August 2019 Graduating Class

Congratulations to our August 2019 Graduating Class! “In memory of our favorite puppy raiser, Colleen Schain, beloved wife and friend.” — Marc Schain & Dr. Orman Leighton “The Woman’s Club of Danbury/New Fairfield is proud to be a sponsor of this wonderful event. Congratulations to the new guide dog teams on your graduation and best… Continue reading August 2019 Graduating Class

July 2019 Graduating Class

Congratulations to our July 2019 Graduating Class! Congratulations to Ohio pups and graduating guide dogs Hilda, Chance, Nectar and Ariel and their partners. We wish you, and all the teams of the Class of July 2019, wonderful adventures together! – The Cleveland East and Cleveland West Puppy Raising Regions Admiration and congratulations to the graduates… Continue reading July 2019 Graduating Class

Eli Manning Names Litter of Adorable Guiding Eyes Puppies

A team from Guiding Eyes, including a litter of wiggly six-week-old Labrador Retrievers, recently traveled to The Hamptons, NY to pay a special visit to a longtime supporter: New York Giants quarterback and two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning.  Because Eli and his family have so generously supported Guiding Eyes for more than 13 years,… Continue reading Eli Manning Names Litter of Adorable Guiding Eyes Puppies

Guiding Eyes’ Community of Supporters

Behind each Guiding Eyes for the Blind guide dog team stands a community of supporters. Graduations give us the opportunity to reflect on the generosity of the members of this community, who give of their time, resources and expertise to support Guiding Eyes and our incredible graduating teams in countless ways. Whether corporate sponsors or… Continue reading Guiding Eyes’ Community of Supporters

June 2019 Graduating Class

Congratulations to our June 2019 Graduating Class! You are well on your way to greater freedom, independence and happiness with your new canine partner. Congrats on completing the Guiding Eyes program. — Rita Rushing Congratulations to the June 2019 graduating class and guide dog team Kate and Francine, from Bob Rollmann and Cindy Sullivan, fosters for… Continue reading June 2019 Graduating Class

Graduate Spotlight: Liz and Sylvia

Meet Guiding Eyes graduate Liz and guide dog Sylvia A letter from April 2019 graduate, Liz, about the life-changing gift she received in guide dog, Sylvia… May 2019 I am a recent graduate of GEB’s residential training program. One month ago was dog day for my class and I felt compelled to share with Guiding… Continue reading Graduate Spotlight: Liz and Sylvia

May 2019 Graduating Class

Congratulations to our May 2019 Graduating Class! In memory of Cindy Chait, Brody’s puppy raiser. Cindy’s family would like to congratulate all the May 2019 graduates and the raisers of these wonderful dogs. – Monroe Puppy Raising Region Congratulations to every graduate, guide dog, and puppy raiser. With special recognition to Adonis and his raisers… Continue reading May 2019 Graduating Class

Remembering Fresno

All dogs can be guide dogs of a sort, leading us to places we didn’t even know we needed or wanted to go.  -Caroline Knapp A Tree Dedication Ceremony honoring Fresno will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 3:00pm.   Please feel free to join us at the Training School in Yorktown Heights, NY, as… Continue reading Remembering Fresno

April 2019 Graduating Class

Congratulations to our April 2019 Graduating Class! Congratulations to the April 2019 graduates, guides, and all those involved! We wish you a lifetime of fun and adventure with your four-legged partners.          -University of Rhode Island Puppy Raisers Club Residential Graduates:          David and Kendrick Dorothy and Delaney Elizabeth… Continue reading April 2019 Graduating Class

National Volunteer Week

It’s National Volunteer Week 2019 April 7th – 13th Guiding Eyes for the Blind is privileged to have the very best! The staff, puppies and big dogs are extending their most sincere appreciation for our Guiding Eyes volunteers and all they do. Their contribution to our mission of providing exceptional guide dogs to people with vision… Continue reading National Volunteer Week