INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Software industry entrepreneur Dave Duffield and his wife Cheryl have committed $1 million to animal welfare organizations for Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts through their two foundations, Maddie’s Fund® and The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation. These funds will support organizations that are helping animals directly affected by the catastrophic hurricanes. The two hurricanes, which struck land less than two weeks apart, have resulted in destruction and hundreds of deaths across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.
Maddie’s Fund was founded in 1994 by the Duffields to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals. The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, founded in 2016, focuses on support for military Veterans with disabilities and companion animal well-being.
"Our thoughts are with those affected by the hurricanes. Pets are valued family members, and even more so during times of stress. We are providing these funds to help reunite families as quickly as possible," said Dave Duffield, founder of enterprise software companies PeopleSoft, Workday, and now, Ridgeline.
Many organizations have been on the ground helping in numerous ways - from donating supplies, to transferring animals out of local shelters to make room for displaced pets, to rescuing animals from flooding waters. The aftermath is far from over and recovery will take time. "Thanks to Dave and Cheryl, we're committed to supporting those who are providing essential care for pets and communities during this trying time," said Amy Zeifang, Maddie's Fund Executive Leadership Team.
About Maddie’s Fund:
Established in 1994 by Dave and Cheryl Duffield, Maddie's Fund® is a family foundation and the fulfillment of a promise to their dog, Maddie. She provided them joy for over ten years and continues to inspire us today.
Due to their generosity and vision, the Foundation has awarded over $285 million in grants toward increased community collaborations and live outcomes, pioneering shelter medicine education, establishing foster care as a standard across the U.S. and driving innovation in access to care. Maddie’s Fund proudly offers the industry a national voice, important funding opportunities for bold ideas, learning resources and access to collaborate and share innovative solutions.
The Foundation invests its resources in keeping with Dave and Cheryl’s promise, that pets and their people would enjoy the same experience they had with Maddie. We are committed to keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of inclusiveness and humility. #ThanksToMaddie.
About the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation
The Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation (DCDF), founded in 2016, continues the Duffield family's commitment to making bold impacts. DCDF focuses on support for Veterans with disabilities, companion animal well-being, and organizations in which our founders have personal connections.
The Foundation’s capstone program is Liberty Dogs™, a new Service Dog campus based in Reno, Nevada. Liberty Dogs will train Service Dogs to support Veterans with disabilities. Veterans will spend two weeks, on site, training with their Liberty Service Dogs™ and leave with their new companions and the ability to lead more independent and fulfilling lives.
Based in Incline Village, Nevada, DCDF is the Duffield family's vision for funding transformational services and programs.
