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Building a Strong Foundation the First Ten Years 2004 BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION THE FIRST TEN YEARS 2004 ANNUAL REPORT of strong leadership years 10Advancing the health of dogs through: genetic research mapping and sequencing the canine genome canine health education prevention and treatment of canine diseases and a dynamic team, led by Dr. Robert J. Hritzo President 1995-2000 Howard Falberg President 2001-2002 John A. Studebaker President 2003-2004 1995-2004 of remarkable progress 10 years of tireless devotion to advancing they healthears of dogs The mission of the AKC Canine Health Foundation is to develop significant resources 10for basic and applied health programs, with emphasis on canine genetics, to improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners. Just ten years ago, the American Kennel Club The Foundation’s success has exceeded all THANKS TO: Canine Health Foundation began its expectations. That success is attributed to all Board of Directors admirable mission. The simple idea of a foun- of you who have given so much of yourselves, Scientists and Researchers dation dedicated to improving the health and your time and resources. On the inside pages Dog Clubs well being of dogs has mushroomed into a you will see just a few of the many accom- Sponsors and Collaborators vital force in the canine universe. plishments your work and support have made Millennium Founders possible. Together, we have truly been build- Founders In its short history, the Foundation has spear- ing a strong foundation for the future. Heritage Society Members headed significant genetic research that is Donors changing the way diseases are treated. It has Volunteers brought together scientists from throughout the world in a common effort to solve the crit- AND TO OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS: ical health problems of dogs and, in turn, of The American Kennel Club humans. It has funded significant discoveries Nestlé Purina PetCare Company that are helping in the fight against debilitat- ing diseases. Most importantly, it has made life better for our canine companions. Building a Strong Foundation The First Ten Years SPEARHEADING THE CANINE GENOME MAP GETTING UNDERWAY 1997 1996 First genetic linkage map of the THE BEGINNINGS 1995 CHF sponsors International canine genome published by AKC Canine Health Foundation Conference on Canine Hypothy- researchers at the Fred founded by American Kennel Club roidism at UC-Davis Hutchinson3 Cancer Research AKC provides $1 million endow- Center, spearheaded by the Contributions reach $447,000 ment and $600,000 for program AKC Canine Health Foundation Golden Retriever Club of funding and support; Foundation 2 12 individuals or families, America and American raises $190,000 in other funds 25 clubs and 8 corporations Miniature Schnauzer Club are Peer review process for grants named Founders 1 first clubs to open Donor developed, involving 51 Advised Funds with the Ralston Purina and American distinguished scientists from 21 Foundation Kennel Club sponsor first AKC leading research universities Canine Health Foundation Fifteen grants awarded, Requests for proposals sent to National Parent Club Canine including five for mapping the all veterinary schools in the U. S. Health Conference canine genome 45 proposals received 28 grants awarded, 32 clubs Ladies Dog Club of Boston First grants awarded for canine sponsor breed-specific canine initiates “Dollar a Dog” show hypothyroidism research health research promotion for the Foundation symposium at University of Foundation logo introduced California, Davis; canine bloat Foundation presentations made research at Purdue University; to numerous dog clubs in U. S. Foundation updates veterinari- and progressive retinal atrophy and England ans on canine genetic research research at Cornell University at AVMA Annual Conference Planned giving program, The Heritage Society, formed 3 HAILING RESCUE DOG HEROES 2001 AKCCHF Search and Rescue PROGRESS CONTINUES Dog Fund established to fund study of after-effects of 2000 September 11 disaster on Gene causing von Willibrand’s rescue dogs disease in Bernese Mountain 7 NEW ALLIANCES 1999 Dogs discovered Landmark comparative map of Purina sponsors Charity Ball; canine and human genomes International Kennel Club Bloat study of over 1900 dogs developed SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES completed6 Cluster fund-raiser initiated 1998 1st Genes Dogs and Cancer: Relationships established with Genetic test for X-linked Gene causing cystinuria in Emerging Concepts in Molecular Citibank and Veterinary Pet progressive retinal atrophy in Newfoundland discovered; first 5 Diagnosis and Therapy Insurance Siberian Huskies and Samoyeds test developed Conference brings together developed 4 Canine Health Information leading cancer researchers Canine Genome Mappers Center (CHIC) formed with Donor Advised