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 AKC
Canine Health Foundation News Alert
AKC Canine Health Foundation News Alert
Great Dane Club of America and Great Dane Club of
America Charitable Trust $52,000 in Canine Health
Research [Tuesday, April 7, 2009]
The Great Dane Club of America and Great Dane Club of
America Charitable Trust have continued their
dedication to funding canine health studies by their
recent generous sponsorship of more than $50,000 to
support CHF-funded research. The sponsorship, which
supports several grants that will advance the health
of the Great Dane, brings the organizations' total
giving to CHF to over $75,000!
Canine health initiatives funded by the Club and
Health Trust include studies in Lymphoma, Osteosarcoma,
Cardiomyopathy, Cryptorchidism and Epilepsy. These
studies are also sponsored by other clubs and breed
foundations. By combining forces with these groups,
the Great Dane Club of America and Great Dane Club of
America Health Trust Fund have maximized their funding
and support of research. While the cardiomyopathy
study is Great Dane-specific, the other research
projects will benefit all dogs, making the Great Dane
sponsorship all the more valuable.
"The Canine Health Foundation's vision of providing a
better future for dogs through funding research on the
canine genome and to discover the causes and
treatments of canine diseases has provided the Great
Dane Club of America (GDCA) the opportunity to partner
with them to fund canine research to benefit not only
Great Danes but all dogs," said Linda Ridder,
President of the Great Dane Club of America. "The GDCA
thanks the CHF for this opportunity to participate in
a brighter future for our canine companions through
these health studies."
Added Paul Hardiman, Trustee of the Great Dane Club of
America Charitable Trust (GDCACT), "The rewarding
relationship with the CHF has been a privilege for me
personally. The advances that have been made as a
result of the GDCACT alliance and that of the GDCA
with the CHF have been phenomenal. The GDCACT looks
forward to being a small part of helping in the
eradication of significant health problems not just to
our breed but any knowledge gained or experienced will
be of benefit to all."
"We are very appreciative of the Great Dane fanciers
and their continuing support," states Dr. Terry
Warren, CEO of the AKC Canine Health Foundation. "The
Great Dane Club of America and the Great Dane Club of
America Charitable Trust have played a significant
role in advancing the health of all dogs, now and in
the future."
Click here to support important research at the AKC
Canine Health Foundation and please consider a
recurring gift.
Contact:
Erika Werne
Director of Education, Communications & Club Relations
AKC Canine Health Foundation
919-334-4010
888-682-9696
www.akcchf.org
The AKC Canine Health Foundation, founded in 1995 by
the American Kennel Club, is the largest nonprofit
worldwide to fund health research exclusively for
canines. Our goal is to help dogs live longer,
healthier lives. The AKC Canine Health Foundation is
the leader in non-invasive genetic health research,
stem cell research, and biotherapeutics benefiting
both canines and humans. Through the generous
financial support of the American Kennel Club and the
Nestlé Purina PetCare Co., we’re proud to announce we
have allocated more than $22 million in canine health
research through more than 75 schools and research
institutions worldwide.
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largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and
oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United
States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the
integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of
purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.
Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs
and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates
for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances
canine health and well-being, works to protect the
rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog
ownership. More than 20,000 competitions for AKC-registered
purebred dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations
each year including conformation, agility, obedience,
rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound
events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests.
Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane
Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion
Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog.
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