Canines-N-Kids Foundation

03/08/2022

Good things happen when good people work together! That's the case in our partnership with New England's .Thanks to Boston Business Journal's Jim Morrison for capturing how together, we're bringing comfort to kids undergoing cancer treatment and hope to our most vulnerable cancer patients - two and four-legged!

https://www.bizjournals.com/boston/news/2022/03/03/partners-with-a-purpose-the-black-dog-and-canines.html?s=print

A cancer nonprofit focused on canines and children finds a friend in The Black Dog.

01/29/2022

CnK Board member and leading comparative oncology researcher, Dr. Nicola Mason of Penn Vet describes the exciting progress in the field, and potential benefit to pets and people with cancer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIWaMKZ9pl4

12/09/2021

Dogs – best friends and clue to scientific breakthroughs - from cancer treatment to prevention, osteoarthritis, perhaps Lyme Disease and more. This is a great overview piece underscoring our work and that of so many others at "Both Ends of the Leash!) Speaking of Research
https://bit.ly/3maNPS7

11/30/2021

Today is and at CnK your gift can make a profound difference to our most vulnerable cancer patients - two and four-legged. Whether you want to bring comfort to a child battling cancer, or help us in our mission to accelerate research into cancers kids and our canine best friends BOTH develop, your donation today will make an impact. Remember, at Canines-N-Kids, Thank you for your support! Giving Tuesday link:
https://bit.ly/3rr5Qie

11/29/2021

At Canines-N-Kids Foundation, this Giving Tuesday! You can make a difference in our work to bring joy and hope to our most vulnerable cancer patients - two and four-legged. Please consider doing what you can to support our mission ! LINK https://bit.ly/3DhMcrv

11/25/2021

As we gather with family and friends (two and four-legged) on this day to celebrate the bounty and blessings of our lives, please know we're especially grateful to you for your generous support of Canines-N-Kids Foundation and our mission to Crush Cancer @ Both Ends of the Leash! Whether you are a donor, volunteer, corporate partner, sponsor, researcher, board or advisory group member, none of this important work would be possible without you!

Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/04/2021

This November, , it's important to understand the facts about Pet Cancer and Canine Cancer. Pet dogs in particular are considered a "sentinel" species as they truly live our lives, breathe our air, eat our food, drink our water, etc. As a result, our four legged best friends develop many similar cancers to those in humans, as well as a few others. Scientists believe these are likely tripped by many of the same factors that contribute to cancer in people. It will take us all working together to find more effective treatments and to put an end to canine and pet cancer! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3bITEAh

11/02/2021

We're learning more each day that, as in people, pet cancer is influenced by multiple factors - lifestyle, environmental exposures, nutrition, age, genetic predisposition or sometimes, unfortunate genetic luck. is a good time to reflect on what we can do for our pets to live healthier lifestyles, be aware of predispositions, ensure we have regular exams and screenings (early detection) and more. At CnK, we're working to advance comparative oncology and translational research - involving academia, industry and other cancer organizations- to help solve the puzzle of cancer in our pets (canines) and the people who love them. Read more at https://caninesnkids.org/

11/01/2021

Our pups share our lives, homes and hearts. They also share many ailments, including cancer. November is - nearly 6 million pet dogs will be diagnosed in the US this year.. By bringing together the best minds in cancer research - veterinary and human- comparative oncology helps bring promising new treatments to pet dogs with cancer, and allows us also to translate what we can to help beat cancer in the humans who love them. You can help advance comparative cancer research at https://bit.ly/3Bzl3z6

10/05/2021

Together, we CRUSHED it at the Against Osteosarcoma this weekend thanks to many friends and fans of Manther and Wakefield 221 who came out for a fun Friday night and a gorgeous, sunny Saturday - all for a great cause! A million thanks to our partners at BallstonLocal and Liberty Barbecue!Your generosity, enthusiasm, and help in spreading awareness and raising funds is critical to Crush Osteosarcoma @ BOTH Ends of the Leash! Osteosarcoma Collaborative, Inc. Ulrike Szalay Miriam Wilhelm Cohen

09/29/2021

With more than 36 hours left to go in our September challenge, we're thrilled and grateful to already have reached our goal! Because of your generosity, packages have begun shipping to another 100 special kids in treatment nationwide who will now be able to participate in Project Hearts & Tails (https://bit.ly/2Y4MiEi). If you haven't had a chance to contribute, there's still time to help us do more (donate here: https://bit.ly/3u0CqGZ) to bring comfort and hope to kids facing the sometimes scary and lonely experience that is cancer. THANK YOU for your generous hearts!

