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The Jeffrey Bear Foundation, Inc.
About Us
The purpose of the Jeffrey Bear Foundation is to memorialize Steven "Jeffrey Bear'" Godbey, Jr., DVM by continuing his legacy in the Leon County community: providing charitable support to causes consistent with his values. In addition, because of the sad circumstances of his passing, we work to support efforts to educate the community about the pandemic of suicide among veterinary staff and support suicide prevention and health and wellness resources for veterinary staff.
Board of Directors
President
Thomas Holt, DVM
Former Florida State Veterinarian
Vice-President
Judy Mandrell
Doctorate in Christian Education
Host of Real Talk with Judy (95.3 FM)
Secretary/Treasurer
Cyndi Godbey
Jeffrey Bear’s Mother
Ex-Officio Directors
Scott Buchanan
Local Musician/Entrepreneur
Ralph DeMeo, J.D.
Legal Counsel and Animal Advocate
Debra Fadool, PhD
FSU Pre-Vet Club Sponsor
Steve Godbey
Jeffrey Bear’s Father
Shonda Knight
Executive Director, Community and Media Relations
Leon County Sheriff’s Office
Jeremy Matlow
Esteemed Mentor of “Jeffrey Bear”
Glen Wright, DVM
Director of Veterinary Technology, FAMU
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