Several people wrote and asked me to post information about how to donate to UGA for ADV Research, so here goes. First, make the check out to "The Arch Foundation". This is the official fundraising organization for all of the University of GA. Next, and this is extremely important, write "for ferret ADV research and vaccine" on the notations line of the check. Because the Arch Foundation collects money for all of UGA, they are not aware of all the different projects that the various departments run. It is also very important that the check get sent to the attention of Dr. Branson Ritchie. He heads up the team that does the research. The name of his team is Companion Animal Emerging Diseases. They are the team that has come up with several important bird vaccines, and they have also done extensive research on some wildlife infectious diseases. Again, within the Companion Animal Emerging Diseases program, there are various projects that are ongoing. By sending the check directly to Dr. Ritchie's attention, he can insure that the funds get properly credited in his department to ADV research, even though you may get a letter saying it went to Emerging Diseases. Here is Dr. Ritchie's address: Dr. Branson Ritchie H316 VET MED - 1 ATHENS, GA 30602-0000 Dr. Ritchie will then forward the check on to the proper people to get it deposited into the Arch Foundation accounts. In the past, when money has been sent directly to the Arch Foundation, it has not always gotten properly credited, which is why I stress sending it to Dr. Ritchie's attention. You can also enclose a brief note stating this is a donation for ADV Research. My thanks go out to anyone who does donate to UGA for ADV Research. I feel this is something important, and it is something I am committed to seeing through. Danee DeVore ADV - If your ferret hasn't been tested, you don't know! For more information visit: http://www.ferretadv.com ADV - Find out how you can help: http://help4adv.terrabox.com/ [Posted in FML 6521]