To celebrate the 11th anniversary of One Medicine Day today, the charity Humanimal Trust is inviting businesses, organisations and individuals to join its new 100 Club.
With just 100 places available, the exclusive members’ club is open to those who share the charity’s vision for One Medicine – a progressive approach to medical care that unites human and veterinary medicine, benefiting both human and animal patients.
Each member will commit to a minimum donation of £100 per month for at least 12 months. In return, members will gain access to exclusive events, employee engagement opportunities, networking, and volunteering activities.
The launch comes as Humanimal Trust unveils its new brand identity and website to coincide with One Medicine Month this May – a time to reflect on the shared health challenges of humans and animals, and to inspire public support for ethical, collaborative medical research. Over 22,000 people have already signed the Humanimal Trust Pledge, affirming their support for the charity’s vision.
Founded in 2014 by orthopaedic veterinary surgeon, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, the charity focusses on improving how vets, doctors and researchers share their medical knowledge and skills with each other, to find common ground, so they can work together to understand, diagnose and treat diseases that are found in both human and animal patients.
Sarah Colbourne, Fundraising and Partnerships Manager at Humanimal Trust, said:
“We are incredibly excited to launch our new 100 Club during One Medicine Month, and we would urge businesses, organisations and individuals who share our vision for One Medicine to become part of a movement that is shaping the future of medical care for all.
“As a charity that is entirely funded by voluntary donations, every contribution directly supports life-saving research and collaborative medical advancements. The ongoing cost-of-living crisis has undoubtedly impacted our finances, making the 100 Club even more crucial in ensuring the future of our research.”
Humanimal Trust is the only organisation in the UK with the sole and specific purpose of progressing One Medicine. Current research funded by the charity includes a student-led study that looks at the levels of environmental toxins in humans and animals living in the same household, and a project that brings together human and veterinary dentists and surgeons who specialise in diseases of the head and neck, including cancer.
The first to join the 100 Club is Leucillin Antiseptic Skincare. Alan Bashforth, Director of Leucillin, said:
“We are proud to support Humanimal Trust’s mission and to help bring One Medicine to the forefront of medical progress. By joining the 100 Club, we are investing in a future where medical collaboration benefits both human and animal patients alike.”
For more information and to join the 100 Club, please visit: www.humanimaltrust.org.uk or email: info@humanimaltrust.org.uk.
