notes: For Immediate Release - October 24, 2007 Take The Lead establishes California Wildfire Relief Fund to provide assistance to dog show people. Take The Lead has announced the formation of The California Wildfire Relief Fund to help people in the dog show world who have suffered losses in the devastation of this tragedy. The Westminster Kennel Club, PEDIGREE® Food For Dogs and the MB-F Dog Show Organization have stepped up to make the initial donations to help provide immediate assistance. “We have many friends who are in need and we want to help in whatever way we can,” said Take The Lead Chairman Edd E. Bivin. “This fund will help provide some immediate relief for those touched by this disaster. We thank Westminster, Pedigree and MB-F for their generous response and leadership in this effort.” The California Wildfire Relief Fund has been created to assist people who have been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for five years. Immediate financial relief is available to those who live in the federally designated disaster area and have suffered loss as a direct result of the fire. For further information or to apply for assistance, contact Take The Lead via its web site (www.takethelead.org) or by calling 1-800-814-1123. Checks should be made out to Take The Lead Disaster Fund and mailed to Take The Lead, P.O. Box 6353, Watertown, NY 13601. For donations by credit card, please call the office. All inquiries, applications and awards are held in strictest confidence. For information regarding assistance from the American Kennel Club and the affiliated organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery, please contact Marcy Zigler at mlz@akc.org or 212-696-8346. -> The California Wildfire Relief Fund has been created to assist people in the sport of purebred dogs with immediate financial relief from the devastation suffered from this disaster. Recipients must meet the following criteria: Live in the federally designated disaster area Suffered loss as a direct result of the fires Been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for five years Our ability to respond to each request is directly related to the accumulated disaster funds received. For Immediate Release - October 24, 2007 Take The Lead establishes California Wildfire Relief Fund to provide assistance to dog show people. Take The Lead has announced the formation of The California Wildfire Relief Fund to help people in the dog show world who have suffered losses in the devastation of this tragedy. The Westminster Kennel Club, PEDIGREE® Food For Dogs and the MB-F Dog Show Organization have stepped up to make the initial donations to help provide immediate assistance. “We have many friends who are in need and we want to help in whatever way we can,” said Take The Lead Chairman Edd E. Bivin. “This fund will help provide some immediate relief for those touched by this disaster. We thank Westminster, Pedigree and MB-F for their generous response and leadership in this effort.” The California Wildfire Relief Fund has been created to assist people who have been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for five years. Immediate financial relief is available to those who live in the federally designated disaster area and have suffered loss as a direct result of the fire. For further information or to apply for assistance, contact Take The Lead via its web site (www.takethelead.org) or by calling 1-800-814-1123. Checks should be made out to Take The Lead Disaster Fund and mailed to Take The Lead, P.O. Box 6353, Watertown, NY 13601. For donations by credit card, please call the office. All inquiries, applications and awards are held in strictest confidence. For information regarding assistance from the American Kennel Club and the affiliated organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery, please contact Marcy Zigler at mlz@akc.org or 212-696-8346.
organization: Non-Profit Charity -> Non-Profit Foundation
mission: The California Wildfire Relief Fund has been created to assist people in the sport of purebred dogs with immediate financial relief from the devastation suffered from this disaster. Recipients must meet the following criteria: Live in the federally designated disaster area Suffered loss as a direct result of the fires Been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for five years Our ability to respond to each request is directly related to the accumulated disaster funds received. -> With your help, we can make a difference in people’s lives. Take The Lead provides direct services, support and care for people in the sport of purebred dogs who suffer the devastation of life-threatening or terminal illness. We welcome your support. Take The Lead relies upon membership, donations and fundraising events held around the country. There are many ways that you can help: through your donations, by becoming a member and being a participant in fundraising events. In 2006, Take The Lead announced a $1.3 million Endowment Campaign aimed at enhancing its capacity to provide support and services for many years to come. Take The Lead was founded in 1993 as a not-for-profit foundation under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service code. All contributions to Take the Lead are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

notes: For Immediate Release - October 24, 2007 Take The Lead establishes California Wildfire Relief Fund to provide assistance to dog show people. Take The Lead has announced the formation of The California Wildfire Relief Fund to help people in the dog show world who have suffered losses in the devastation of this tragedy. The Westminster Kennel Club, PEDIGREE® Food For Dogs and the MB-F Dog Show Organization have stepped up to make the initial donations to help provide immediate assistance. “We have many friends who are in need and we want to help in whatever way we can,” said Take The Lead Chairman Edd E. Bivin. “This fund will help provide some immediate relief for those touched by this disaster. We thank Westminster, Pedigree and MB-F for their generous response and leadership in this effort.” The California Wildfire Relief Fund has been created to assist people who have been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for five years. Immediate financial relief is available to those who live in the federally designated disaster area and have suffered loss as a direct result of the fire. For further information or to apply for assistance, contact Take The Lead via its web site (www.takethelead.org) or by calling 1-800-814-1123. Checks should be made out to Take The Lead Disaster Fund and mailed to Take The Lead, P.O. Box 6353, Watertown, NY 13601. For donations by credit card, please call the office. All inquiries, applications and awards are held in strictest confidence. For information regarding assistance from the American Kennel Club and the affiliated organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery, please contact Marcy Zigler at mlz@akc.org or 212-696-8346. -> For Immediate Release - October 24, 2007 Take The Lead establishes California Wildfire Relief Fund to provide assistance to dog show people. Take The Lead has announced the formation of The California Wildfire Relief Fund to help people in the dog show world who have suffered losses in the devastation of this tragedy. The Westminster Kennel Club, PEDIGREE® Food For Dogs and the MB-F Dog Show Organization have stepped up to make the initial donations to help provide immediate assistance. “We have many friends who are in need and we want to help in whatever way we can,” said Take The Lead Chairman Edd E. Bivin. “This fund will help provide some immediate relief for those touched by this disaster. We thank Westminster, Pedigree and MB-F for their generous response and leadership in this effort.” The California Wildfire Relief Fund has been created to assist people who have been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for five years. Immediate financial relief is available to those who live in the federally designated disaster area and have suffered loss as a direct result of the fire. For further information or to apply for assistance, contact Take The Lead via its web site (www.takethelead.org) or by calling 1-800-814-1123. Checks should be made out to Take The Lead Disaster Fund and mailed to Take The Lead, P.O. Box 6353, Watertown, NY 13601. For donations by credit card, please call the office. All inquiries, applications and awards are held in strictest confidence. For information regarding assistance from the American Kennel Club and the affiliated organization AKC Companion Animal Recovery, please contact Marcy Zigler at mlz@akc.org or 212-696-8346.