Meet Graduate Douglas Graduate Team: Doug and DeirdreAbout the Team: Deirdre is a female black Lab; Doug’s 1st guide dogLocation: Wake Forest, North CarolinaTraining: February 2026 On-Campus Doug grew up in Brooklyn and Staten Island and went on to earn a degree in history and politics from Pace University in downtown Manhattan. He then spent… Continue reading Douglas and Deirdre
Every guide dog partnership begins long before a harness is placed in hand. It begins with people – dedicated volunteers who give their time, care, and energy to move our mission forward. During National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the full community behind each partnership. From those working hands-on with our pups to those supporting operations in… Continue reading National Volunteer Week 2026
Jimbo was sponsored from Birth to Career by the Laulhere family. “They share: “We, along with Cherese, wish you the most joyous day, and many congratulations on your graduation. Cherese Mari Laulhere, who unfortunately is no longer with us, is both humbled and honored to have sponsored this part of your journey. She shares with you… Continue reading Austin and Jimbo
Our graduates know better than anyone that life with a guide dog is full of moments that are funny, touching, surprising, and unforgettable, sometimes all at once. Inspired by a graduate’s local library writing contest, our first Miniature Moments contest invited Guiding Eyes graduates to capture true stories from life with their dogs in 50… Continue reading Miniature Moments Contest 2026
Meet Graduate Jean Graduate Team: Jean and AbrahamAbout the Team: Abraham, a black, male Lab; Jean’s 1st guide dogLocation: Strasburg, VirginiaTraining: March 2026 Home Training Jean was born in Kaiserslautern, Germany, where her father was stationed with the U.S. Army. She proudly notes that she was born in a country – West Germany – that… Continue reading Jean and Abraham
Celebrating New Partnerships Share in the joy of this moment, when our students look forward to the adventures ahead with their Guiding Eyes guide dog. These intimate celebrations are recorded for guests interested in experiencing a Guiding Eyes graduation, but unable to join us in-person. It is our hope that people attending graduation, whether in-person… Continue reading Graduation is Time to Celebrate
Meet Graduate James Graduate Team: James and OrlandoAbout the Team: Orlando, a male black Labrador; Jim’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Austin, TexasTraining: February 2026 On-Campus Jim works for Apple’s AI/ML Siri Data Operations team in Austin, Texas, having relocated from Ohio. Blind since birth, he recently received his second Guiding Eyes dog, a male black… Continue reading James and Orlando
Justice was sponsored from Birth to Career by the Laulhere family. They share: “We, along with Cherese, wish you the most joyous day, and many congratulations on your graduation. Cherese Mari Laulhere, who unfortunately is no longer with us, is both humbled and honored to have sponsored this part of your journey. She shares with you… Continue reading Mark and Justice
Visit our Golf Classic website ⛳️ Looking forward to another great Golf event at Mount Kisco Country Club! Monday, June 15, 2026 FeaturingFootball 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… Continue reading The 49th Annual Golf Classic
Meet Graduate Amir Graduate Team: Amir and IrvingAbout the Team: Irving, a male black Lab; Amir’s 1st guide dogLocation: Cary, North CarolinaTraining: January 2026, On Campus Amir grew up traveling the world. His father served in the Air Force and later worked with the American Embassy, so Amir lived everywhere from Turkey and Italy to… Continue reading Amir and Irving
