Update - Issue 4 - 2008

Message from the President
Recently, while traveling on Leader Dog business, President and CEO Greg Grabowski had the opportunity to meet some of our graduates.
Brian Celusnak: From Leader Dog to Campus
Like many other college freshman , Leader Dog graduate Brian Celusnak is rooming with one of his best friends – his Leader Dog “Armor.”
Revolutionizing Dog Guide Training with Technology
Leader Dog is partnering with HumanWare to offer a completely unprecedented, state-of-the-art approach to dog guide training that fully integrates a talking GPS navigational tool into dog guide classes.
Alumni Spotlight: Tim Foster
In 1975, Tim Foster was a professional photographer for the FAA, but years of exposure to carbon tetrachloride and Agent Orange while a photographer in Vietnam caused his sight to deteriorate. He was diagnosed legally blind in 1976.
Edward T. and Ellen K. Dryer Charitable Foundation
The Edward T. and Ellen K. Dryer Charitable Foundation has generously supported Leader Dog since 2005.
Donor Profile: Muriel and William Hackney
Donors Muriel and William Hackney discuss their Charitable Gift Annuity with Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Charitable Gift Annuities
Financially, America is facing its most difficult time since the Great Depression. A Leader Dogs for the Blind Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) can help alleviate your lingering financial concerns.
Breeding Stock Host Homes
“Where do Leader Dog puppies come from?” They come from Mom dogs and Dad dogs and the hearts of breeding stock host families.
Camp Gone to the Dogs
A quilt and tote bag donated to Camp Gone to the Dogs' annual auction raises $4,440 for Leader Dog.
Lions of Michigan District 11C1
The Rockford and Grand Haven Michigan Lions Clubs help member Katie Mawby gain greater freedom.
Alumni Letters
Letters from graduates Judy Presley, Richard Redmon, Susan M. Kelel, Bobbie Poling and Larry Skwarok.
Circle of Life
News about our canine partners.
Recent Graduates
Visit our photo album for photos of classes 09-02, 09-03 and 09-04
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