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A healthy 68-year-old man with no symptoms was diagnosed with a severe lung disease, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and after a series of tests, underwent a successful double-lung transplant, which significantly improved his quality of life and allowed him to continue his passion for training therapy dogs, highlighting the importance of medical advancements and hope in treating terminal diseases.
Dozens of golden retrievers and their owners gathered at the Boston Marathon finish line to pay tribute to Spencer and Penny, two beloved therapy dogs who carried "BOSTON STRONG" flags at past marathons. The dogs wore yellow bandanas with "GOLDEN STRONG" and played together in honor of all dogs who have lost their lives to cancer. The event was organized by Massachusetts Golden Meetups and included a $1,000 donation to dog cancer research in Spencer and Penny's names.
Hundreds of golden retrievers and their owners gathered in Boston Common to honor Spencer, the official dog of the Boston Marathon, who died in February at age 13 from an inoperable cancer. Spencer gained fame as an enthusiastic spectator at Mile 3 of the marathon course who dutifully held a Boston Strong flag as runners stopped for photos. The event was organized by MA Golden Meetups as a tribute to Spencer and Penny, one of his litter mates’ offspring, who also died from cancer a week after Spencer.