Why Give?

Make a Difference

Your donation helps make the CANDO mission real, creating a path to find a cure for osteoarthritis pain.

Be Part of the Solution

Join a community of researchers and supporters working together to address this important issue.

Inspire Others

Your generosity can motivate friends, family, and colleagues to do the same.

To contribute to our research, please contact any of the CANDO team members at the institutions listed below. As a collaborative consortium, we operate with a unified vision: regardless of which institution receives your gift, the CANDO team collectively determines which high-impact projects will be prioritized using the CANDO process. Every dollar is strategically allocated to the research with the greatest potential to reach a cure.

Questions about Donations?

Simply click on any of the logos below to be directed to the contact page for that specific location.

Colorado State University logo with a stylized ram's head and the text 'Colorado State University' underneath.
Seal of Cornell University, featuring a shield with an open book and two shields with chevrons, surrounded by the university's name and founding date.
Text reading 'NC State University' in red on a white background.
UC Davis logo with black, gold, and navy blue colors, featuring the text 'UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA' at the bottom.
University of Minnesota logo with a maroon 'M' and black text underneath.
Orlando Florida alligator logo sign with distressed look, featuring a green alligator head and orange and blue lettering, established 1853.
University of Georgia logo with black text and red text on a white background.

Frequently Asked Questions About Donating to CANDO

  • The short answer is yes. Because your donation is made directly to one of our partner universities (which are 501(c)(3) non-profit institutions), your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a tax receipt directly from the university. We recommend contacting the specific representative at your chosen institution for detailed instructions on how to support CANDO through their foundation.

  • CANDO is a multi-center initiative. While your funds are processed by one specific university, they support a collaborative network that shares data and resources to solve complex problems faster than one institution could alone.

  • While your donation is made directly to an individual institution, your gift will specifically support CANDO’s multi-center collaborative projects. Your gift to a partner institution fuels the collective power of CANDO. All donations are earmarked for our multi-center projects, ensuring your local support has a broad impact.

  • Donations are dedicated to funding high-impact research and clinical trials aimed at improving canine health. We actively encourage donors to discuss specific projects or research areas of interest directly with their partner university of choice. Once a project is initiated at the local level, it is brought forward to the collective CANDO group. By following the CANDO process, the research is integrated into our multi-center network—ensuring that your individual contribution benefits from shared data and collaborative expertise, ultimately driving faster breakthroughs across the entire scientific community.

  • Yes, memorial and honorary gifts are a meaningful way to support CANDO’s mission. Because these donations are processed directly by our partner institutions, please check with the specific university you wish to support for their tribute gift procedures and to ensure the honoree’s name is correctly recorded.

  • Absolutely! Whether you are a researcher, a dog owner, or looking to provide financial support, visit our 'Contact' page to see how you can contribute. Have a unique idea on how to help? We’d love to hear from you—please reach out!

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