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Financial Partners
Donations—Big and small—Make a Difference
- Published in: Update - Issue 2 - 2010
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Leader Dogs for the Blind reaches out to serve people across the United States and around the world. Like any great institution Leader Dog must be able to respond to critical needs and seize emerging opportunities when they arise.
We have served over 14,000 people since our founding in 1939 because numerous donors have partnered with us and supported our work through gifts both great and small. The activities of our fine instructors, dog care personnel, and veterinary staff depends on a consistent flow of funds. Donations allow us to maintain a state-of-the-art campus that houses our students, dogs and staff. We are keenly aware of the thoughtfulness and power of the many people from all walks of life who support Leader Dog.
Our donors enable us to place a highly trained Leader Dog in harness by the side of a person that is blind or visually impaired. Moreover, they allow us to provide personalized training and innovative audible GPS technology at no cost to our students. This ensures that graduates leave our Rochester campus with the ability to travel to every point around our country and the world with new capabilities and self-confidence.
Leader Dog provides near limitless possibilities to people who are blind by enhancing their mobility. We accomplish this without the assistance of federal or state funds and without charging our students for any of our services. Consequently, our important work is made possible solely through the support of private donations. The kindness and generosity of our donors allows us to achieve our mission of expanding the possibilities for people who are blind or visually impaired. We invite you to become a friend and supporter of our work by making an online donation.
Melissa Weisse
Chief Philanthropy Officer