Southeast Division’s
Charitable Trust Fundraiser
January 2012

January 14th 2012 marked the date of the first annual Southeast Division’s Charitable Trust fundraiser. This event was hosted by Jody and Steve Hill and by Jay and David Miller during the Florida Circuit in Brooksville, FL.
 The Charitable Trust is undertaking a huge project over the next two years that will benefit all Danes and all dogs for that matter, mapping the Great Dane genome will help our guys in many ways. While the mapping process proceeds, two areas of concern are being focused on. Megaesophagus and Dilated Cardio Myopathy, both affect our breed. The research community will be more likely to work on Dane related issues because they will have a made starting point. Long term understanding of the language of the genome could lead to a goldmine of information which will enable genetic tests and treatments to be developed to treat problems impossible to deal with what we know today. The trust and the GDCA are also funding a project that will make diagnosing Wobblers easier, less expensive and pain free. Very early diagnosis is one of the goals of this project. Results to date have been very encouraging.
 The event attracted about 150 guests that had come to participate in the Circuit and a few non-Dane people even attended the event. Jody and Jay supplied and served a fabulous spread for all to enjoy. Over $7000 was raised with check donations still being accepted. Many beautiful items were donated for raffle and auction went to the highest bidder or lucky ticket holder.
 The hosts wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to all that attended and that contributed to the future of our breed.
 
If you would like to make a donation to the Charitable Trust Click Here…
 
Here are some photos from the evening….enjoy!