Even after all these years, it’s still so hard to imagine. That’s he’s gone. How he fought to live. And did. Another month. How much joy he gave the world. How he left us.
It’s hard to imagine such a disease that hits without warning. By the time he was diagnosed, it was too late. That’s the way it works. Even nine years later….still no major advancements.
Hemangiosarcoma sucks. There are several variations of this malignant cancer. Stuart had the worst form: visceral. It attacked and destroyed his heart. With an evil vengeance.
Nothing will bring him back. Nothing will bring back the hundreds of thousands of dogs who lose their lives to HSA every year.
But we can help others live. Little by little.
When Stuart passed in 2015, the Dad Peep and I were determined that he did not die in vain. We had to do something. So, we started raising money in his name in 2016.
Your contribution to Stuart’s Fund through the purchase of a T-shirt helps the folks at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech learn how to test, treat and stop HSA.
You can be a part of the solution. There are too many dogs like Stuart who won’t reach their next birthday.
Speaking of birthdays, today, March 15, Stuart would have been 18 years old. Too bad he didn’t see but half of his funny, outlandish, loving little life. Full of Scottitude and larger-than-life personality.
Will you buy a shirt today? To celebrate his birthday?
Here’s how:
Go to the Stuart’s Fund Bonfire store. You can purchase directly from the online store.
or go the Stuart’s Fund website. You can click on the Bonfire store from there or make your own donation from the blogroll. If you choose this route, be sure to add the identifying fund # to be sure it gets where it needs to go. The fund # is: 876913.
You are what helps us keep moving on. In Stuart’s name. Your support has provided more than $3,000 to his research fund!!!
Thank you for your kindness and caring.
It means the world.
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