On October 8, 1994, the Board of Directors of the Scottish Terrier Club of America established a special fund to be held in Trust for the purposes of funding, in whole or in part:

• Research and studies of diseases and defects affecting the Scottish Terrier;
• Enhancement of the opportunities for cure or containment of such diseases and defects;
• Education of STCA members on research results and on other health issues;
• Educational programs for breeders and owners of Scottish Terriers, and other pure-bred dogs.

Thanks to the generous contributions from STCA members and Scottie enthusiasts, the Health Trust Fund has been able to support, in part or in whole, the following projects:

• Scottish Terrier Health Survey of 1995;
• Promotion of the DNA based vWD test, the result of research originally sponsored by the STC of Michigan;
• Study of oxidant stress and antioxidant levels in liver shunts;
• Study of tumor suppressor genes in canine melanoma;
• DNA study of CMO with ultimate development of a carrier test;
• DNA study of Scottie Cramp with ultimate development of a carrier test;
• Case/control study of Transitional Cell Carcinoma (bladder cancer);
• Study of Cerebellar Abiotrophy (ataxia);
• Atopic Dermatitus;
• Recombinant thyrotropin for the next generation of canine TSH and Immunoassays with improved sensitivity;
• Tumor cell vaccination for the treatment of canine Lymphoma;
• Control of Cox2 gene expression in canine squamous cell carcinoma;
• Targeted DNA collection for Cerebellar Abiotrophy;
• Combined molecular approaches to treat Hemangiosarcoma;
• Oligonucletide Micoarroy gene expression profiling of canine Lymphoma;
• Genetic determinants of susceptibility of Hypothyroid disease in dogs.

The work of the Health Trust fund has just begun. There are many important projects under consideration. By making a tax-deductible gift to the STCA Health Trust Fund, you can help us make a difference in the lives of all Scottish Terriers world wide.

Gifts can be made as a memorial or tribute to a special Scottie or Scottie person.

Remember the HTF when:

• Planning your estate;
• Listing the beneficiaries of your IRA or other retirement plan;
• Donating collections or art work;
• Contributing a percentage of proceeds from auctions or club raffles.

Send Donations to:

Ms. Lisa Kincheloe, lkinch@pacbell.net
HTF Treasurer
22 Santa Lucia Ave.
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-757-9585

For Information:

Louis Mitchell, MD, Chairman
4601 22nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79407-2315
E-mail: Hotdamnlm@aol.com

Copyright 2008
Scottish Terrier Club of America
Health Trust Fund

The STCA Health Trust Fund
is a not-for-profit 501 (C) (3) corporation.
All contributions are tax deductible.
Donors will receive acknowledgement for tax purposes.