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Deborah J. Briggs, PhD Head, World Rabies Day Campaign Executive Director, Global Alliance for Rabies Control "World Rabies Day provides an opportunity for everyone across the world to speak with one voice and truly "Work Together to Make Rabies History!" |
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Peter Costa, MPH CHES Global Communications Coordinator, World Rabies Day Campaign Global Alliance for Rabies Control "The worldwide impact of this campaign is very apparent and participating in the outreach component of this extraordinary initiative continues to be personally rewarding." |
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Cathleen Hanlon, VMD PhD Dipl ACVPM |
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Abbigail Tumpey, MPH CHES Global Communications Coordinator, World Rabies Day Campaign Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “Our global team is an example of how a small, but motivated, group of individuals can make a difference and cause global change. We are looking at the World Rabies Day initiative as being bigger than a one-day event – it is the first step in a long-term global rabies prevention and control campaign.” |
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Kim Doyle Partnerships Coordinator Global Alliance for Rabies Control “Having worked in India on a rabies prevention programme in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, I am delighted to be able to contribute to raising awareness of this disease, neglected by many decision makers across the world.” |
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Mylissia Stukey
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Erin Kennedy, DVM, MS Student Events Outreach Global Alliance for Rabies Control Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “I've always believed that each of us CAN make a difference and working on this campaign has further instilled that belief. It is terrific how responsive the veterinary students in the US have been to the issues surrounding rabies prevention and control. This opportunity has proved mutually beneficial as they have learned from me, and I have learned from them. It has been a pleasure to interact with each and every student.” |
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Curt Wommack Contract Graphic Specialist Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Curt Wommack created the original World Rabies Day logo that marked the original launch of the inaugural campaign. Using the image of his own daughter, Curt created a global image that describes all of the various aspects of rabies prevention and control. |
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Niall and Margot Macpherson Webmasters Global Alliance for Rabies Control Niall and Margot were tasked with creating a website that was the focus of the outreach efforts for the inaugural campaign. The campaign grew so quickly, Niall found himself redesigning the website 3 times to accommodate all of the content. |
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James Hackworth Online Marketing and Merchandising Global Alliance for Rabies Control (Designed website graphics, Cafepress site, and logos in over 10 languages) "It’s an honor to work with such a group of creative and motivated people on a project of this importance." |
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Jesse D. Blanton, MPH Google Earth and Google Maps Coordinator Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Coordinated Google Earth and Google Maps component of campaign) "Helping to track the location of World Rabies Day events around the world, I am constantly amazed at how this grassroots initiative is creating global awareness." |
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Susan Moore, MS, MT (ASCP) SBB Educational Outreach and Teaching Materials Research Associate/Rabies Serology Supervisor Kansas State University "A vital part of the goal to “Make Rabies History” is educating the world about rabies and the steps toward prevention. Knowing the ultimate impact of this effort is saving lives has made my involvement both exiting and rewarding." |
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Sarah Cleveland, DVM European Outreach Trustee, Alliance for Rabies Control “The phenomenon of World Rabies Day has unleashed incredible momentum! The dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work put in by all of those in the WRD coordination team has been truly amazing and I am confident that we are on the brink of a new era in rabies control.” |
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Sergio Recuenco, M.D. Peru Outreach Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Coordinated Outreach to Peru) Dr. Recuenco assisted in coordinating World Rabies Day activities in Peru. Peru is holding a scientific symposium, an aggressive educational awareness campaign, and even working with the Post Office to develop a World Rabies Day cancellation stamp and rabies-themed stamp for 2008. |
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Sebastien Kiogou West African Outreach Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Coordinated Outreach to West Africa) Sebastien, a native of Ivory Coast, coordinated CDC’s outreach into 3 West African countries: Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. Thanks to CDC’s partnership with Merial, these countries will be receiving educational posters and additional outreach assistance through these efforts. |
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Asabe Dzikwi, DVM Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria Formerly with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Dr. Dzikwi is credited with coining the World Rabies Day inaugural theme – “Working Together to Make Rabies History!” |
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Robert Dedmon, MD, MPH, FACP, FACOEM |
