Congratulations Class #277! Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrates the commencement of Class #277. Each graduate formed a powerful partnership with their guide dog, and now...
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The haunting sound of Taps escorts a fallen soldier to his final rest, and Russell Smith had to play it too many times. Hear...
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[Click here for the video audio description for our community with vision loss.] Suzy Wilson & guide dog Betty Starke, Florida Suzy Wilson found...
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Congratulations Class #276! We recently celebrated the graduation of Class #276. We are so proud of this strong and committed group of Army, Marine...
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[Click here for the video audio description for our community with vision loss.] John Merchant & guide dog J.C. Brooksville, Florida One of John...
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Teri Tope & Service Dog Spencer Sandyville, Ohio Years ago, Teri Tope’s therapist recommended that she get a service dog but Teri decided against...
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[Click here for the video audio description for our community with vision loss.] Chad Bagley & guide dog Henry Sparta, Tennessee As a church...
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Congratulations Class #275! Today we celebrate the joy of achievement as Class #275 graduates with their new guide dogs. These teams met the challenges...
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Darlene Sellars & Guide Dog Lee Lakeland, Florida Darlene Sellars doesn’t remember the car accident that night during her senior year of high school....
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Terrence Boyle & Guide Dog Joe Thomasville, Georgia At a bar in Cedar Key, Florida called The Black Dog, owned by Terrence Boyle’s son,...
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Robert Calderon & Service Dog Mae Bradenton, FL While on campus, Bob Calderon bonded with his class so much that he says, “I don’t...
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Jamie Crowell & guide dog Carol Charlotte, North Carolina Jamie Crowell needed a guide dog with strong skills that could keep up with her...
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Congratulations Class #274! Congratulations to our first graduating class of 2019! Class #274 celebrates commencement today—a new beginning. Each of these guide dog teams...
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As Kim Ripoli ascended the ranks of the U.S. Navy, she became “engrained in the warrior ethos,” providing leadership as a Senior Chief Hospital...
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We recently celebrated the graduation of Class 273. This incredible group of veterans represents four branches of military service, and we are inspired by...
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Eddie Torres and guide dog Oakley Sanford, Florida Eddie Torres was 18 when he started losing his vision to glaucoma. He lost the vision...
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[Click here for the video audio description for our community with vision loss.] Keith Poynor & service dog Homer Tampa, Florida Keith Poynor, a...
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Congratulations Class #272! Today we celebrate the commencement of Class #272. As the newest members of our alumni community, these graduating students and their...
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Eric Brigham and service dog Pudge Lithia Springs, Georgia Eric Brigham spent eight years in the Navy as a ship’s serviceman in the supply...
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Congratulations Class #271! Southeastern Guide Dogs has a lot to celebrate today—the commencement of Class #271. Each graduate and their guide dog gave their...
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Terry Hemsworth and guide dog John Bradenton, Florida | Thornbury, Ontario, Canada Terry Hemsworth’s childhood vision difficulties meant playing at the bottom of the...
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Derrick Bhagraj and service dog Kelly Coconut Creek, Florida When Derrick Bhagraj left the Marines in 2013 and went home to his wife, he...
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[Click here for the video audio description for our community with vision loss.] Christy Wood & guide dog Lola Southaven, Mississippi Christy Wood is...
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Robert “Doc” Simich & guide dog Obie Dunedin, Florida Doc Simich lost his vision to macular degeneration, which meant losing three things this 88-year-old...
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