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Critters for the Cure™ has three goals as a 501(c)(3) organization:
- Put a face to breast cancer through the sale of our annual Critters Calendars and “Critters Speak” Magazine
- Partner with community organizations to create powerful breast cancer alliances (i.e. Shady Grove Hospital, Montgomery County Humane Society, and The Discovery Channel)
- Raise capital via fund-raising activities to fund our Critters Patient Treatment Assistance Fund (CPTAF) to help uninsured and underinsured women with the financial gaps in treatment not covered by standard federal and state health assistance programs.
Our CPTAF program will enhance the traditional medical care that breast cancer patients receive by offering funds for treatments such as acupuncture, biofeedback, and massage therapy, as well as pay for things like wigs, and anti-nausea medications, medical bills, transportation, and even dog walkers.
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Critters on Discovery Channel Documentary
Discovery Health Channel and Del Monte Foods partnered together to create The Power of Paws™ to educate consumers about the mutual health benefits that both pets and pet parents enjoy and motivates them to spend time together and connect.
“Studies show there are significant physical, mental, and emotional benefits for both pets and pets parents,” said Bill Pearse, Chief Marketing Officer of Del Monte Foods.
PAWS WALK (w/ your dog) FOR WOMEN’S CANCER - 6/7/09
Only Walk For Women’s Cancer Where You Can Bring Your Dog!
CFTC will be partnering again with the Montgomery County Humane Society’s PAWS WALK this Spring. Join us on Sunday, June 7th at Wheaten Regional Park. Folks will be able to create teams to raise money for two great causes: homesless critters or CFTC - Women’s Cancer [...]
2010 Breast Cancer Calendar Photo Shoot
Twelve breast cancer survivor models, 13 puppies, and 2 guinea pigs names Missy and Tracia all came together one sunny morning in April. Each woman exemplified the extraordinary bond people share with their critters. Our latest calendar shoot took place at the Kentland’s Mansion in Gaithersburg, MD on April 19, 2009. This was our first out door photo-shoot that we have ever attempted, and we were thrilled that the weather was perfect. Our photographers were from Labor of Love Studio who decided to shoot three distinctively different settings for our 2010 calendar cover. The tough part will be–which photo do we finally select?
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iGive
Learn how to raise money for CFTC every time you shop.
Therapy Pet Scully
Scully is our new addition - a therapy puppy in training. Scully is a yorkie-poo who completed his first round of training classes.
CftC in Washington’s Finest Spring 2008
Critters for the Cure was recently featured in a Washington’s Finest article by Ryan Staton.
Hot Items
CftC T-Shirts
These grey cotton short sleeve tees are pre-shrunk and feature the Critters logo on the front and our motto, “Until We LICK Breast Cancer!” on the back.
CFTC Paw Print Car Magnet
This 6×5 1/2 inch magentic decal carries the message everywhere you drive.
2009 Calendar
Thirteen breast cancer survivor models, thirteen puppies, two kitties, and one guinea pig named Lilly. Each women exemplifies the extraordinary bond people share with their pets