Race At Your Own Pace to #ShadeOutDM

Why we RACE:
Together, we can Bark Out Loud for the pups that can't! Most people don't know that this horrible disease CAN EASILY BE PREVENTED with proper testing prior to breeding (& making healthy choices in the best interest of the pups).
How to Participate:
WALK, RUN, RIDE or even ROLL (get out & move for those who can't!) in your own neighborhood.
You & your pups will participate VIRTUALLY!!! Register for the event & choose a WARRIOR TEAM... & share your pics in your city on our #ShadeOutDM facebook page!
"How-To" Registration:
1. Register ON-LINE
2. Print out you Bib (Race #) in your email.
3. Take a pic of your pup (or stuffed animal) wearing sunnies & your RACE #
4. Post it on Social Media during the week of the RACE &
5. Tag #ShadeOutDM
Paid registrations are eligible for the free Giveaways & prizes (while supplies last).
About DM:
DM - Degenerative Myelopathy (also known as the Canine version of ALS / Lou Gehrig's Disease) is a genetic disease that can affect over 100 breeds of dogs! It is caused by a degeneration of white matter in the spinal cord (the fibers that transmit movement commands from the brain to the legs) and typically occurs between 8-14 years of age (while some may develop the symptoms even sooner). It presents first with the loss of coordination of one of the hind legs and over time will typically worsen and result in paralysis of both hind legs. Most dogs will become incontinent (both bowels and urine - which can lead to Urinary Tract Infections), and over time, this debilitating disease will progress to paralysis in the front legs, organ failure and respiratory failure. DM is OFTEN misdiagnosed as many vets do not know about DM. It CAN be PREVENTED by genetic testing prior to breeding & making well educated choices!!! The numbers of PUPS that are developing it now are GROWING!!! NOW is the TIME to SPEAK for the PUPS!!!

SHADE OUT DM FOUNDATION is a registered 501c3 charity. All Proceeds from this Event will go to Shade Out DM Foundation, Inc., DM research AND KC's Kruisers loaner cart program providing quality loaner carts for all breeds & all sizes of pups in NEED.
Direct donations may be made thru the www.shadeoutdm.org website.