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Message from Dr. Jean Dodds, Co-trustee
We have raised the required funds needed to begin the study. The research has begun under the direction of Dr. Ronald Schultz and The University of Wisconsin Foundation. The new challenge is to continue to raise the funds to support year two and cover modest new costs. Continuing to raise the funds is essential so the project can continue.
The Rabies Challenge Fund needs to raise a total of $1.25 million to complete the 5 and 7 year challenge studies. With your help for year two, we are another year closer to making this goal a reality!
This vaccine research project to address the duration of immunity actually conveyed by rabies vaccine will be performed by Dr. Ronald Schultz, Chairman of Pathobiology at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine.The second phase of the project will finance a study of the adjuvants used in veterinary vaccines, and establish a federal adverse reaction reporting system for rabies and other vaccines.
The University of Wisconsin will donate all of the necessary overhead costs for these studies which normally amount to 48% of the direct research costs. Furthermore, Dr. Schultz, the Principal Investigator, has volunteered his time in conducting the research. My staff at Hemopet are donating their efforts as well. The only monies used from the pre-grant funds were IRS fees associated with applying for non-profit status. All other monies donated to The Rabies Challenge Fund Charitable Trust will go directly to funding these studies.
Jean
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The Rabies Challenge Fund Charitable Trust will determine the duration of immunity conveyed by rabies vaccines. The goal is to extend the required interval for rabies boosters to 5 and then to 7 years. This project depends primarily upon grassroots gifts for funding the costs of conducting the requisite vaccine trials. Our contributions to date have come mostly from kennel clubs and private individuals. The Challenge fund is a federally registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization [Fed. EIN # 84-6390682].
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EXCITING CHALLENGE ANNOUNCEMENTS !
Joint $35,000 Matching Gift to the Rabies Challenge
Jan Rasmusen author of the national-award-winning health care book, Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care, and an anonymous donor announce a combined $35,000 matching gift to The Rabies Challenge Fund. From May 1st to August 31st, Jan and the anonymous donors will match $1 of every $2 donated up to $35,000, and Jan will send an autographed copy of her book for donations above $500 as well. Jan’s and Chiclet’s gift is being made in honor of Chiclet’s companion, Jiggy, who developed autoimmune liver disease after a rabies shot.
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Rin Tin Tin and Benji Endorse The Rabies Challenge Fund
Rin Tin Tin will provide the Rabies Challenge Fund with 1,000 8x10" Black and White “Original Limited Edition Autographed Pictures” to be distributed FREE to those who make a donation of $100 or more to the study.