09/28/2021

We're 75% to our September goal of bringing comfort and hope to 100 kids battling cancer through Project Hearts & Tails (https://bit.ly/3u0CqGZ) Can you help us get there in the next 3 days? It's a special program in hospitals nationwide. For a $30 donation, kids receive a special book and BRAVE stuffed pup, as well as a hat from to help them through sometimes scary, lonely treatment process. Please donate to the challenge today! https://bit.ly/3u0CqGZ

09/21/2021

Let's bring 100 kids battling cancer comfort and hope this September through Project Hearts & Tails (https://bit.ly/3u0CqGZ)! It's a special program in hospitals nationwide. For a $30 donation, kids receive a special book and BRAVE stuffed pup, as well as a hat from The Black Dog to help them through sometimes scary, lonely treatment process. Please donate to the challenge today! https://bit.ly/3u0CqGZ

09/17/2021

This September- -we recommit to beating devastating cancers afflicting our youngest patients. Not only are kids in treatment in fights for their lives, but they are also incredibly isolated in the time of COVID. Thanks to your support, we are able to help via (also generously supported by @ Merck). This national program helps Child Life teams connect with pediatric cancer patients about the treatment experience, and provides a cuddly stuffed friend to bring comfort and accompany them through this difficult time. Help us bring this program to as many kids as possible! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3hIrd9j

07/08/2021

Hi all! Slight change of format for this weekend's event at Henway Hard Cider/ Great Country Farms Farms in Bluemont For a variety of reasons we are moving the main Paws for a Cause fundraiser to fall (Oct date TBD). However, this Sunday (NO CHARGE, NO TICKETS needed) will still feature the planned dog adoptions with Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation from 10-2PM and a portion of proceeds to support Canines-N-Kids Foundation Stay for the afternoon to enjoy live music, tastings and food! Come on out to a beautiful spot and help us find furever homes for some adorable pups!

07/06/2021

DC/NoVA area friends - Come, Sit, STAY! it's time to get back together and have some fun while Crushing Cancer @ Both Ends of the Leash! THIS COMING Sunday, July 11th, we'll be at Henway Hard Cider/ Great Country Farms together with Bluemont Vineyard for the first ever Paws for a Cause event from 10-2PM. Dog & Kid friendly, there will be tastings of cider and wine, delicious food, live music and a dog adoption event by our friends at Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation ! For tickets and details go to https://bit.ly/3xrDwwA

04/02/2021

We will target and fund projects that have transformative potential in the field of comparative oncology and pediatric cancer research.

For more information and to donate, visit: www.caninesnkids.com

04/01/2021

We work tirelessly every day with one urgent goal in mind: to accelerate breakthrough treatments for canine cancer patients that are humane, provide or improve quality of life, and ultimately benefit them in their battle against cancer. At the same time, we want to maximize the translational value of our work in canines for the benefit of pediatric cancer patients - to speed the onset of clinical trials that will ultimately help kids beat their cancer too.

For more information and to donate, visit: www.caninesnkids.com

03/31/2021

Kids and canines are connected by a harsh reality...few medicines for their cancers exist and virtually no investment is being made in a cure for their cancers.
* 1 in 5 children will die from cancer
* Merely 4% of NIH budget, and near 0 pharma money goes into new cancer drugs for kids.
* Limited treatment options for canines with cancer.
* 50% of all dogs over 10 will die from cancer.

Canines-N-Kids exists to change this reality. To raise awareness, raise funds, and put an end to cancer.

For more information and to donate, visit: www.caninesnkids.com

03/30/2021

WITH ONE GIFT, YOU CAN SAVE TWO LIVES!
The Canines-N-Kids Foundation is committed to funding cutting edge research to help children and our canine best friends beat the devastating cancers they BOTH develop. With one gift you can help us fund research that can help save two lives:
$50 will fund one hour of cancer research
$400 will fund one day of cancer research
$2,500 will fund a week of research
$10,000 covers costs for a month of research
For more information and to donate, visit: www.caninesnkids.com

03/29/2021

By donating to Canines N Kids you can help both kids and our 4 legged friends fight cancer. For more information and to donate, visit: www.caninesnkids.com

03/26/2021

Dogs have a higher incidence of cancer than humans/kids overall. Some pediatric cancers are rare and therefore difficult to study, but are much more common in canines. For example, osteosarcoma strikes about 25,000 dogs in the US a year, but is an orphan disease in kids (about 800 cases/year). Treating and studying canine patients with this disease will help bring new, humane treatments to them, while also helping doctors learn more about this devastating cancer for the benefit of kids with osteosarcoma.
These two incredible and precious patient populations may be best suited to help one another to find a better bath forward, and one day put an end to cancer!
For more information and to donate, visit: www.caninesnkids.org

03/25/2021

We fund maximum impact research and clinical trials in comparative oncology and translational pediatric cancer research. We seek to bring canine cancer patients new, humane treatments for their cancers, while answering key questions for kids with cancer, including the fundamental biology of cancer development, metastasis, and recurrence; tumor genetics; genomics; molecular targets and signaling pathways; therapeutic responses and toxicities.

To donate to our cause, please visit: www.caninesnkids.org

03/24/2021

The Canines-N-Kids Foundation is about raising awareness of the cancers kids and our beloved canines share in common, and closing the funding gap that has stood in the way of making meaningful progress. We are about collaboration and breaking down barriers that stand in the way of a breakthrough in canine and pediatric cancer. Our goal is to bring together the best and brightest in pediatric and veterinary oncology, and to work creatively and constructively with others who share in our mission to help canines and kids with cancer to beat their disease.

For more information and to donate, visit: www.caninesnkids.com