I asked a few days ago about other ways of paying money in toward the Aleutians research, and have since received permission from Vickie McKimmey to post her response here. ------ Vickie McKimmey <[log in to unmask]> >Do donations need to be in cheque form? How about credit card or cash >donations? Is it possible to send direct to Dr Karen? I feel that people >who are in close proximity to her may find that easier and safer than >sending via mail to the Pamela Slack Memorial Fund. The grant fund can accept credit card donos. Also, by going through the fund a group of ferret folks will be overseeing the research to be sure we are getting the most for our dollar. By just giving it to Karen doesn't necessarily mean it will be to our benefit. If still interested, please email jim in the office at [log in to unmask] to see how he wants to handle the cc transaction. He can give you his direct phone number to do it over the phone or his fax number to fax in the info. Thanks for your interest! Vickie ------ Contributions go to: The Pamela Slack Memorial Fund. c/o American Ferret Association PO Box 255 Crownsville, MD 21032-0255 ATTN: ADV Research Fund In subsequent emails, I was informed that any donations made direct to the researching vet *if tagged* will be used for the research. However, I have since learned that Dr Karen Rosenthal may not be working on the Aleutians research after all, concentrating instead on Adrenal and Insulinoma. I would be interested in knowing when a new prospective researcher is found for Aleutians. Sam Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead If everyone got together ferrets would be treated fairly. http://www.ferretfans.net [Posted in FML issue 2954]