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THANK YOU! I admire your willingness to give so much of yourself & your time to raise these amazing animals. I know I'd get too attached to them all! Bless you!

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It takes a village to raise a puppy, and as a raiser, working on my fifth pup, I am so very thankful and grateful for all the hands that aided and continue to work in supporting the journey of one little puppy...Mimi.

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Dear Guiding Eyes Volunteers,

Although I have been a Guiding Eyes supporter on a regular basis for several years and have always been grateful for the wonderful volunteers, I never realized the scope of your activities. The video was wonderful, inspiring and very enlightening. It should be mandatory viewing for everyone who is involved in the charity field in any organization!

I salute you for all of your incredible efforts.

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Thank you for your hands on caring for the dogs. Doing what I can no longer do.

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Thank you for helping other!

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Hi Volunteers,

I wanted to give you all a big thank you for all you do. Working with the puppies must be so fulfilling and fun. At the same time you’re helping so many who experience problems with their vision. What you do is truly a gift and it is so appreciated. You guys are so special!

Thank you so much.

Linda Bustichi

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Thank you fellow Volunteers! Thank you Guiding Eyes for showing us you care as much about us as we care about you, thank you!

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Thank you to all the volunteers! I talk about this wonderful place all the time. I didn't realize until this email how many volunteers there were. You are amazing people. Caring beyond words.

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Thank you volunteers! Whether you’re a puppy raiser, socializer, kennel or office volunteer; your support and dedication are greatly appreciated. With your help everyday, we are able to match exceptional dogs, care for our dogs and puppies and provide a safe and healthy environment for them. We are so grateful for you!

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Thank you volunteers! I have been a supporter for years and my favorite part is getting to see volunteers in action, doing such important work. Not only are you helping people with vision issues access the world, but you are providing much-needed cute animal stories!

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After being involved with the Guiding eyes golf Classic for 25 years and three dogs later I have so many fond memories of how the GEB volunteers are such an important part of our family.

Whether it was helping us through the heartbreak of leaving my little Tanya who needed to be transported for special care, or braving the rain to help me finish a death march that often happens when I play golf. These things could not happen without your dedication and caring. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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Dear Guiding Eyes Volunteers:

As a 33-year GEB guide dog handler, I want to let you know how very much GEB's volunteers have touched my life over the years. Especially when a potential graduate comes to GEB from a distance away, volunteers and staff instantly become a family away from home. There is a sense of love and support that only a volunteer can provide. Thanks for being there.

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Thank you to all of our incredible volunteers that make the work we do possible! A special thank you to Debbie and Jamie who make it possible for us to keep our student application process running smoothly!

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It all starts with you! YOU'REN THE BEST

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Volunteers - thank you for all you do. Your actions and caring make a difference.

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Dear Volunteers,

Thank you for all you do. You are a blessing from Heaven.

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I want to express my sincere gratitude to your organization for your timeless dedication and patience in regards to training these loving animals for their preparation in doing this grateful work

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Thank you volunteers for all that you do!! I know that it is so important to this wonderful organization. We so enjoyed being puppy raisers for a number of years, before we moved (Then oh darn, we weren't close enough to a GEB group)

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Thank you for having the courage and energy when so many of us do not.

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Thank you is just SO not enough to say to express the goodness and happiness that happens from all the hard work the dogs, trainers, the organization , everyone works to make this MAGIC happen

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Dear wonderful volunteers,

Many thanks for all you bring to this ,so needed, task! Your work brings out the very best in these extraordinary animals and an enriched life to those whom they will serve.

Thank you for your dedication, skills and passion and love you bring to this work.

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I'm grateful for all the volunteers who raise the pup's and do such amazing work to prepare them for their owners. I have been very fortunate to be around 3 different Guiding Eyes Dogs help their owners and was lucky enough to meet Bingo as he was training. Appreciate all the wonderful volunteers associated with Guiding Eyes!

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Thank you for all you do. You are all fabulous!

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Dear Volunteers....

I've enjoyed watching "The Kitchen" and "Chopped" on the FOOD Channel for years, but when I saw you all telling what your recipe for success with the wonderful dogs is, I realized that YOUR recipe is definitely the best recipe I've heard of or thought up in years!!! Thank you for your unwavering, loving support....

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As a supporter of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, I want to offer my profound thanks for the volunteer work you do. You change lives for the better every day. Your work is a gift that does so much for so many.

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Thank you for all of the love, compassion and energy you put into this kind of work!

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Dear Volunteers,

Thank you for all that you do for Guiding Eyes for the Blind!!!😊🐶🐕

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Thank you so much for all you do so that others can have a new lease on life.

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As a volunteer for a few organizations, I am very familiar with the dedication and time commitment involved in doing what you all do. Thank you so much for your time, talents and love that you put into your roles. The process would not work without you, so a heartfelt thanks for all that you do! Keep being awesome!

