The news item from the Maddie's Fund is about: Maddie's Fund Surprises Animal Welfare Superheroes With $150K In Grant Awards. U.S. Leaders and their organizations spotlighted for their innovative lifesaving efforts. Maddie's Fund®, a national family foundation established by Dave and Cheryl Duffield to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals, has surprised 15 animal welfare leaders with Maddie Hero Awards for their incredible efforts in furthering the no-kill nation mission through shelter medicine, community lifesaving and big picture thinking. Recognized for Shelter Medicine: Elizabeth Berliner, Janet Scarlett.