When I could no longer see well enough to walk down the street, a great gift was given to me. I put my trust in a yellow Labrador and could once again navigate the world on my own. Today I have a guide dog named Gus. A Guiding Eyes dog gives me and many others the… Continue reading CEO Tom Panek to run NYC Marathon for Guiding Eyes
by graduate Donna Shapiro After my first walk with Nell, I realized that I haven’t been able to “see” that well since childhood. It felt so natural, easy and relaxing. Together, we will take the train to yoga class and practice our downward facing dog. I will enjoy daily tasks like going to the farmers… Continue reading My guide dog – and so much more
Thank you to the sponsors of this month’s graduation ceremony: Linda Connelly: Congratulations to all the new guide dog teams graduating today. I would like to thank Chevron Humankind for sponsoring this graduation on my behalf. I was inspired to become a Guiding Eyes volunteer in memory of my beloved golden retriever, Sandy. Embrace your… Continue reading October 2014 Graduate Class
The George T. Walker Charitable Fund of The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation Challenge will help us raise $180,000 to support Pennsylvania residents who are blind or visually impaired. Funds raised will defray the expenses associated with providing a professionally trained Guiding Eyes dog to those who are blind as well as ongoing services available to… Continue reading The Pennsylvania Challenge
Wind & Fire Jewelry is an eco-sustainable company with all of products made in the USA. Owners Frank and Nina Fiasconaro believe in giving back and supporting their community through donating a portion of profits to charities that support children with disabilities. A portion of the proceeds from sales of the Wind and Fire paw… Continue reading Jewelry that gives back
Why raise a Guiding Eyes puppy? The dogs are amazing. We are continually thanked for raising them but I always want to thank Guiding Eyes for allowing them to be part of our lives. There are no words to describe how proud we are of Amos. His accomplishment brings tears to my eyes and a… Continue reading Thoughts from our Puppy Raisers
Home litter care volunteers foster our broods and their pups for approximately five weeks. They provide a safe, loving home environment and practice gentle massage and progressive socialization with the puppies. All necessary equipment and training is provided. Ideally a Home Litter Care Volunteer will: Live within one hour of the Canine Development Center in… Continue reading Wanted: Home Litter Care Volunteers
by graduate Donna Elliott When I first came to Guiding Eyes, I was a small town, middle-aged wife, mother and grandmother, who had never been away from home before. I worked from home and went few places alone unless I was walking in my neighborhood. Anywhere else, I was accompanied by my husband or a… Continue reading Forever changed
Thank you to the very special people supporting this month’s class: We are extremely grateful for Harold Skolnick’s generosity to sponsor the training of Guiding Eyes Watson. We also thank the sponsors of this month’s graduation ceremony: “In loving memory of my son, Walter P. Wagner. Your spirit is with us on this special day.”… Continue reading September 2014 Graduate Class
by Guiding Eyes graduate Deni Elliott I try to tell myself that sometimes it’s not all about the dog. For example, I wanted to learn to play golf. With my loss of vision, I yearn for new ways to be in contact with my body and its boundaries. Then, after a year of my failed… Continue reading A World of Possibilities through Alberta
