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The Cathie Turner Sunbeam Fund for Hemangiosarcoma Research
Cathie’s Fund
Cathie’s Fund was created by friends and family of Cathie Turner (1944-2022).
Morris Animal Foundation started its Golden Retriever Lifetime Study in August of 2012. The Study enrolled 3,044 golden retrievers and, as of July 2024, 1,257 of these “hero” dogs were deceased. The leading cause of death was cancer, with 63.5% of all cancer deaths attributable to one form of cancer, hemangiosarcoma.
As a result of these disturbing statistics, Morris Animal Foundation established a Hemangiosarcoma Initiative as one of its top priorities. It is funding groundbreaking studies by prestigious research institutions around the world, focusing on better treatment, early diagnosis and prevention.
Cathie’s Fund is a major source of funding for the Hemangiosarcoma Initiative. Please help by contributing to Cathie’s Fund and by sharing this page with your friends and family.
Cathie Turner began her passion for owning, showing, breeding and judging Golden Retrievers in 1987 and continued to do so until her death in 2022. Under the Sunbeam kennel based in Southern California, Cathie produced over 60 American Kennel Club champions including multiple Best in Show winners.
Cathie was very active in Golden Retrievers’ education and was designated a Breed Mentor by the Golden Retriever Club of America. She also served as Chairman of the national club’s Breeder Education Committee and produced a series of informative well-received breeder education webinars.
Morris Animal Foundation started its Golden Retriever Lifetime Study in August of 2012. The Study enrolled 3,044 golden retrievers and, as of July 2024, 1,257 of these “hero” dogs were deceased. The leading cause of death was cancer, with 63.5% of all cancer deaths attributable to one form of cancer, hemangiosarcoma.
As a result of these disturbing statistics, Morris Animal Foundation established a Hemangiosarcoma Initiative as one of its top priorities. It is funding groundbreaking studies by prestigious research institutions around the world, focusing on better treatment, early diagnosis and prevention.
Cathie’s Fund is a major source of funding for the Hemangiosarcoma Initiative. Please help by contributing to Cathie’s Fund and by sharing this page with your friends and family.
Cathie Turner began her passion for owning, showing, breeding and judging Golden Retrievers in 1987 and continued to do so until her death in 2022. Under the Sunbeam kennel based in Southern California, Cathie produced over 60 American Kennel Club champions including multiple Best in Show winners.
Cathie was very active in Golden Retrievers’ education and was designated a Breed Mentor by the Golden Retriever Club of America. She also served as Chairman of the national club’s Breeder Education Committee and produced a series of informative well-received breeder education webinars.
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