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Guiding Eyes 47th Annual Golf Classic

Featuring Football Legend & Guiding Eyes Board Member Eli Manning who will be out on the course this year! Join us for a day of excellent golf, great food & prizes and, of course, amazing dogs – all in support of the inspiring mission of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. The Guiding Eyes Annual Golf… Continue reading Guiding Eyes 47th Annual Golf Classic

William and Quidditch

Meet Graduate William Graduate Team: William Smith & QuidditchAbout the Team: Quidditch, a male black Lab, is Bill’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Schenectady, New YorkTraining: March 2024 On-Campus Bill was born in Lexington, Kentucky, but grew up in the Utica, NY area. Currently, he resides in Schenectady, NY, which is just a stone’s throw away… Continue reading William and Quidditch

Karen and Ohana

Meet Graduate Karen Graduate Team:   Karen and OhanaAbout the Team:   Ohana is a female, black Lab and Karen’s 1st guide dogLocation:   Arvada, ColoradoTraining:   March 2024 On-Campus Karen is enjoying the companionship and responsibility of receiving her first guide dog later in life. Her story is ultimately one of courage and strength, having faced the trials… Continue reading Karen and Ohana

Frances and Yolanda

Meet Graduate Frances Graduate Team: Frances and YolandaAbout the Team: Yolanda, a female yellow Lab, is Frances’ 1st guide dogLocation: Buckeye, ArizonaTraining: March 2024 On-Campus Franny has been serving as the vice president of the Psychology Club in her high school, however, her graduation is approaching soon, which marks the beginning of an exciting new… Continue reading Frances and Yolanda

Daisy and Layla

Meet Graduate Daisy Graduate Team:  Daisy and LaylaAbout the Team:  Layla, a female, yellow Lab, is Daisy’s 1st guide dogLocation:  Whittier, CaliforniaTraining: March 2024 On-Campus Daisy graduated from Whittier College with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing. She has written a book, “Chameleon”, and is currently working on a musical adaptation.   Daisy is interested in… Continue reading Daisy and Layla

Robert and Artemis

Meet Graduate Robert Graduate Team: Robert and ArtemisAbout the Team: Artemis is a male, black Lab and Robert’s 1st guide dogLocation: Toronto, CanadaTraining: March 2024 On-Campus Robert lives in Toronto, where he was born and raised. Robert has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in political science from the University of Windsor. For the last… Continue reading Robert and Artemis

Molly the Hero: A Released Pup’s Remarkable Journey

In the world of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, every dog has a purpose. From guiding those with vision impairments to serving as detection dogs or therapy companions, each canine undergoes rigorous training and evaluation from an early age. Meet Molly, a shining example of resilience and heroism, whose journey exemplifies the remarkable bond between… Continue reading Molly the Hero: A Released Pup’s Remarkable Journey

Training Running Guide “Ten”

Seeing the dog and their graduate go conquer the world and be more independent and do things that they never necessarily thought they could…that’s what makes me keep going. Jolene Hollister, Foundation Guide Dog Mobility Instructor Jolene Hollister, a Guiding Eyes Foundation Guide Dog Mobility Instructor, works closely with our Running Guides Program. Extensively tested… Continue reading Training Running Guide “Ten”

National Volunteer Week 2024

As we kick off National Volunteer Week on Monday, April 21, let’s cast a well-deserved spotlight on the unsung heroes of our organization – our amazing human volunteers! While our furry friends frequently steal the show, it’s the unwavering commitment of our remarkable volunteers that truly ignites the magic within our community. We would like… Continue reading National Volunteer Week 2024

Craig and Ephram

Meet Graduate Craig Graduate Team:  Craig and EphramAbout the Team:  Ephram, a male black Labrador is Craig’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation:  Rockland, MaineTraining:  February 2024 Home Training Craig was born and raised in the town of Rockland, on the coast of Maine.  After high school, he attended nursing school in nearby Portland.  As a registered… Continue reading Craig and Ephram