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To all you amazing volunteers, thank you for everything you do to make Guiding Eyes such an amazing program. Your work and dedication help to change the lives of so many people.

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Dear volunteers, thank you for all that you do and God bless you and may you have a blessed day

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To Deb and Jamie who help keep Admissions running and ensure our office plants (and our spirits!) thrive, thank you!!

To our volunteer graduates, like Rita, who always has a smile and a friendly word, thank you!

And to the endlessly patient and kind front reception volunteers - Patty, Paige, Alisa, Joanne, and Betsy - thank you!

To all of our volunteers, here in NY and all across the country, your work embodies the spirit of our mission at Guiding Eyes for the Blind and we are so grateful to have you. Thank you!

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You are amazing humans and good karma will always come your way! Thanks for everything thar you do!

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I have been on the periphery looking in on my sister and brother-in-law who have been raising puppy after puppy for guiding eyes over the past 3 years. I see how important the work is and how much joy these pups bring to them in a time when they needed it most. Thank you to all the other volunteers who give up their time, their house and their patience to help someone else eventually “see” with these dogs by their side. It’s amazing work and I’m so grateful to this organization.

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God bless you!

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Thank you to all Guiding Eyes volunteers. without you there would be no amazing guide dogs to help improve the lives of those who rely on them for independence and companionship. All of your hard work and compassion is greatly appreciated.

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Thanks for all you do to provide guide dogs to the blind and/or severe vision impaired.

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Thank you to the volunteers for Guiding Eyes for the Blind! The guide dogs that you train are essential for the visually impaired. Your work is appreciated and admired!

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Thank you to everyone! You shape the future of guide dogs whenever you volunteer.

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I am Grateful to each and every one of You volunteers  ! 🐾🐾🐾🐾🧁

Me and my guide Winnie wish you all a very special volunteer week full of lots of sloppy kisses and tail wags! 😆😇thank you for all the love, support, training and manners that you instilled in Winnie which makes her the best Doggone guide in the world!!! Because of you her funny personality shines, she works hard for me and is such a sweet companion every day but especially when she knows I'm having a hard day! So again, we wish you all a giant THANK YOU, and Happy Volunteer Week 🤗🦮👋👋👋

Catie Yarlott and Winnie

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Thanks for all you do for dogs and the blind.

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I just wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to every single volunteer with Guiding Eyes — especially those of you in the Southern Connecticut region. You are the heart and soul of this mission, and I’ve never been more proud to be part of something so impactful.

Raising these pups, supporting their journeys, and preparing them for lives of service isn’t easy, but you all show up, day after day, with love, patience, and purpose. From puppy raisers and sitters to transport drivers and behind-the-scenes heroes, your energy and commitment don’t go unnoticed.

As someone who's gotten to work alongside so many of you, I’ve seen firsthand the way you support not just the dogs, but each other. The encouragement, advice, laughs (and yes, sometimes puppy chaos) remind me why this region is so special. You all make it feel like family.

I’m incredibly grateful to be part of this community. Thank you for everything you do — for the dogs, for Guiding Eyes, and for the future guide dog users who will one day walk through life with confidence thanks to your hard work.

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Your volunteer work on behalf of the life-saving Guiding Eyes service puppies is wonderful! Thank you for all that you do on behalf of these wonderful canines and the people they dutifully serve throughout life!

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Kudos for what you do every day. There is a special place in heaven for volunteers like you!

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Thank you for providing the loving care needed by the puppies.

Their devotion to those they serve is a reflection of the love you have shown them.

May God bless all of you.

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To my wonderful region of puppy raisers in Westchester, NY: thank you for everything you do. The love, time, and passion you pour into each of the puppies you raise never goes unnoticed 🐾 thank you for being a part of this special community & sharing so much puppy love!

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Thank you to Guiding Eyes and all the people who support and encourage, not only the wonderful puppies, but also each other in the family of volunteers. Great leadership brings out the best in the volunteers, who bring out the best in each other, as well as the future puppies and breeding stock that make up the Guiding Eyes mission. Everyone working together toward a common goal and supporting each other in the mission has made the Guiding Eyes family so strong and effective.

Thank you, volunteers! You all desire extra treats every day!

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I could not be more grateful to the volunteers at GEB. My guide dog, Dory, and I have been a team for almost four years now. She has changed my life in an incredible way. I can't put into words how much I appreciate all of the puppy raisers who give up their time and homes to nurture these dogs who are on their path towards guiding. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!

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I have so much gratitude for every volunteer that supports GEB. I was matched with my first GEB dog, Holly, two years ago, and she has completely changed my life. I am so incredibly thankful to her puppy raiser and all of the volunteers that helped shape her into the amazing dog she is!

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Thank you to all the Guiding Eyes volunteers, your work is essential and of great value to all.

