Welcome!
In January 2007, the Basenji Health Endowment Board of Directors voted to create a Public Relations and Fundraising Committee. The Committee submitted the following Mission Statement and Goals for 2007.

Mission:

The Basenji Health Endowment's Public Relations & Fundraising Committee is responsible for:

1. Promoting the Basenji Health Endowment (BHE) as an unique identity through organization-specific content and promotional items.
2. Maintaining a dialog with the general public with respect to the BHE and its activities.
3. Formulating and implementing BHE-specific fundraising projects and encouraging qualified BHE fundraising activities by third parties.

Milestones:

To meet these duties, the committee will, in 2007 complete the following milestones:

1. BHE Identity
Establish a logo for the BHE which can be placed on promotional items and allow branding.

2. BHE Website
Establish and maintain a BHE website separate and unique from the Basenji Club of America.

A. Website Content
i. Fundraising Ideas (for independent groups wishing to raise money for BHE)
ii. Background Information (BHE Mission Statement, Officers, Financial Reports)
iii. Planned Giving Information (Wills, Corporate Matching, Stock, Monthly Donations)
iv. Basenji Health Information (Fanconi Protocol, Veterinary Tips, Breed Specific Items)
v. Grant Request Process
vi. Status of Currently Funded Research
vii. Merchandise for Sale

3. BHE Newsletter
Establish a BHE e-Newsletter via online subscription where updates and general information can be sent to those interested.

The BHE now has a home on the web, which you can visit at www.BasenjiHealth.org.

BHE Funds Marker-based Test for Fanconi Syndrome
April 2007 - The Basenji Health Endowment has directly funded Dr. Gary Johnson of the University of Missouri to develop a marker-based test for Fanconi Syndrome in Basenjis while continuing to fund his research into locating the actual mutation.

Marker-based tests use nearby DNA, or markers, that are inherited with the mutation to indicate affected, carrier or clear status. They do not identify the specific mutation.

Dr. Johnson expects development of the marker-based test to take approximately three weeks once started and estimates that his facility can process 250 tests per week once operational. Test results will be transmitted electronically to expedite reporting.

The goal is to have the marker-based test available prior to the 2007-2008 breeding season.

A complete report on Health Research and future projects can be viewed at the BHE website.

Fundraisers
RVW Basenji Club Quilt Raffle for BHE.
Designed by Jo Lunetta and featuring illustrations by Susan Kamen Marsicano, RVW will hold their drawing on June 17th during their club match. They will also raffle off 2 pillows made by Jo as well. Tickets are 6 for $10 and are available from the RVW website. Click the quilt picture to visit.

Want to have a BHE donation jar at your event, but don't think people will give? Try offering small thank you gifts for making donations. The BHE has created several small, inexpensive items perfect for giving away during your BHE fundraiser. These items are available for purchase directly from CafePress.com and are sold at cost (the BHE makes no money on their sale). Just click the logo to visit the BHE CafePress store.