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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[Click here for the video audio description for our community with vision loss.] Eberto Torres & Guide Dog Max Hialeah, Florida Eberto Torres’ entire...
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Karin Whitely & service dog Michael Lakeland, Florida Karin Whitely looks forward to the day when she can go out in public by herself...
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Congratulations Class 270! We recently celebrated the graduation of Class 270. We are so proud of this inspiring group of Army, Navy, and Air...
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[Click here for the video audio description for our community with vision loss.] David Townsend & guide dog Harley Tampa, Florida For seven years,...
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[Click here for the video audio description for our community with vision loss.] Stefanie Marvin-Miller & service dog Leland Murfreesboro, Tennessee Army National Guard...
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Sherry George and guide dog Huntly Port Orange, Florida Sherry George is an active wife, mother of two, and grandmother of three who enjoys...
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Hope Trentadue and guide dog Traveler Indianapolis, Indiana Born in China with cataracts in both eyes, Hope Trentadue was 3 ½ years old before...
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Patrick Graham and service dog Clifford Oakland Park, Florida Patrick Graham volunteered as a puppy raiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs and is proud that...
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Southeastern Guide Dogs celebrates a joyous occasion today—the commencement of Class #269. Our graduates worked tirelessly to become proficient handlers of their guide dogs,...
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Sandy Matthews and guide dog BJ Palm Bay, Florida Sandy Matthews’ diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa at age 20 explained a lot. It explained why...
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Mike Elder and service dog Muffin Grand Rapids, Michigan Mike Elder spent just under ten years in the Army as a satellite communications specialist,...
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Robert “Whitey” Adams and guide dog Hap Rock Hill, South Carolina Whitey Adams knows a golf ball better than the back of his hand,...
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[Click here for the video audio description for our community with vision loss.] Mark Beasley and service dog Cruiser Big Cove, Alabama Air Force...
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Bill O’Brien and service dog Lee Lakeland, FL After Bill O’Brien returned from two overseas tours to Desert Storm and Afghanistan, this 22-year Army...
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