The American German Shepherd Charitable Foundation has funded Stem Cell Research that has already been completed by Dr Clemmons of the University of Florida. While the stem cell transplant showed marked improvement in motor function and the dogs were stronger and able to walk better than they had the results were short lived. Dr Clemmons is still doing extensive research in DM in the German Shepherd Dog. You can support this research by contributing to the AGSDCF and by attending the Foundation Benefit at the National on Friday night. @ tickets for $60.00 sent to the address below made out to AGSDCF or To Contribute to DM--You can make the check out to the Americian GSD Charitable Foundation / Dr Clemmons DM Research so that it clearly is indicated that it goes to Dr Clemmons DM Research. Then mail your check for the Friday night event at the National or for Research to Van Dukeman, Treasurer 1401 S. River Oaks Dr. Mahomet, IL 61853 Thank you so much!! Ginny Altman, AGSDCF Health Liaison and Vice President AGSDCF In a message dated 8/25/2007 1:06:37 AM Central Daylight Time, Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: From: Windwalkergsds@xxxxxx Date: Fri, 24 Aug 2007 23:38:41 EDT Subject: Re: CHF Uupdate from Wayne Ferguson In a message dated 8/24/2007 9:14:27 PM Mountain Daylight Time, pmick12@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: > As you may have been reading, we've funded several > exciting initiatives in stem cell therapy for Degenerative Myelopathy in > German Shepherd Dogs .... > > So glad to hear they are making some inroads on this condition. If it > weren't for DM, I would still have my Leroy. > Jamie Ginny Altman "Please let me be as kind, intelligent, and wonderful as my dog thinks I am." ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================