“Hi. I am a Scout, and I am a lucky dog. And not fair because I found this cool stick. But because I am a cancer survivor. I had a tumor in my heart. And only a 1 percent chance of surviving. “This is what the voiceover of an advertisement says about images of Scout, a golden retriever. However, this spot, some 110 million viewers will see it.
This privately paid ad will be broadcast during the Super Bowl on Sunday evening, which remains the most watched sporting event in the United States. The spot lasts half a minute. And to spend 30 seconds in the final of the American football championship, you have to spend almost $ 6 million. But David MacNeil did. To thank those who saved his 7 year old dog.
He suddenly collapsed
Last summer, reports CBS, Scout suddenly collapsed. Veterinarians have diagnosed him with hemangiosarcoma, a very aggressive cancer of the walls of blood vessels, which tends to metastasize quickly. We gave him a month at most.
But David MacNeil did not accept this verdict. He turned to the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, who put together a treatment program described as innovative and “cutting edge”. First chemotherapy, explains CBS. Then radiation therapy for the tumor found in the animal’s heart, combined with immunotherapy to boost its immune system.
The tumor is almost gone
The tumor has gradually shrunk and is now almost gone. Scout remains tracked and treated today. But Wisconsin specialists now seem optimistic and emphasize above all that his quality of life is of a high standard.
David MacNeil has the means. He is the founder and patron of WeatherTech, a company that manufactures auto accessories such as home and pet products. And so he decided to show his gratitude in a spectacular way to say the least.
Support research
But the spot with Scout is not just a huge thank you for his saviors. David MacNeil also intends to take the opportunity to launch a collection of donations for the veterinary school that takes care of his dog. So that she can continue her work and her research on cancers. And also because these advances could also benefit humans.
“We wanted to use the biggest stage possible to highlight the story of Scout and these incredible breakthroughs, which go beyond helping dogs and pets,” he said. “This research will also help advance cancer treatments for humans. It is therefore possible to save millions of lives from all species. ”
As for the advertisement that will be broadcast during the Super Bowl, he has already published it on the count Instagram from Scout, who is also the mascot of his company.
R. M.
Created: 01.31.2020, 9:06 a.m.
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