VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 2, 2008 — "It's estimated that 1 of every 4 dogs will get cancer – that's almost 18 million dogs. And the worst thing is having to stand there and watch … knowing there are things you can do to help, but just not having the money to do anything," says http://www.DogCancerRide.com founder, Ted Schneck.
Dogs and dog lovers across the United States are applauding Schneck and his "Dog Cancer Ride Across America" – an effort to raise awareness and donations for charities that benefit cancer stricken dogs and their loyal owners. Funds raised benefit owners who can't afford the costly treatments that can help save their dogs.
Schneck knows how it feels to lose a pet to cancer. In 2006, his beloved pet Marty (the "Wonderdog"), was diagnosed with cancer. Though doctors predicted Marty would be gone within 3 months, Schneck, with the help of friends, applied a ground breaking holistic plan involving supplements, nutrition and natural remedies. Miraculously, Ted and Marty got to spend 18 more joy-filled months together.
Armed with the knowledge that there were humane, successful ways to treat canine cancer, Ted set out to share this information with as many individuals as he could. His e-book, Curing Canine Cancer, has been read and embraced worldwide, and his special reports on dog cancer care have helped thousands of dog owners care for their dogs. For all dog lovers, Schneck shares actions that help prevent dog cancer.
"I started getting letters from clients, desperate to help their dogs. They wanted to do these treatments that were helping dogs live so much longer, but they just couldn't afford it. One man wrote to beg me for help. He was manic-depressive, on social security, and his dog had been with him through homelessness, divorce, and the worst times of his life. When his dog was first diagnosed with cancer, he'd sold his only transportation, his truck, to get his dog the surgery she needed. But now the cancer was back and he had nothing left to sell. Nothing to do but lie, curled up each night, praying for a miracle and not knowing what he'd do once he lost his dog – the only thing he had left in life," says Schneck.
Somebody needed to do something to help people like this … Schneck decided that somebody would be him.
Since May 25th, he's been riding his bicycle cross-country as the last best hope for dogs whose owners can't afford to give them the care they need.
Schneck has raised over $15,000 for dog cancer charities through his website and through the online "Map of Heroes," where owners can donate and sponsor a spot on the map to pay tribute their Dog Hero (sick or healthy, living or passed) while helping sick dogs get the Cancer Care they deserve.
And as the ride nears its end, Schneck is working to get 10,000 dog lovers to take 30-seconds to send a small token of their support for him and the dogs – by mailing $1, a Single Dollar Bill, to the Dog Cancer Ride Across America's parent charity, Giving Globally (an Oregon based 501(c)(3)).
$1 Donations can be mailed to:
Giving Globally – Dog Cancer Ride
6443 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy., Suite 370
Portland, Oregon 97221
Or donated online through the website at http://www.DogCancerRide.com/Dollar
"We're not trying to change the world. We're just riding to give these dogs, and their owners, the chance they deserve," concludes Schneck.
For more information, visit http://www.DogCancerRide.com and .
Schneck and his bicycle left the Oregon Coast on May 25th and since then have ridden 4,281 miles – arriving at his final route destination in Virginia Beach on Wednesday, September 3rd. Upon arrival, Schneck will commence an "Encore" ride up the Atlantic coast – with a scheduled arrival in New York City on Tuesday, September 9th.
INTERVIEWS:
Media Contact:
Ian Pope
(360) 609-1306
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Rider Contact:
Ted Schneck
(503) 998-3880
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