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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Meet Graduate Linda Graduate Team: Linda and AsanteAbout the Team: Asante, a female yellow Lab; Linda’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: St. Paul, MinnesotaTraining: April 2025 On-Campus Linda, a lifelong resident of Minnesota, resides in St. Paul with her husband of 47 years, Jim. They have two adult sons. A Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate from… Continue reading Linda and Asante
Meet Graduate Andrea Graduate Team: Andrea and AmbieAbout the Team: Ambie – female yellow Lab; Andrea’s 3rd Guiding Eyes dogLocation: Wauconda, IllinoisTraining: April 2025 On-Campus Andrea became a member of the Guiding Eyes family in 2008 when she received her first guide dog, Lopez. After her partnership with Lopez, came her beloved Gretzky, and now she… Continue reading Andrea and Ambie
Throughout our 70-year history, one important thing remains the same: our dedication to connecting exceptional guide dogs with individuals for greater independence. Explore our 2024 Annual Report to discover the significant progress we’ve made this year at Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Get an inside look at how your invaluable support has driven our mission… Continue reading 2024 Annual Report
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