Summers Charity Fund
Advancing Hope Through
Canine Cancer Research
Through fundraising events, charitable partnerships, and community support, Summers Charity is helping raise awareness and create a brighter future for dogs and the families who love them.
About Summers Charity Fund
Inspired by the community impact of our flagship event, Dozer’s Run, Summers Charity was created to expand our outreach even further. As a 501(c)3 organization, our mission is to focus on growing awareness, funding, and support for canine cancer research, including:
- Bringing communities together through charitable events held throughout the year
- Supporting other organizations that make a meaningful difference
- Creating opportunities for people to give back and make an impact
Gather. Give Back.
Make a Difference.
Dozer’s Run 5K
2027 Date TBD
Join runners, families, supporters, and sponsors for Summers Charity’s flagship fundraising event benefiting canine cancer research.
Redfire Guest Bartending Event
June 30, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Support our mission while enjoying a night out with friends, local supporters, and community partners at Redfire Grill & Steakhouse in Hockessin, DE!
GivingTuesday
December 1, 2026
Join Summers Charity in the global movement of generosity by helping support fundraising efforts for canine cancer research.
Thank You
Advancing Awareness & Research
At Summers Charity, our mission extends beyond fundraising events — we are committed to helping raise awareness for the critical work being done in canine cancer research.
Organizations like Penn Vet Cancer Center are leading groundbreaking efforts where compassionate veterinary care and innovative cancer research come together. Researchers, scientists, and medical collaborators are working across both human and veterinary medicine to better understand cancer and pursue life-changing breakthroughs that may benefit both dogs and people alike.
Through the work of Penn Vet's experts and their research teams, important discoveries are being made through collaboration, clinical studies, and comparative oncology research that continues to push the field forward.
While Summers Charity may represent only a small part of the larger effort, we are proud to support and raise awareness for the canine cancer research initiatives at Penn Vet through community-driven fundraising and advocacy. Every event, donation, sponsorship, and act of support helps fund Penn Vet's work and advances progress in the fight against canine cancer.
You can learn more about the inspiring work being done through the resources below:
“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.”
– Agnes Sligh Turnbull
Interested in sponsorship or partnership opportunities?
Contact Summers Charity to learn more about our fundraising efforts, upcoming events, and more!