The G.R.A.C.E. Fund - University of Georgia College of Veterinary ...

tory The Story ofG.R.A.C.E.“Several years ago my friend Grace, a beautifulAiredale, became very sick with cancer. I took her tothe University of Georgia Veterinary Hospital whereshe received excellent treatment. I was touched byhow much the veterinarians cared.Much to my heartbreak though, Grace didn’tmake it to her next birthday. But because she was sucha loving, kindhearted dog and because I loved her somuch, I decided to establish a fund in her honor tohelp other dogs.The fund is named for Grace and my two currentdogs. G.R.A.C.E. stands for Grace, Rosemary, AthenaCanine Emergency.My hope is the beneficiaries of the fund canbenefit from the same kind of care”Grace received.With your help, I’m sure they can.— Jim Shearonwww.vet.uga.edu/givingThe University of Georgia College of VeterinaryMedicine, founded in 1946, is dedicated to trainingfuture veterinarians, providing services to animal ownersand veterinarians and conducting research to improvethe health of animals as well as people. The collegeenrolls 96 students each fall out of more than 500 whoapply. It has more than 130 faculty members.Through its hospital and diagnostic laboratories, theCollege benefits pets and their owners, food producinganimals and wildlife. The laboratories safeguard publichealth through disease surveillance. Research conductedat the college improves the health and quality of life forcompanion animals and improves the productivity andhealth of poultry and livestock.AssistanceG.R.A.C.E.FundCan theycount onyour help?Help hospital clients whocannot afford treatment orroutine care for their dogsThe University of Georgia is committed to principlesof equal opportunity and affirmative action.College of Veterinary Medicine

About theG.R.A.C.E. FundThe G.R.A.C.E. (Grace, Rosemary, AthenaCanine Emergency) Fund is designed to help clientsof the University of Georgia College of VeterinaryMedicine Small Animal Teaching Hospital who havedemonstrated financial need to help cover the cost ofany medical procedure for their dog. The fund is setup to help dogs who are ill, injured or require routinecare which their owners cannot afford. Assistance willbe given each fiscal year as long as funds are available.Where does the money for thefund come from?Some of the proceeds fromthe annual G.R.A.C.E.’s BirthdayParty are contributed to the fund.But the fund relies mainly onprivate gifts from dog lovers likeyou who understand how muchdog owners care about theirpets and how difficult it is to seeanimals suffer.What is the G.R.A.C.E.Birthday Party?This event takes place every year on the spaciousgrounds of Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast inWatkinsville, Ga. As many as 600 dogs and theirowners attend this entertaining event, which featuresgames and refreshments for people and their pets.If you and your dog would like to attend, pleasecall (706) 769-2633 and ask to be included on themailing list.College of Veterinary MedicineWhat kind of treatment will thefund cover?The G.R.A.C.E. Fund will pay for preventive care aswell as treatment for diseases like cancer, hip dysplasia, eyeand skin diseases, diabetes, arthritis, obesity, and a host ofother ailments from which dogs may suffer.How can you help?Your generous gift to theG.R.A.C.E. Fund is a thoughtfulway to honor or memorializea pet while making assistanceavailable to dog owners whoneed financial help.Your attendance at theannual G.R.A.C.E.’s BirthdayParty also will help the fund, inaddition to other animal welfareservices.The paintingsof Grace andthe G.R.A.C.E.Birthday Partyare the generousgifts of folk artistPeter Loose.Yes, I’d like to help!Enclosed is my tax-deductible gift for the G.R.A.C.E. Fund:❑ $25 ❑ $50 ❑ $100 ❑ Other_________________________________________________________My Name_________________________________________________________Address_________________________________________________________City / State / Zip Code_________________________________________________________Phone_________________________________________________________E-mailThis gift is ❑ in honor of ❑ in memory of:_________________________________________________________Name of Pet_________________________________________________________Species and Breed_________________________________________________________Owner’s Name_________________________________________________________Address_________________________________________________________City / State / Zip CodeAn acknowledgment of your gift will be sent promptlyto the pet’s owner.Please make checks payable to:The UGA Foundation / G.R.A.C.E. FundMail to:The University of GeorgiaCollege of Veterinary MedicineOffice of DevelopmentAthens, GA 30602-7371Will your company match your gift?If so, please send us your company’s matching gift form.The value of your donation could be doubled or tripled.❑ Please notify me when the next G.R.A.C.E.’sBirthday Party takes place.