The American Veterinary Medical Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), is donating $100,000 to support veterinary and animal welfare groups in the Ukraine.  This amount was matched by Merck Animal Health with their contribution of $100,000.  Members of the profession are urged to contribute to the AVMA Foundation.  Donations will provide food, medical care, disaster relief and emergency support to protect animal welfare and care providers.  All donations will be applied to relief.  Further information is available on the AVMA website, www.AVMA.org.