The Canine Genetics Centre set up their Friends scheme in 2024, to give our supporters a way to make regular donations throughout the year. This helps our supporters spread their donations over the course of a year while giving the CGC a predictable income stream. Continue reading
On Sunday 1st September, five runners teamed up on behalf of “Team CGC” to take part in London’s Big Relay – to raise money to support the Canine Genetics Centre and its idiopathic epilepsy (IE) research. It turns out that relays involve a lot more planning than the average race (which station is nearest to which start point? What time does each runner need to be in place? Who will look after whose kit bag…?), but the preparations paid off and after an early start all five runners were at their various start points, spread out from Tower Bridge to Canary Wharf, in plenty of time and raring to go. Continue reading
Hundreds of Beagles and their owners came together on Sunday 7th July at scenic Sysonby Acres, just outside Melton Mowbray, to enjoy a day of Beagle-related events, activities and stalls. The occasion was Beagle Welfare’s 45th Anniversary Fun Day and CGC keenly accepted an invitation to attend. Continue reading
On 1st September, two teams will be heading to London to run the Big Relay and raise funds to support the Canine Genetics Centre and its idiopathic epilepsy (IE) research. One team, who came up with the idea, was inspired by a Border Collie named Buddy; the second team is made up of CGC researchers who are eager to support the cause. Continue reading
Can you help us safeguard the Canine Genetics Centre by helping us spread our “Text to Donate” message with other dog lovers? Continue reading
Thank you to everyone who took the time to join us for Cathryn’s presentation about the future of the Canine Genetics Centre at the University of Cambridge. The presentation and Q&A session were recorded and can you watch/listen to it below or via our YouTube channel. Please feel free to share far-and-wide. We have also provided a written summary of the current situation. Continue reading
