Canine Hero

Canine Hero for 2023 PuppyUp Memphis Walk

For each PuppyUp Walk, the Event Manager and their Walk Team select both a Human Cancer Hero and a Canine Cancer Hero, to be honored during the Walk ceremonies.

These Heroes are chosen because of their exemplary attitude towards their particular type of cancer, showing bravery and hopefulness in their fight against this terrible disease.

The Canine Hero for Memphis is Lucky Griffin. Her story is shown below. 

 

Lucky was found under a farmer’s wagon in Holly Springs and given to my brother, James, by mom and dad. After James passed in 2021, Lucky came to live with me.  A mass was removed from Lucky’s left hind leg that turned out to be cancer and I was told the best person to see for treatment was Dr Mitchener and her team.

July 27th was her first day for cancer treatment and also James’ birthday. I knew it was a “Lucky” day. She has been brave her whole life and this is just one more time to prove how strong she is. To this day, Lucky is still chasing her brother and sister in the back yard, enjoying having her hair brushed, hugs and treats.