span of some breeds are being shortened due to this deadly disease.
The 2,400 mile walk has the goal of raising awareness about and funds for canine cancer research. The implications of this research are far reaching. Scientists have discovered that the vast majority of cancers found in pets are the same types affecting humans. Says Robinson, "For the first time, people are learning not only that dogs and cats get cancer, but they're the same types of cancers found in humans. Our message is starting to make a significant impact and our walk is touching the hearts of the thousands of people we've met so far." Education and community involvement are a significant part of Luke's walk.
Check out his upcoming event 2dogsflier.pdf
For more information, check out www.2dogs2000miles.org