Courtney and Pinky

Meet Graduate Courtney Graduate Team:  Courtney and PinkyAbout the Team:  Pinky, a female, black Lab; Courtney’s 3rd guide dog, and 1st from Guiding EyesLocation: Portland, MaineTraining: April 2025 On-Campus Courtney is a Blindness Rehabilitation Specialist with five years of experience at the State of Maine Division of the Blind, developing programming for youth with vision… Continue reading Courtney and Pinky

Floss and Neil

Meet Graduate Floss Graduate Team: Floss and NeilAbout the Team: Neil, a male black lab, is Floss’s 1st guide dogLocation: Asheville, North CarolinaTraining:  February 2025 On-Campus Floss turned to Guiding Eyes to receive her first guide dog, Neil. Floss was employed by Industries for the Blind but has since returned to school at Asheville-Buncombe Technical… Continue reading Floss and Neil

Madeline and Jackie

Meet Graduate Madeline Graduate Team:  Madeline and JackieAbout the Team:  Jackie, a female black Lab; Maddy’s 1st guide dogLocation:  Narberth, PennsylvaniaTraining:  April 2025 On-Campus Maddy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Health from Muhlenberg College and is employed at the Public Health Management Corporation in Philadelphia. Maddy enjoys being active and stays engaged in various physical… Continue reading Madeline and Jackie

Jerry and Elias

Meet Graduate Jerry Graduate Team:  Jerry and EliasAbout the Team: Elias, male yellow Lab; Jerry’s 2nd guide dogLocation: Abbot, MaineTraining: April 2025, On-Campus Jerry and his wife have retired to Abbot, a small town in central Maine. Jerry previously worked with the North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind in Raleigh, NC. He had… Continue reading Jerry and Elias

Anthony and Clancey

Meet Graduate Anthony Graduate Team: Anthony and ClanceyAbout the Team: Clancey, a male yellow Lab; Anthony’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Greensboro, North CarolinaTraining: April 2025 Home Training Anthony is employed by Amazon, working in a Fulfillment Center Warehouse as a packer at a workstation utilizing adaptive technology. He was born in Long Island, NY, and… Continue reading Anthony and Clancey

Guiding Eyes Golf Classic 2025

We are excited to share the highlights of our 48th Annual Guiding Eyes for the Blind Golf Classic, held on June 9th at the scenic Mount Kisco Country Club. The day was unforgettable, filled with golf, guide dogs, adorable puppies, and an outpouring of generosity. Be sure to check out our gallery below to experience… Continue reading Guiding Eyes Golf Classic 2025

Gladys and Whitney

Meet Graduate Gladys Graduate Team:  Gladys and WhitneyAbout the Team:  Whitney – a female, black and tan German Shepherd; Gladys’ 5th Guiding Eyes dogLocation:  Woodhaven, New YorkTraining:   April 2025 Home Training Gladys holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s in School Counseling, both from Hunter College. Before giving birth to her daughter… Continue reading Gladys and Whitney

Alexander and Marina

Meet Graduate Alex Graduate Team: Alex and MarinaAbout the Team: Marina, a female yellow Lab; Alex’s 1st guide dogLocation: Omaha, NebraskaTraining: April 2025 On-Campus Alex is employed as an Orientation Counselor with Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired, teaching independent living skills to others with vision loss. He actively serves his community through… Continue reading Alexander and Marina

Newsletter May 2025

EMBARK: THE HANDLER’S HERALD From the Interim President & CEO – Eduardo Andrede It is with great pride and humility that I pen this introduction to you in my capacity as Interim President & CEO. As you may know, I assumed this temporary role about six weeks ago to bridge this interim period as we search… Continue reading Newsletter May 2025

Patricia and Isley

We thank our generous sponsors. The Estate of Edward Bragaline is sponsoring Patti Lane and guide dog Isley. Meet Graduate Patricia Graduate Team: Patricia and IsleyAbout the Team:  Isley, a female black Lab; Patti’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Oklahoma City, OklahomaTraining: April 2025 On-Campus Patti previously owned a pharmaceutical research company and is now training… Continue reading Patricia and Isley