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Bob Justin sits in front of a gray background wearing a black and white striped polo shirt and a Marines cap. Next to him in Leader Dog harness is golden retriever Lego

Bob Justin and Leader Dog Lego

Bob Justin is the kind of guy you want to be your next-door neighbor. He’s not afraid to laugh at himself or his situation; in fact, he’s not afraid of much these days. "I don't really have a comfort zone," ...
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“Amazing Experience”

My son, Brock Ewing, attended your summer camp and he enjoyed it to the fullest! I was so pleased by your staff, activities planned, and how clean and nice the campus was. The staff was so caring and sweet—I could ...
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An adult woman, sitting in front, and a teenage girl ride a tandem bike on a sunny day on a road in front of trees and bushes. Both are smiling

Summer Experience Camp, an Instructor’s Perspective

By Leslie Hoskins, COMS EXHAUSTING! If I had to describe Summer Experience Camp in just one word, it would be “exhausting.” However, it’s more than that—it’s meaningful, impactful and a great experience for campers and instructors. As instructors, camp allows ...
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Three young women stand outdoors facing the camera, smiling. The woman in the center is holding a white cane

No Limits

Ashley, center, at camp in 2016 Two days after her 16th birthday, Ashley Eisenmenger came to Leader Dog for the first time for Summer Experience Camp. What followed was a week of new experiences that changed her life. “I rode ...
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The New Face of Leader Dog

We are proud to introduce the new logo, font and colors of Leader Dogs for the Blind. We’ve updated our style to better represent who we are, what we do and the people we serve. This revised style will help ...
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18 Wendy’s Locations Hold November Fundraiser for Leader Dog

Leader Dogs for the Blind is partnering with Wendy's franchisees Lisa and Howard O'Brien to raise funds in support of Leader Dog’s programs for people who are blind or visually impaired. Simply donate $1 to Leader Dogs for the Blind ...
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Leader Dogs for the Blind Introduces Harness the Power of Leadership

Experiential employee development training with a unique twist. Most employee development courses include: Bribing people into a conference room with coffee and bagels Having someone stand in front of the room all day while telling the group things they should ...
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Hidden Disability

By Leader Dog Client Jackie Panos Perception. It’s all a matter of perception. When you see a person in a wheelchair in a handicapped parking space you think nothing of it. That’s what the space is for, right? Well, what ...
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Doolin Haddad Advanced Dentistry’s donated Smile Makeovers help raise $20,000

Live auction bidders reveal their new smiles Dr. Jeff Haddad, a partner with Doolin Haddad Advanced Dentistry, a Rochester-based dental practice focusing on cosmetic, implant and restorative dentistry, is pleased to announce he has completed smile makeovers for two area women ...
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Leader Dog Receives $61,196 from Purina

As a result of the My Dog is a Star campaign that ran in conjunction with the brand new Beverly Hills Dog Show Presented by Purina, Purina has donated $61,196 to Leader Dogs for the Blind. During the campaign, supporters ...
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