"Gulliver's Run" was named in honor of Gulliver Rue Heycock a Hungarian Vizsla who joined the Heycock Family 8 weeks after his birth in 2003. Gulliver ran daily with John and later Duncan, another vizsla, b. 2004, and they became Team Vizsla. Gulliver was an experienced racer but always just wanted to be with his family, no matter what the activity. Gulliver was diagnosed with canine lymphoma in October 2011, shortly after his 8th birthday. Gulliver was treated for his lymphoma at U of Penn, Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital for 13 months. He participated in 2 clinical trials and continued to run for his entire treatment period. Gulliver tolerated all of his medication and chemo without any discomfort and kept up an active and energetic lifestyle up until 2 days before he crossed the last finish line. Gulliver ran a 5k a week before he passed away. He was a tireless runner, but more importantly, he showed us to never give up! "Gulliver's Run" is a tribute to a remarkable friend, a means to raise funds to help continue the fight against canine cancer, and is meant to be a means to celebrate the special bond that exists between dogs and their human companions. "Gulliver's Run" is a 5k trail run that is held annually in early November at Gifford Pinchot Park in Pennsylvania. It focuses on canine/human teams but is open to runners and walkers who may participate with or without a canine friend. All proceeds go to the National Canine Cancer Foundation to be distributed to groups and organizations with a proven record of direct involvement in research and treatment of canine cancer. "Gulliver's Run" is recognized by the IRS as a 501(C)3, non-profit, public charity.
Debbie manned the photobooth while I took race and candid photos. Please visit the Gulliver's Run Facebook page to view the photos. Don't forget to give their new page a Like! If you'd like to purchase high-resolution prints of any of the photos, please head over to my SmugMug page. All proceeds will be donated to Gulliver's Run.
> Gulliver's Run Facebook page
> High-resolution photos to view and purchase
