There has been a breakthrough in the research on HCM

There has been a breakthrough in the research on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).   A gene has been identified and the work is now focusing on the development of a genetic blood test.

MCBFA wants to help support this important ongoing research. A proposal was approved at the recent meeting to make a donation of $5000 to aid in the research. This proposal will go out for a membership vote soon. We hope everyone who is a breeder member will vote to make this important donation.

In addition to this, we are also having a fund raising effort for donations from individuals. A special account has been designated for donations for the HCM fund. You can send a check to our treasurer or send a paypal donation specifying "For HCM Fund". We hope together to raise at least another $5000 to go with the group donation.

There is also the possible availability of matching funds which could bring the total donation to double whatever we are able to raise. Donations are being gratefully accepted from ALL Maine Coon lovers throughout the world!

Additional information about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy can be found in an article from UC Davis First Gene Mutation to Cause Heart Disease in Cats Identified and also on MCBFA's Health Information link.

To donate using Paypal:

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Recipients Email: roxann@velvetjewels.com
Email subject line please state: HCM Fund

Or you may send a check directly to our treasurer:

       Roxann Rokicki
       W8905 Canary Road
       Beaver Dam, WI 53916

                 Please designate your check: HCM Fund

MCBFA would like to thank these people for their donations:

Sandy Stirling - Cooneyisle Maine Coons
Caron Gray - Rumford Maine Coons
Roxann Rokicki - Velvet Jewels Maine Coons
Anne Paplanus - Mainastasia Maine Coons
Bonnie Pearson - Tremethick Maine Coons
Cat Moody - Stormwatch Maine Coons
Ulrika & Peter Olsson - S*Ylletrollets Maine Coons
Stephanie Boulter - Tropikoons Maine Coons
Traci Jones - Rocquoone Maine Coons
Misha Peersmans - The Dorsai Maine Coons
Tina Dodge - Fogcity Maine Coons
Lynne Sherer - Calicoon Maine Coons
Mette Bechmann - Denmark
Paul Huntley - Lunarcoons Maine Coons
Claire English - Omaine Maine Coons
Elaine Hawksworth-Weitz - Smokeycoon Maine Coons
Anne Harvey - Cooncerto Maine Coons
Bev Caldwell - Rocketman Flyin High (Rocky)
Cain Haley - Panther Hill Maine Coons
Maryrose Sanchez - Codycats Maine Coons

John & Cheryl Kominos - TabbeyRd Maine Coons
Ann Mary Bishop - Hurklecat Maine Coons

Eveline Meier - American Native Maine Coon Cats
Sheila Curtis - Indys Maine Coons
Teresa Signore - Highlander Maine Coons
Terry & Cindy Stelmaschuk - AnTarCin Maine Coons
Sylvia Calzavara-Widmer - Waterproofs Maine Coons
Elizabeth Kawala - Coontessential Maine Coons
Katherine Vandermeer - Raincoast Maine Coons
Brenda Flahault - Mellowmaines Maine Coons
Suzan Grindell - Mainelymagic Maine Coons
Beryl McMillan - Jinks the Cat, aka IC Davrica Jaxom

Paul Besse - Tuckelbears Maine Coons
Liz Hansen - Chemicoons Maine Coons
Beth Hicks - Tanstaafl Maine Coons
Lori Kopanski - MainelyPaws Maine Coons
Janice Schafer - Poseycoon Maine Coons
Anneke Kuys - Patchwork Excalipurrs
Lisa Hart - Maine Coon Pet Owner
Pil Refstrup - Castle Rock Maine Coons
Susan Duke - Dukehaven Maine Coons
Tylene Mackay - Tymack Maine Coons
Susan Kesby - Maine Coon Pet Owner
Karen Crooke - Terrificats Maine Coons
National Maine Coon Cat Club
Gerry Walsh - Walmet Maine Coons
Mary Martin - Maine Coon Pet Owner
Laura Kembitzky - Coonbitzky Maine Coons
Joan Doran - A'Doracoon Maine Coons
Vonne Bode - Maine Coon Lover
Buckeye Ohio Rollers Cat Club
Max McGovern - Rootriver Maine Coons
Paul te Bokkel - A Nice Moon Maine Coons
Jan Dell - Woodpile Maine Coons
Teri Matzkin - SaraJen Maine Coons
Sharon Tolby - Lostcoast Maine Coons
Lisa Harvey - Shastacoon Maine Coons
Marja Wijnbeek - Diwilik Maine Coons
Wilma Kirkenier - Fragile Love Maine Coons