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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 and you will receive a $1 off coupon for a full-sized combo meal or salad on your next visit. This fundraising initiative will run November 1–16 at 18 Wendy’s locations in Southeast Michigan.

“Wendy’s is all about giving back. By partnering with Leader Dogs for the Blind, Wendy’s employees and customers connect with their local community, fueling their passion to make a difference,” says Lisa O’Brien.

“We are fortunate to have great supporters like the O’Briens,” says Susan Daniels, Leader Dogs for the Blind president and CEO. “Not only will Wendy’s employees help by raising needed funds, they help us raise awareness in the community about the services we provide.”

Throughout the fundraiser, Leader Dog puppies and puppy raisers will randomly visit the 18 Wendy’s locations in support of the fundraiser.

Participating locations:

  • 130 Brown Road, Auburn Hills
  • 7149 Dixie Highway, Clarkston
  • 5546 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston
  • 1421 North Main, Clawson
  • 11333 S. Saginaw, Grand Blanc
  • 4045 Grange Hall Road, Holly
  • 1344 Walton Boulevard, Rochester Hills
  • 3140 S. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills
  • 4525 State Street, Saginaw
  • 4305 Bay Road, Saginaw
  • 40950 Ryan Road, Sterling Heights
  • 6001 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights
  • 24999 Northwestern Highway, Southfield
  • 4220 Elms Road, Swartz Creek
  • 3995 Rochester Road, Troy
  • 24845 Ryan Road, Warren
  • 31301 Van Dyke Road, Warren
  • 5660 Highland, Waterford

 

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 who bid for their smile re-dos via the Leader Dogs for the Blind Lead in the Holidays event held on November 19, 2016.

Doolin Haddad Advanced Dentistry is a long-time friend and supporter of Leader Dogs for the Blind. The bids, made at the event’s live auction, brought a combined $20,000 to Leader Dogs, and the women are now happily showing off their new smiles.

Dr. Jeff Haddad, who donated 100% of his professional services for the smile makeovers of Mary Ann Reynaert of Shelby Township and Tammy Schultz of Macomb, said that both patients are thrilled with their new smiles – and supporting Leader Dogs through their live auction bid was an added bonus.

“We offer life-changing dentistry at Doolin Haddad Advanced Dentistry,” Dr. Haddad said. “Perhaps that’s why we have an affinity for Leader Dogs. Right here in the Rochester community, we have an organization that is changing the lives of visually impaired individuals across the globe.  It’s a privilege to help continue the important efforts of Leader Dogs through our dental expertise – and Tammy and Mary Ann felt the same way.”

Mary Ann was inspired to bid for the smile makeover because she knew and trusted Dr. Haddad as both a patient and a personal friend and was ready to put herself first after raising five children.

“My children are happy, healthy and successful. As an empty nester, I decided it was time to put myself on the list. Ask me if I’m happy? I’m ecstatic! I should have done this a long time ago!”

Tammy Schultz, a patient of Doolin Haddad Advanced Dentistry for nearly 20 years, was motivated to get a smile makeover because of ongoing issues that were jeopardizing her dental health.

“My teeth are strong and healthy now and I no longer worry about problems with my teeth. It’s like I’m starting from ground zero with my teeth and my new smile.  I just feel like I have a healthy life now!”

About Doolin Haddad Advanced Dentistry

Doolin Haddad Advanced Dentistry was founded in Rochester in 1990 by Dr. Kurt Doolin. Dr. Jeff Haddad joined the practice in 2001. In addition to their dental school training, both Drs. Doolin and Haddad are fellows of The Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies and lecture nationally on implants, TMJ, and restorative and cosmetic dentistry. Marco Tironi, D.D.S. joined Rochester Advanced Dentistry in 2013; the practice has 13 team members.

Discover Health. Discover Happiness. Discover How. Discover Doolin Haddad. To learn more, visit www.discoverdh.com.

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 and you will receive a $1 off coupon for a full-sized combo meal or salad on your next visit. This fundraising initiative will run throughout March at 39 Wendy’s locations.

“We are currently raising our third Future Leader Dog. As volunteer puppy raisers, we have experienced first-hand the positive impact that a guide dog has on the life of a person who is visually impaired,” said Lisa O’Brien. “This is why we chose Leader Dogs for the Blind as the local charity for these 39 Wendy’s locations.”

“We are fortunate to have great supporters like the O’Briens,” said Susan Daniels, Leader Dogs for the Blind president and CEO. “They not only help by raising puppies and needed funds, they help us raise awareness in the community about the services we provide.”