Fund Meeting held “A Night to Remember” Gala held Orthopedic Foundation for contributions double Genetic test for congenital Helen Chrysler Greene Fund Animals Research tool developed to stationary night blindness in established for Legg Calve Gene for narcolepsy in make SNP markers quickly Briards developed Perthes Disease Doberman Pinschers located Noted Author Amy Tan inaugu- Foundation sponsors International Millennium Founders created with help from Foundation- rates benefit for Foundation Conference on Canine Immuno- funded canine genome map to recognize donors of $25,000 genetics and Immunologic International Canine Genome or more Diseases at UC-Davis Mappers Meeting held in Seattle Genetic tests for von Willebrand’s Dodge Foundation grant disease in Poodles, Manchester received Terriers and Pembroke Welsh Quarterly newsletter begun Corgis developed Foundation video produced by Foundation funds 2-year Veterinary Pet Insurance research project to create genetic linkage map 4 THE TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY 2004 Endowment Challenge begins MOVING FORWARD 2003 with American Kennel Club con- tributions of $500,000 plus up Foundation moves to Raleigh, to $500,000 in matching funds. NC offices of American Kennel Club. 10AKC Canine Health Foundation NEW INITIATIVES TO extends study of 9/11 rescue Canine Health Information CONQUER DISEASES 2002 dogs Center becomes permanent Canine Cancer Initiative focuses Canine genome sequence Foundation9 groundwork leads $1 million on advancing cancer released by NIH, using “whole research and education to landmark $50 million funding genome shotgun” approach of the canine genome sequenc- New drugs (SU11654), therapies ing project by the National Latest integrated map of canine (TM,8 IL-12) and a DNA vaccine Institutes of Health genome published, with over help combat canine cancer 3400 markers and nearly com- Gene found for MPS Type VI in Dog named high priority for plete dog genome coverage Miniature Pinschers genome sequencing by All-day prototype Breeder’s National Advisory Council for Mini-grants program named Symposium held at North Human Genome Research ACORNs offers seed money to Carolina State University in up-and-coming researchers and $408,360 awarded to U. of cooperation with AKC start-up projects Pennsylvania, Animal Medical Kennel Club of Philadelphia Center for 9/11 study Multi-year multi-million dollar benefit initiated on eve of NBC- alliance formed with Nestlé Charity Navigator gives televised National Dog Show Purina PetCare Company Foundation highest rating for Memorial Fund created in honor fiscal management First year Nestlé Purina Parent of longtime Foundation support- Club Partnership Program con- CanineHealthOnline established er Seme Auslander of IKC tributions of $42,000 received; to link dog owners with experts more than 100 clubs participate on canine health topics Foundation sponsors U. of Florida 6th Annual Dog Owners and Breeders Symposium; Advances in Canine and Feline Genetics Conference Foundation featured on NBC-TV National Dog Show 5 board of directors 2004 FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ROW 1: JOHN A. STUDEBAKER, PRESIDENT WAYNE E. FERGUSON, VICE PRESIDENT CATHERINE BELL, SECOND VICE PRESIDENT ROBERT L. KELLY, TREASURER LEE ARNOLD, SECRETARY ROW 2: DR. SHELDON B. ADLER PAMELA STEPHENS BUCKLES DR. A. DUANE BUTHERUS PAUL A. CAILLAUD MYRLE HALE ROW 3: SUSAN LACROIX HAMIL MARY EDWARDS HAYES KAREN T. LEFRAK PROF. IRIS CORNELIA LOVE DR. ASA MAYS ROW 4: THOMAS L. MILLNER ANDREW (GENE) MILLS DR. WILLIAM R. NEWMAN STEVE T. REMSPECHER NINA SCHAEFFER ROW 5: DR. WILLIAM C. TRUESDALE CINDY VOGELS TOM CROWE, DIRECTOR EMERITUS HOWARD FALBERG, DIRECTOR EMERITUS DR. C. CRESTON FARROW, DIRECTOR EMERITUS ROW 6: ELYSABETH HIGGINS, DIRECTOR EMERITUS DR. ROBERT J. HRITZO, DIRECTOR EMERITUS STAFF STAFF DEBORAH (DD) A. DILALLA, MBA, EXECUTIVE BETSY J. FRENZ, DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT ERIKA A. WERNE, MIM, RITA Y. GARDNER, DIRECTOR OF GRANTS SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 6 from the president letter JOHN A. STUDEBAKER PRESIDENT AND CHAMPION WINDY RIDGE CHUNK OF SUN VALLEY Dear Friends of the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation: It has been a decade of remarkable progress. Restoring sight to a Armed with an initial gift of $500,000 from our founder and great blind dog. Mapping and sequencing the canine genome. benefactor, the American Kennel Club, and the promise of another Discovering the genes for cystinuria, congenital stationary night $500,000 in matching funds, we launched our Double the Dollars blindness, von Willebrand's disease and MPS VI. And this is only for Dogs Endowment Challenge in late 2004, offering a one-time the “tip of the iceberg.” Since its formation in 1995, the American opportunity for dog fanciers to double their contributions. We urge Kennel Club Canine Health
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