EveryCat Health Foundation (http://www.everycat.org), a non-profit dedicated to advancing feline health by supporting a variety of research and education initiatives, has launched a fundraiser to benefit cats suffering from feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)—the most common form of heart disease in cats. The 2025 “Springing Into Action for The Ricky Fund™” campaign takes place until April 30.
A highlight of EveryCat’s commitment to feline heart health is its premier “Springing Into Action” activity: the “Health Breakthroughs for EveryCat: Focusing on Future Therapies for Feline Heart Disease and Beyond” symposium on April 26–27.
“We are proud to continue supporting HCM research, and educating pet owners about the illness,” said EveryCat’s Executive Director, Jackie Ott Jaakola. “Since its inception, EveryCat has raised over $332,000 for The Ricky Fund™, and has provided grants for 38 HCM-related studies. Our generous donors are contributing to vital research that will help the heart health of cats around the world.”
EveryCat is hosting this premier conference in partnership with the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine. During the event, pet parents and veterinarians alike will come together to discuss the impact of this disease and new, exciting treatment options that are becoming available.
Pet parents (and any feline fan) are invited to attend online for free to learn about the disease. Register here today.
All proceeds from the “Springing Into Action” campaign will benefit The Ricky Fund™, which was created by nationally-syndicated pet columnist and EveryCat Board member Steve Dale, CABC, in honor of his beloved, piano-playing cat Ricky. Ricky died from HCM at four, after his veterinarian discovered the cat had a heart murmur. HCM occurs when the walls of the heart become abnormally thick, and it affects one in seven cats.
EveryCat will also raise money for The Ricky Fund™ during the “Heart-to-Heart” Luncheon on May 24th from 12:30 to 3:30 at Caffe Aldo Lamberti in Cherry Hill, NJ. This event is being organized by a donor honoring her own cat that succumbed to HCM many years ago. The Luncheon will include Steve Dale, CABC, as keynote speaker, and is open to the public. Ticket purchase or donations can be made through the above Heart-to-Heart Luncheon link.
About EveryCat Health Foundation
EveryCat Health Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1968, advances feline health by supporting groundbreaking research and education. Its work worldwide has funded $11 million in cat health research studies at more than 30 partner institutions. Efforts are made possible through the generosity of dedicated donors and collaborators. Research funded by EveryCat Health Foundation helps veterinarians by providing groundbreaking insights to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common feline health problems. Grants are awarded at least twice yearly with the help of the foundation’s expert review panel.
For further information or to support feline health research, please visit http://www.everycat.org.
Media ContactCompany Name: EveryCat Health FoundationContact Person: Pam AbrahamssonEmail: Send EmailPhone: (503)298-9749City: WyckoffState: NJCountry: United StatesWebsite: https://everycat.org/
