North American Veterinary Community Launches Global Veterinary Industry
Fundraising Drive to Aid Animals Impacted by Southern California Wildfires
ORLANDO, FL – Jan. 22, 2025 – The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) today
announced the launch of a global veterinary industry fundraising drive that will bring together
thousands of veterinary professionals from all over the world to donate to the Pasadena
Humane Wildfire Relief Fund to help animals impacted by the Southern California wildfires. The
campaign will take place during the annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) Jan. 25-29,
presented by the NAVC at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. The NAVC will
match donations, up to $25,000, and 100% of the donations will be sent to the Pasadena
Humane Wildfire Relief Fund.
The NAVC is the world’s leading provider of continuing veterinary education and host of VMX,
the world’s largest and most comprehensive annual veterinary conference.
“So many animals in Southern California have been impacted by the catastrophic fires in
Southern California and are in immediate need of homes and medical care. The veterinary
community understands how urgent these needs are and is looking for ways to contribute and
help now,” said NAVC CEO Gene O’Neill. “Nearly 30,000 veterinary professionals from more
than 82 countries will be gathered together at VMX 2025 starting this weekend. NAVC will
provide easy opportunities for them to make a donation to Pasadena Humane and, together, we
can multiply our impact on the lives of these animals, their families and the tireless veterinary
staff working to save the animals.”
Anyone wanting to show support and boost the matching funds can donate through SHOP
NAVC. Additionally, VMX attendees will be able to contribute at physical donation bins located
in the VMX Registration Booths in the South and North concourses of the Orange County
Convention Center. As a "Thank You" for those who donate on-site, the NAVC will provide this
One Love sticker to donors at the SHOP NAVC booth.
About the NAVC
The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
dedicated to supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide. As the world’s
leading provider of veterinary continuing education, the NAVC delivers essential training, tools
and resources for veterinary professionals to stay abreast of advances in animal medicine and
provide the best care for animals everywhere. Through its commitment to innovation and
excellence, the NAVC has developed a diverse portfolio of products and services, including:
educational events, headlined by VMX (Veterinary Meeting & Expo), the world’s largest, most
comprehensive continuing education conference and launchpad for new products and
innovations within the veterinary industry; VetFolio.com, a robust digital platform for virtual
learning and engagement; NAVC Media, the veterinary industry’s largest and award-winning
portfolio of trade publications; and Embrace, an advocacy arm which unites the veterinary
community and pet lovers. The NAVC was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Orlando,
FL. Since 2017, the NAVC has been recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces by the
Orlando Sentinel. To learn more about the NAVC’s products and brands, visit https://navc.com/.
To see our schedule of upcoming events, visit https://navc.com/calendar/.
Pasadena Humane, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a community-supported animal
resource center that has offered lifesaving programs and services for animals and the people
who love them in the Greater Los Angeles Area since 1903. You can read more about their
mission and how they are helping to rescue the many animals affected by the tragic fires here:
https://pasadenahumane.org/
MEDIA CONTACT: Robin Pence | [email protected] | M: +1.352.317.8651