Throughout March, Leader Dog puppies and puppy raisers will randomly visit the 39 Wendy’s locations in support of the fundraiser.

Participating locations:

  • 5660 Highland, Waterford 48327
  • 7149 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston 48349
  • 11333 S. Saginaw, Grand Blanc 48439
  • 4045 Grange Hall Rd, Holly 48442
  • 5546 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston 48346
  • 130 Brown Rd, Auburn Hill 48326
  • 388 S. Broadway, Lake Orion 48362
  • 2190 Orchard Lake Rd, Sylvan Lake 48320
  • 3170 Elizabeth Lk Rd. Waterford 48328
  • 4220 Elms Rd, Swartz Creek 48473
  • 8581 East Lansing Rd, Durand 48429
  • 1619 S. Mission, Mt. Pleasant 48858
  • 1612 S. Saginaw, Midland 48640
  • 821 N. Euclid, Bay City 48706
  • 7945 Gratiot Road, Saginaw 48609
  • 2640 Center Ave, Essexville 48732
  • 1006 E. Pickard, Mt Pleasant 48858
  • 4305 Bay Road, Saginaw 48603
  • 4525 State Street, Saginaw 48603
  • 6324 Dixie Hwy, Bridgeport 48722
  • 12150 Market Place Drive, Birch Run 48415
  • 596 E. Walton Boulevard, Pontiac 48340
  • 31301 Van Dyke Rd, Warren 48093
  • 24999 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield 48075
  • 19301 15 Mile Rd, Clinton Township 48035
  • 29069 Greenfield, Southfield 48076
  • 31159 Harper Ave, St. Clair Shores 48082
  • 6601 East Jefferson Ave, Detroit 48207
  • 9768 Grand River, Detroit 48204
  • 3995 Rochester Rd, Troy 48083
  • 1344 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills 48309
  • 3140 S. Rochester Rd, Rochester Hills 48307
  • 40950 Ryan Rd, Sterling Heights 48310
  • 6001 Metro Parkway, Sterling Heights 48311
  • 1700 S. Opdyke Rd, Pontiac 48341
  • 1292 N. Opdyke Rd, Auburn Hills 48326
  • 24845 Ryan Rd, Warren 48091
  • 18430 Ford Rd, Detroit 48228
  • 1421 North Main, Clawson 48017

 

On Saturday, June 4, we held our inaugural Bark & Brew presented by Chief Financial Credit Union. More than 2,000 attendees came out to Rochester Mills Beer Co. in support of Leader Dogs for the Blind, making our first year a resounding success!

Attendees enjoyed live music on the Sellers Subaru Stage from Single Shot Steve and Oakland University Gold Vibrations and danced the night away during Parallel Fifth’s set. Children had a blast in the Kids’ Play Area enjoying a bounce in the Andrews Realty Bounce House and other inflatables, face painting, a coloring station and five carnival games.

Chief Financial Credit Union, the presenting sponsor of Bark & Brew and the official credit union of Leader Dogs for the Blind, unveiled its special Leader Dogs for the Blind reward Visa card at the event. For every card opened between now and June 18, Chief Financial will donate $25 to Leader Dog. Not only that, the more you spend, the more rewards you earn and the more donations Chief will make to Leader Dog!

Our intent behind putting on Bark & Brew was to create an event in which families and people of all ages could come out to learn more about Leader Dog in a relaxed and casual atmosphere. We couldn’t have been more pleased with our turnout in year one, especially considering some of the heavy rains we experienced in the evening. Some of our younger attendees even took the opportunity to play in the rain!

There were plenty of Future Leader Dogs, Leader Dog moms and dads, Leader Dogs in training and working Leader Dogs in attendance which gave attendees the opportunity to learn more about the many facets of Leader Dog, up close and personal. (would love the pic of the dog and little boy by this)

Attendees learned about volunteer opportunities such as puppy raising and hosting a breeding stock dog and took advantage of viewing live training demonstrations to see how our expert trainers teach our dogs the necessary skills to become guide dogs.

All in all, it was a great day and we look forward to seeing everyone (and more!) back next year as we plan to make Bark & Brew and annual Leader Dog event.

By Dani Landolt, Director of Corporate Relations at Leader Dogs for the Blind

Our event couldn’t have been a success without the support of our sponsors – a special thanks goes to: Chief Financial Credit Union, Sellers Subaru, Coastal Pet Products, Purina Pro Plan, All American Pet Resorts, Three Dog Bakery, Andrews Realty Group/Somerset Lending Corp, WNIC, WJR, WXOU and WXYZ.