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You are here: Home / Diary / Walk for Hope Therapy Cat

Walk for Hope Therapy Cat

November 4, 2019 By: Summer Samba40 Comments

therapy cat ready to go to work at City of Hope's Walk for Hope

I did a really different type of therapy cat gig this weekend! I got to be at a booth for City of Hope’s Walk for Hope event. The facility itself is a leading research and treatment center for many diseases, but it’s most well known for its work with cancer. The Walk for Hope is a fundraiser specifically for women’s cancers. Survivors and supporters could do a 2K or a 5K walk, and the campus had lots of booths and music and food trucks. A company called Pednar sponsored our therapy pet organization so we could share a booth there. I was one of four therapy pets that spent time there in the morning.

therapy cat at walk for hope

The cool thing about getting to come to this event is that normally, I don’t have clearance at City of Hope, so this is the one time I got to be there! I wanted to make sure that attendees realized that kitties could do therapy work too, since they only see the dogs during the week.

Even though it is the middle of autumn, it got pretty hot in the morning. My human’s biggest priority was making sure I had enough shade. She finally decided to sit my carrier down in a cool patch for people to come visit. Our booth was set up near the finish line, and it was quiet at first. Only a few people stopped by, and I got a little bored and wanted to wander on my leash for a few moments. Then, not long after my human and I returned, it got crazy! Hundreds and hundreds of people were coming through the finish line! Some of them had t-shirts or signs with the names of their loved ones on them. My human heard there was something like 10,000 people in attendance! Lots and lots of grown ups and kids stopped by to pet me and visit with me.

Mostly I curled up in the bottom half of my Sleepypod carrier and appreciated all the attention. Just about everyone was surprised at how calm I was. But why wouldn’t I be? Even though the atmosphere was party-like, it wasn’t like a regular expo or fair. I could sense that lots of these people needed my healing energy, for one reason or another. And I was more than happy to oblige.

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Comments

  1. LESLEY CASTLE says

    November 6, 2020 at 3:29 am

    Hope you get to do therapy visits again soon! <3

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  2. speedyrabbit says

    November 24, 2019 at 9:50 pm

    You’re a Super Hero Summer,always helping those that need it,xx Speedy

    Reply
  3. Paula says

    November 24, 2019 at 9:31 pm

    The people who completed the walks really accomplished something wonderful, and seeing you at the finish line made their experience even more special!

    Reply
  4. Mark's Mews says

    November 9, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    You sure had a different but special day there Summer! The world needs more therapy cats like you.

    Reply
  5. Lu Gilluam says

    November 7, 2019 at 9:47 pm

    What a wonderful experience!

    Reply
  6. spike william says

    November 5, 2019 at 3:13 pm

    Wow, that was a wonderful event for you to attend!

    Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs, Spike William

    Reply
  7. Sherri-Ellen T-D. says

    November 5, 2019 at 8:52 am

    SUE-PURRB Summer!! Yore simpley amazin…well dun mee frend! Yore therapee iss needed efurrywhere!!!
    ***purrsss*** BellaDharma

    Reply
  8. Teddy says

    November 5, 2019 at 5:28 am

    What a pawsome thing to do Summer…….you are such a special girl!

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  9. meowmeowmans says

    November 4, 2019 at 8:35 pm

    Summer, you’re awesome! We love how you touch people’s hearts wherever you go!

    Reply
  10. Julie McDonough says

    November 4, 2019 at 7:24 pm

    Sounds like a great event, glad you had a good time Summer.

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  11. The Island Cats says

    November 4, 2019 at 6:29 pm

    What a great event and pretty cool that you got to be part of it, Summer.

    Reply
  12. Barbara Mauldin says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    Summer, the work that you do cheering people up and showing them how wonder our kitties is so beautiful. Hope you got some rest today our sweet Summer!! We LOVE you!!!

    Reply
  13. William's Kith & Kin says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    That sounds just wonderful, Summer. We bet you’re happy you got to be there.

    Reply
  14. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    November 4, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    Thank you for being there to help those peeps to add more hope to their lives.

    Reply
  15. Samantha says

    November 4, 2019 at 4:46 pm

    Love that you get to show how special cats are!

    Reply
  16. SELINA says

    November 4, 2019 at 4:33 pm

    In a world where all you hear is BAD news and ANGRY, UGLY hoomans, it’s so nice to read about all the people you help make happy.

    We love you!

