I make a quilted wall hanging as a prize at the Basenji National each year. Basenjis are barkless dogs, originally from Africa, with a very dedicated following. A few years ago we found the gentic link responsible for fanconi, so we know what not 2 parents to put together so there's no need for any puppy to be born that will have this fatal disease. Just dogs, you say, who cares?
The organization that keeps track of the 200 children worldwide who have this awful kidnesy disease are using our extensive lists of pedigree knowledge so that hopefully our info will benefit children. It's so wonderful to be a part of that and I feel my work is going to a good cause.