Meet Graduate Jose Graduate Team: Jose and UlyssesAbout the Team: Ulysses, a male yellow Lab, is Jose’s 1st guide dogHometown: Chicago, IllinoisTraining: September 2022 On-Campus Training Jose is an avid traveler who loves the opportunity to explore new places, with the goal of visiting every state in the U.S. So far, he’s traveled to eight… Continue reading Jose and Ulysses
October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month Did you know that over 56% of Americans do not have an up-to-date estate plan?* There is no better time than the present to explore how you can create an estate plan to express your health care wishes and secure your financial future, and that of the people… Continue reading October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month
Rich and Scooter’s training was sponsored by Cerberus Capital Management: “On behalf of the Cerberus team, a huge congratulations to Rich and Scooter and the best of luck on your adventures together!” Meet Graduate Richard Graduate Team: Richard and ScooterAbout the Team: Scooter, a male yellow Lab, is Richard’s 1st guide dogHometown: Locust Valley, New YorkTraining:… Continue reading Richard and Scooter
Meet Graduate Susan Graduate Team: Susan and NixieAbout the Team: Nixie, a female black Lab, is Susan’s 4th Guiding Eyes dogHometown: Arlington, VirginiaTraining: September 2022 On-Campus Susan is 41 years old and living in Virginia with her 4th Guiding Eyes dog, Nixie. Her educational background includes a master’s degree in International Studies. Early in her career,… Continue reading Susan and Nixie
On September 28th, Guiding Eyes was pleased to host members of Lion’s Club International at our Yorktown campus, celebrating their decades-long partnership and ongoing generosity. On a beautiful autumn day, activities began with a reception at the Carriage House and continued out on the Nature Path, in Alumni Hall, the Kennel and Vet Hospital. Lions… Continue reading Celebrating Lions 2022
Meet Graduate Lenore August On-Campus TrainingGraduate Team: Lenore and HachiAbout the Team: Hachi, a male yellow Lab, is Lenore’s 2nd Guiding Eyes dogHometown: Sacramento, CaliforniaGuide Dog Mobility Instructor: Andrea Martine Lenore is married and she and her husband have two adult children. She holds an associate of arts degree in computer science from Ohlone College… Continue reading Lenore and Hachi
Meet Graduate Caterina August On-Campus TrainingGraduate Team: Caterina and FiloAbout the Team: Filo, a male yellow Lab, is Caterina’s 1st guide dogHometown: Maitland, FloridaGuide Dog Mobility Instructor: Andrea Martine Caterina is deafblind and comes to Guiding Eyes’ Specialized Training Program for her first guide dog, Filo. She lives with her family in Florida and is… Continue reading Caterina and Filo
❝ Being a Puppy Raiser is so important, because I’m able to support a community that is so special to me. Many of my students will rely on guide dogs later in life, and I’m thankful I have the opportunity to be involved in raising future guide dogs. ❞ Laura Fricker, Richmond Region Puppy Raiser… Continue reading Laura Fricker, Puppy Raiser Highlight
We are pleased to share that on Friday, September 2nd, Guiding Eyes for the Blind was featured on GMA3: What You Need to Know, an extension of ABC’s national morning show Good Morning America. In the segment, Guiding Eyes’ CEO Thomas Panek shared Guiding Eyes’ mission, along with the importance and impact of the organization.… Continue reading Our “GMA3: What You Need to Know” Spot
Meet Graduate Tonia June On-Campus TrainingGraduate Team: Tonia and SassyAbout the Team: Sassy, a female black Lab, is Tonia’s 2nd Guide DogHometown: Louisville, KentuckyGuide Dog Mobility Instructor: Shannon McGee Tonia is married and lives in Kentucky. Sassy is her second guide dog, but the first from Guiding Eyes. In her role as an Assistive Technology… Continue reading Tonia and Sassy
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