    Purrz!
    Selina & MK

    Reply
  17. ATCAD - Scylla, Chimera, Yin, Yang, Tuiren and Fenris says

    November 4, 2019 at 3:55 pm

    Oh Summer that sounds like a wonderful event. We are so proud of you, you are such a good ambassador for cats, we pretty much can do anything dogs can do. Mom says the only thing we can’t do is pull her wagon (Fenris does that sometimes) but honestly why would you want to pull a heavy wagon even the Mom doesn’t want to do that. Hence Fenris getting drafted.

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  18. Melissa & Mudpie says

    November 4, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    You make a difference everywhere you go!

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  19. JamiE says

    November 4, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    Good Job Summer
    Yes, people don’t realize how important cats can be. Get the word out. There are a lot of people who would love a calm kitty to visit them.
    On another note, my son was in the Iraq war and received 2 Purple Hearts and a head full of bad memories. He adopted a cat afterwards. It was amazing how attentive and perceptive the kitty was. When my son had flashbacks, this kitty wouldn’t leave his side and would calm my son down. Kitty did 12 years of service healing my son. I not sure if my son would of made it without this feline support…. point is …having Summer and her calm personality out there supporting & showing how good cats can be for healing services is fantastic. Keep it up.

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  20. Cathy Keisha says

    November 4, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    I’ve sad it before. You do good work.

    Reply
  21. caren gittleman says

    November 4, 2019 at 12:08 pm

    this is super impawtant and we love that you were present there!

    Reply
  22. The Swiss Cats says

    November 4, 2019 at 10:50 am

    What a wonderful event ! We’re glad you could attend ! Purrs

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  23. The Dash Kitten Crew says

    November 4, 2019 at 10:32 am

    I am glad you were abl to make the ‘cat presence’ felt Summer. People genuinely may not know. I ear burned you on IG about Gracie who has oassed her therapy cat certification. I am so glad to see another TC ready to roll!

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  24. Brian Frum says

    November 4, 2019 at 10:31 am

    That sounds like a wonderful even and I’m glad they got to see Summer, the Superstar Therapy Kitty!

    Reply
  25. Ellen Pilch says

    November 4, 2019 at 10:29 am

    You are such a cool cat.

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  26. Heather says

    November 4, 2019 at 9:40 am

    You do great work Summer

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  27. Eastside Cats says

    November 4, 2019 at 9:23 am

    What a treat you were for all of those people, Summer!

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  28. Tamago says

    November 4, 2019 at 9:14 am

    Sounds like a great event. I know you brought smiles to so many attendees of the walk!

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  29. Sandi Stefani says

    November 4, 2019 at 9:02 am

    Wonderful event, you are a super representative of therapy cats!

    Bodacious

    Reply
  30. Andrea and the Celestial Kitties says

    November 4, 2019 at 8:01 am

    You’re such an amazing girl, Summer!

    Reply
  31. Laila and ANGEL Minchie says

    November 4, 2019 at 7:54 am

    How wonderful you were there and that’s a LOT of people!

    Reply
  32. The Florida Furkids says

    November 4, 2019 at 7:06 am

    Pawsome!!!

    The Florida Furkids

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  33. Purrjamm says

    November 4, 2019 at 6:08 am

    What a truly amazing event to get invited to. We are so glad you were there to provide much needed purrtherapy and healing energy. This is such a wonderful cause. Great job ladies! Purrs

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  34. Catscue Catmom says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:09 am

    What a wonderful event, and you got to be part of it! Pawsome.

    Reply
  35. Miss Ki and Jean says

    November 4, 2019 at 5:04 am

    Once again you and your human did good work and helped people.

    Reply
  36. nancy-Davis says

    November 4, 2019 at 4:34 am

    You and Mom are very caring bringing so much happiness! XXXX

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  37. LESLEY CASTLE says

    November 4, 2019 at 2:36 am

    You and your mom are a blessing Summer.

    Reply
  38. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    November 4, 2019 at 1:58 am

    Many of those people have sadness and fear in their hearts and truly appreciate your healing calmness and purrs.

    Reply
  39. Emmit and Mimi says

    November 4, 2019 at 1:20 am

    You and your human have such beautiful souls.. Thank you both for what you do with love and kindness for all the folks you meet!
    As my mother would say, you (both) have earned another jewel in your heavenly crown

    Reply
  40. Mickey's Musings says

    November 4, 2019 at 1:12 am

    How wonderful that you attended that event.
    We bet you were popular too.After all who wouldn’t want to pet a charming cat like you?

    Purrs,Georgia and Julie

    Reply

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