CAMP staff conducting a pet wellness check at the East LA Civic Center
Dear friends and partners of Michelson Philanthropies,
As a philanthropist and advocate for animal welfare, the late Erika Brunson found a like-minded spirit in Dr. Gary Michelson. Through their organizations and support for life-saving efforts, the pair worked closely to expand spay and neuter services throughout Los Angeles. When Erika passed in 2022, the Michelson Found Animals Foundation (MFA) stewarded the Robert & Erika Brunson Fund to continue the legacy of Erika and her husband Bob.
This legacy was strengthened on World Spay Day when MFA announced a $1 million grant to Community Animal Medicine Project (CAMP) Clinics in South Los Angeles, Mission Hills, and San Pedro. In tribute to the Brunsons, the fund established in their name awarded the historic grant.
This grant will be used to widen access to spay and neuter services and veterinary care, enhance veterinary training, and improve the lives of countless animals and the communities who care for them. Read more about the grant and CAMP here.
On behalf of Alya and Gary Michelson, I extend our gratitude to the MFA team and encourage all of us to support CAMP as they continue to improve animal welfare in Los Angeles and beyond.
Sincerely,
Geoffrey Baum, Executive Director
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