Mush For A Cure

Dog mushing is Alaska's state sport. It is a dogThe National Breast Cancer Foundation is a non-
sporting event that features dogs on a sleigh. Dogstock, non- profit organization that seeks to
mushing generally involves a sport competitionpromote cure and increase public awareness on
race on a group of dogs on a sleigh. It is primarilybreast cancer and its effects. Reports have given
done on winter time where ice covers the mostinformation that almost 7 out of 10 females are in
of the lands. Breeds of dogs that is acceptable fordanger of acquiring virulent cancer cells. The
mushing ranges from as big as Siberian huskies toNational Breast Cancer organization aims to
as small as a Chow Chow. Dog mushing is aprovide early detection of cancer cells before it
sporting event that dog enthusiasts enthusiasticallybecomes a full blown cancer. Free mammograms
await.and hospital prevention supports are given to
The Mush for A Cure is a fundraising event infemale as part of the Foundations advocacy.
Grand Marais, Minnesota organized to raise fundsIt is heartwarming to know that there are a lot
for The National Breast Cancer Foundation. Theof organizations focused in supporting the causes
event is a non-competition festival that willof the foundation. There are a lot of volunteers
feature dog mushing. Spectators will have theon the foundation who are found out to be
chance to mingle and meet the participants in thecancer survivors and who are very much willing
event. No prizes or awards will be handed out asto share their stories to the public.
the event is not a competition. It is going to be aPlease do come and witness the dog mushing
fun-filled event. It will be a friendly game toactivities in Grand Marais and be part of this fun
support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.activity for a cause.