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Thank you to every single volunteer at Guiding Eyes for the blind. You all are just amazing for all the hard work and dedication that you put in every single day. You guys have changed so many! You have changed my life for the greater good by giving me my wonderful, beautiful guy dog!

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To each and every volunteer, my gratitude for you is almost indescribable. Your selfless kindness plays an integral role in making these incredible guide dogs possible. From background support, to caring for our youngest puppies, socializing those who are exploring the world around them for the first time, to giving your time and hearts to puppy raising, massaging and caring for dogs in training, transporting, sharing the mission as ambassadors, and so much more - I just can't thank you enough.

It takes hundreds of hands to create four paws, and your love, dedication and hard work is felt deeply each day as those of us who experience the joy of partnering with a Guiding Eyes guide dog navigate the world with safety and confidence, while enjoying the love and companionship of our beautiful friends.

A million thank yous for making a positive difference in the lives of people who are blind and these exceptional guide dogs, and confirming each and every day that there is so much good in our world.

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Thank you for the video. Every volunteer is deeply valued, and this mission wouldn’t be what it is today without each and every one of you. Please keep up the amazing work—your dedication helps give every puppy the best chance to become a guide dog and change a life.

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Thank you so much volunteers. Your work is so important. When I watched the recipe video I could see and feel the love that y'all have for the pups and the cause. You give the people who need the help hope and dignity. Not only that you give the pups a job and responsibility that I know gives them better lives as well. You guys rock! Keep up the excellent work. Much love to all of you!

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Thank you to all our volunteers! Your dedication and generosity to our mission are absolutely inspiring. Over the years, I’ve met so many raisers, fosters, and those who help on campus, and you are an amazing bunch, taking so much time out of your daily lives and giving so much to our puppies and dogs. A special shoutout to my fantastic team of graduate interviewers: Alissa, Carol, Gary, Jennifer, Kelly, Mary, and Melanie! 🌟 Your enthusiasm, cooperation, and commitment are invaluable in keeping this project running. And I appreciate all the time you spend and the respect you have for those you interview. You’re just phenomenal.  💟

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Thank you for sharing this Volunteer video!

The video is inspiring and every volunteer is valued and needed for the success of this organization and all guide dogs. All volunteers are important! Keep up the good work. Thank you Volunteers for all that you do. You ARE appreciated!

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Expressing my gratitude to the Guiding Eyes Puppy Raisers, especially the five who have raised all of my magnificent Guide dogs over the past nearly 25 years. Most importantly Jane Santy the puppy raiser of Sama who now has been with me one year. She can adjust to any occasion because Sama’s  Puppy Raiser exposed her to avoiding other dogs at the park when working, to the big city environment of Washington, D.C. and most of all lots and lots of love.

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To the volunteers who have a role in making our guide dogs so amazing...to the puppy raisers and to every volunteer who makes this extraordinary mission possible — From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

Raising a future guide dog takes more than just time and patience — it takes love, compassion, and a deep belief in a purpose bigger than oneself. To the puppy raisers who open your homes and hearts, who teach and nurture through the puppy years, you are the quiet heroes who give these dogs the very best start in life. You pour so much into a dog you know you’ll one day have to let go — and yet you do it, again and again, so that someone like me can gain not just independence, but partnership, freedom, and trust on four legs.

You help shape these remarkable dogs into confident guides and loving companions. And you never forget the people behind the harnesses — those of us who rely on these dogs for our daily lives, our safety, and our connection to the world.

I’m now on my second guide dog. I am beyond grateful for my first guide dog-Asher...I am blessed seeing Asher enjoy retirement! A special thank you to Asher's puppy raiser Kristin and Darby's puppy raisers Kari & Bernie! Each dog has brought something unique into my life — independence, friendship, courage, and joy. And none of it would have been possible without you!

thank you — for the gift of freedom. For the companionship. For changing my life in ways words can’t quite reach.

With heartfelt gratitude,
Heather Schey & Darby & Asher

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I want to give a huge thank you to our wonderful front reception volunteers, Paige, Betsy, Alisa, Joanne, and Patty. We deeply appreciate the way you handle each day with grace - answering phones, assisting with questions, managing the front desk and so much more. We are truly grateful for all that you do!

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Thank you for all that you do. My boyfriend Ken recently received his guide dog and has benefitted in ways I could never have imagined including being in less physical pain. Thank you everyone

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On this national volunteer week, I'd like to say a big thank you to all who have donated your time to support the lifechanging mission of Guiding Eyes for the Blind. As someone who has directly benefited from GEB services, I am so grateful to all of you who have made it possible for blind and low vision individuals to experience the freedom and independence a guide dog can provide. Special thanks to Mark and Ann Knapik, who raised my retired guide, Keats, and to Tara Kesel and family, who raised my current guide, Lyons. The love and dedication of puppy raisers never ceases to amaze me. Thank you for pouring your hearts into the pups you raise, for helping to shape them into the confident, capable guide dogs who are such a huge part of our lives.

