From Edd E. Bivin, Chairman of the Board, April 28, 2008:

"It is with great sadness this morning that the Board of Directors of Take The Lead acknowledge the loss of our dear friend and fellow Board member- Dr. James Holt.

Jim has been a long time member of our Board and his assistance and guidance for many years has been invaluable. His contributions to Take The Lead and to the roles that he has undertaken at the American Kennel Club will long be remembered by those in our sport.

 He will be greatly missed by us all."

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.

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