A Personal Struggle
Our
Golden Oliver
led the way when our site came online in 1997. And, his
valiant struggle and loss to lymphoma helped us channel our efforts in more
healthful and holistic ways. Yet, even with reduced vaccinations, filtered
water, a chemically-clean environment, organic foods, and more, we did not
escape a fibrosarcoma diagnosis with our
Golden Darcy in 2005. Their images, along with other Goldens who
have lost such
battles, are honored above.
Helping Harley Fund — Providing Cancer Treatment 'Working Dog' Grants
In October 2006, we learned about
Harley, a Golden boy from San Antonio. The discovery of a brain tumor had compounded
difficulties his mom, Andrea Hanssen, was
experiencing due to being a widow, single mom, and
nursing student. Wanting to do all that was being
recommended by the veterinary specialists, the huge costs of
treatment took her entire savings.
But, Andrea
continued on, her positive spirit present
even though Harley was not well enough to continue his visitations to
wounded soldiers at the Brooke Army Medical Center. We
raised over $10,000 for Harley, our grant program then named in his wonderful
memory.
Making Donations to this Special Program
Your tax-deductible donations are integral to our provision of grants to
help working dogs in need of cancer treatment.
Donations can be made in any amount by clicking below.
Make a $100 donation
and you will receive the
wonderful plush pup shown here as a thank-you for our most generous supporters. A
plush Russ Berrie pup, he has been named in
memory of our first Golden, Ollie. Be sure to click on
this little guy to see a Super-Sized version!
These Golden Retriever pups are 5 inches
high and 12 inches long, and their materials are
additionally non-toxic & non-allergenic. Believe
me, these puppers are just too cute and
squeezably soft for words.
$100
Donation w/Plush Pup |
Making
a Difference
A man with Alzheimer's wanders
from his home, a hiker goes missing, a trapped family
desperately tries to escape flood waters. The
National
Association for Search & Rescue indicates that
the ability to save a life is often dependent upon how
quickly the person can be found and accessed. But, providing
enough well-equipped and well-trained search and rescue
professionals is a daunting task.
 The first in hopefully a series of cards honoring our
wonderful working dogs was inspired by SAR Golden Brady, a
talented boy whose specialties include Live Finds and Area
Search. His handler is Deana Hudgins, President of the
Ohio Search Dog Association,
Inc., a non-profit all volunteer response unit.
Sadly, Brady
was diagnosed with cancer in June 2008, our learning about
his plight when a application to this grant program was received.
We have provided Brady with a
grant and are keeping him in our thoughts and hoping for a
good recovery.
You can learn more
about Brady's story here.
This design is featured on oversized 5¼" x 7¼" quality
classic ivory linen cards, which are a hefty 80-pound
weight. The set includes matching 70-pound ivory linen
envelopes along with 10 glossy puppy stickers (can be
purchased separately here).
The cards are blank inside to allow for your own
message.
How to Apply for a Helping
Harley Cancer Treatment Grant
Our grants are $500 per individual working dog, the
reimbursements provided directly to respective veterinary personnel for oncology
related expenses in the United States and Canada. Applicants must be active
working dogs, that is, in the areas of assistance, search & rescue, enforcement,
or animal-assisted therapy.
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Click here to download the [PDF] Helping Harley Cancer Fund Grant
Application. |
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Snail mail your
completed application to the Land of PureGold Foundation
with a copy of the paid veterinary oncology bill.
This bill may be
dated no more than four months from the date of the application.
Also, send
an email to let us know that your grant application is
on the way. |
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The Land of
PureGold Foundation will pay $500 of the bill total within
14 days of receipt, if the application meets established
criteria. |
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Dogs Helped by our Grant Program
Please
learn more about some of the wonderful dogs who have received grants to aid
in their cancer treatment.
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