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Two weeks after I graduated from college, while I

Two weeks after I graduated from college, while I was riding in a car, a random object flew through the windshield and struck me in the face – a terrible accident that robbed me of my sight forever.
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Vision loss is one of the most lonely and terrifying things you can experience, but when I learned that there were people out there determined to help me live my life again with confidence and independence, it meant absolutely everything. I immediately became focused on getting a guide dog from Guiding Eyes for the Blind, because I felt like it was the key to getting my life back. And I was right.
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My yellow Lab guide dog Kegan is an absolute gift, and I was in tears when I first met him. He is an adorable cuddle bug at home but acts like a sports car kicking it into high gear as soon as I put on his harness. The first time I went out on a run with him – with the wind in my face and the pavement under my sneakers – I felt free again for the first time since my accident. And when I traveled with him independently for the first time, I knew everything was possible again.
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It’s incredible. I can’t tell you how great the gift of an exceptional guide dog like Kegan can be. And that’s why I’m reaching out today: a generous group of donors is matching all gifts to Guiding Eyes for the Blind up to $100,000, so you have a rare opportunity to make 2X the impact. Click the link in the bio to have your gift DOUBLED to support Guiding Eyes' mission and guide dogs.
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I couldn’t imagine life without Kegan, and with your help, Guiding Eyes can carry out this life-changing work for those who need it most. Thank you so much for supporting this wonderful organization.
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Sincerely,
Marin and Kegan
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Picture Description: Marin, wearing a pair of gold aviator sunglasses, smiles for a photo on campus with her yellow lab guide dog Kegan at her side. The pair are outside on the nature path at the Guiding Eyes training school campus on a beautiful Spring day.
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Meet this week's Transformation Tuesday feature: a

Meet this week's Transformation Tuesday feature: a smart, affectionate yellow lab guide dog named Bailey. Bailey is the 8th guide dog for handler Dana, a retired social worker from NYC. Dana received his first Guiding Eyes dog back in 1968. Swipe ⬅️ to see what Bailey looks like as a working guide dog!
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This time around was Dana's first experience with our Home Training Program: "With the Home Training program, Bailey has quickly become familiar with my local routes and neighborhood. My instructor, Kathryn, was excellent and creative in her approach to training. Bailey learned to recognize 'home' by tape she placed on the sidewalk in front of my building. I learned to verify the location both by counting steps and listening for the windchimes Kat placed, ensuring Bailey had navigated accurately."
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Bailey was raised by Dianne Martin, a volunteer puppy raiser in our @guidingeyescapital Region. She sent us this note about her time with the sweet pup: "Bailey is a very adventurous and inquisitive boy who lives his life and explores the world with enthusiasm and humor. He has a special way of making those around him laugh with his silly antics and favorite squeaky toy and was often seen using his body to push, pull, and/or climb over, under, or in things simply just for the fun of it. [..] Bailey, with his light-hearted, I-can-do-this attitude, will surely bring his strong work ethic and love of life wherever he goes. I wish team Bailey many miles of happiness and lots of laughter on their journeys!"
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Read more about Dana and Bailey by clicking the link in our bio.
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Picture Description:
[1] Bailey is pictured as an adorable yellow lab puppy standing on the outdoor steps during a training session with his puppy raiser. Bailey looks down toward the camera with big, floppy ears.
[2] Dana & Bailey’s official graduation photo, with Bailey looking very professional in his leather guide dog harness as he sits beside Dana. Dana wears lime green sunglasses and a forest green New York City sweatshirt.
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We are thrilled to share the addition of a raffle

We are thrilled to share the addition of a raffle with prizes for our virtual Wag-A-Thon challenge coming up this September! All Wag-A-Thon participants registered through September 8th will be entered into a drawing to win one of 3 prize packages generously donated by our friends at @ruffwear:
🐾 Prize 1: Ruffwear Urban Sprawl Bed
🐾 Prize 2: Ruffwear Travel Pack: Haul Bag, Kibble Kaddie, and Bivy Bowl.
🐾 Prize 3: Ruffwear Toy Pack
Click the link in our bio to learn more & register.
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Picture Description: Gibbs, a male black lab puppy, happily runs through the grass on a long leash at the side of his volunteer puppy raiser. Gibbs' raiser holds the bright red leash in his right hand and holds Gibbs' blue Guiding Eyes training vest in his left hand.
Photo Credit: @josephgruber / @bluemarblephotography
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Happy National Dog Day, fur-ends! Here at Guiding

Happy National Dog Day, fur-ends! Here at Guiding Eyes, we know just how powerful and life-changing the connection between dog & human can be. To celebrate this special day, we collected ten quotes that really capture the heart of our canine companions.
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Click the link in our bio to read the full list.
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Picture Description: A quotation graphic featuring a quote from Orhan Pamuk that reads, “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” On the right side of the image is a photo of Larson, a male yellow lab puppy, as he happily sits at the sunflower field and looks up with a big smile. A large, bright sunflower is visible in the background above Larson's head.
Photo Credit: @cjsturges / @nils.raises.geb
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Say hello to Henna, this week's Transformation Tue

Say hello to Henna, this week's Transformation Tuesday pup! Henna is a 4-year-old female black and tan German Shepherd guide dog who lives with her handler, Meagan (@the_deafblind_ninja), in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Swipe ⬅️ to watch Henna grow into an official working guide dog!
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Meagan returned to Guiding Eyes for the residential class in February of 2019 to train with her 2nd guide dog. Even before she officially was matched with Henna, Meagan could sense how quickly she would bond with the pointy-eared pup. “On our test route even before I knew we were going to be matched, she came right over and gave me kisses, as if to say 'Hi! I like you!' It was love at first sight. When we were officially matched the next day, we bonded instantly.”
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We are so excited to share that Henna is a finalist for this year's @americanhumane @herodogawards. She has come out on top as the winner of the Hearing/Guide category, and she is now up for the title of "2021 American Hero Dog". You can vote for Henna once a day through September 7th at 3 PM EST. Click the link in our bio to vote.
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Picture Description:
[1] Henna, a black and tan German Shepherd, is pictured as an adorable puppy wearing a red paisley bandana while she lies in the boat.
[2] Meagan & Henna’s official graduation photo. Henna sits while looking very professional in her leather guide dog harness.
Photo Credit [1]: @cml7543
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