Officers & Board

Take the Lead was founded in 1993 as a not-for-profit foundation under Section 501 (c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code dedicated to provide direct services, support and care for all qualified participants in the sport of dogs who suffer from the devastating realities of life-threatening or terminal illnesses.

The AIDS crisis opened our eyes to the many ruthless illnesses that were challenging us to our very core. Though we came together week in and week out to compete at shows and trials, to participate in club activities, to share knowledge and common interests, we had inadequate resources in any one place to take care of those in our community who so clearly needed our help.

Counsel to the Board
Joseph W. Russell, Esq.
Menter, Rudin & Trivelpiece P.C.

Founders
Thomas H. Bradley, 3d.
Dottie Collier
Ellen Frost
Michael Larizza
Patricia W. Laurans
Jeffrey Pepper
Eric Steel