With much love and gratitude,

Judy, Lyons, and Keats

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Judy, guide dog Lyons, and retired guide Keats

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I have been using guide dogs from GEB since 1969, and I'll be starting a home train with my next one this week. I'm well aware this would not have been possible without the help of volunteers, including breeding dog handlers, puppy raisers, puppy massagers, those who transport on campus students to church, and a whole bunch of others of whom I am not aware.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

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Thanks to all the GEB volunteers for your dedication and efforts to make all the dogs successful guides to those of us, who appreciate your efforts and the dogs most, because you and they make such a wonderful impact on our lives and freedom. Thank you!

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,Sharlene Wills with guide dog Hollywood

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Dear Volunteers of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable volunteer work you contribute, which significantly supports Guiding Eyes in fulfilling its extraordinary mission. I have been partnered with my wonderful guide dog, Laredo, for nearly two years; he has profoundly changed my life. Not only is he an exceptional guide dog who assists me in navigating a busy college campus, but he is also a cherished companion to all, with utmost gratitude and respect, Jack and Laredo.

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America’s Top Chef award goes to Guiding Eyes for the Blind Volunteers!

Your hard work has not gone unnoticed! Every day, I am reminded of your dedication to changing my life for the better. I feel safer, more confident and independent because of the heart and training you have put into raising guide dogs like Kismet! She is my better half! Enjoy your accolades as they are well earned and very well deserved! Thank you!

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Dear Valued Volunteers for Guiding Eyes for the Blind,

How do we love thee, let us count the ways!

We love thee in person, ranging far and wide, to shop for student needs.

We love thee remotely, calling and emailing us at work or home, to survey us about our work in the cities, in the suburbs, and in the country weeds!

We love thee in countless ways, woof woof, wag, wag, because among volunteers for guide dog schools, Guiding Eyes leads!

Thank you for all you do!

E & K

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Thank you for recognizing Volunteers! I have the honor of being a home socializer and driver over the years. Best volunteering experiences ever! Thanks to this awesome community I was able to adopt a GEB GSD as my own pup. Forever grateful for my beloved pup! 🐶🐾🐾❤️

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Thank you doesn’t even begin to express just how grateful I am for everyone involved in any way. Having a guide dog changed my life. I have not only learned to love this dog in the greatest way possible, i have also learned so much about myself. None of this could be possible without each and every person in the process of breeding, raising, caring, training, loving these dogs and this Organization. I would slay a billion zombies for each of you!! ❤️

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I just want to give a huge Thank you to Kevin, who has done alot of our trips to transport our breed eval dogs from the training school to the CDC. Thank you so much to Wynne and Kira who have help us in the Cryo lab on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year. Thank you all so much!

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We truly could not achieve our mission without ALL of our wonderful volunteers. No contribution is too small, and together your commitment to serve makes a tremendous impact. THANK YOU from all of us!

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Dear Guiding Eyes Volunteers,

Every photo you snap, every video you share, every moment you give all adds up to something extraordinary. As the Digital & Social Media Specialist here at Guiding Eyes, I have the unique privilege of seeing your impact come to life every single day.

To those of you who take the time to send us photos and videos, tag us on social media, and help tell the story of what it means to raise and care for our dogs—thank you. You help the world see the love, dedication, and magic behind each future guide dog.

Whether you're raising a pup, fostering a brood or stud, working behind the scenes, or cheering us on from afar, please know that the impact of your kindness ripples far and wide. You make our mission visible, shareable, and unforgettable.

Wagging tails and warm thanks,
Zoe

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Our volunteers are such a huge part of the puzzle of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and I would be remiss if I did not give a special thank you to the ones who have helped me so much over the last few years.

To Rita, for your cheer and gift of gab while helping your fellow grads.

To Kevin, Dan and Ray for never failing to make me laugh when picking up keys and doing the drives that help the most.

To Laurie, for the DD runs and life talks while doing the CDC runs.

To Deb and Jamie, you are absolute rockstars with our admissions process, as well as the livelihood of every plant and person who takes care of the students.

To Lisa P. for the way you help the DR team and your kindness and craftiness!

To Betsy, Paige, Alisa, Joanne and Patty-thank you for being my right-hand women at the front and helping with everything under the sun!

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I want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to all of the incredible Guiding Eyes volunteers.

From early socializers and drivers to admin helpers, raisers and sitters, kennel volunteers, and everyone behind the scenes—you are the heartbeat of this mission.

The time, energy, and love you give make an immeasurable difference in the lives of so many. Every puppy you socialize, every mile you drive, every dog you walk, every task you take on—it all matters. And it all adds up to something life-changing.

It’s your passion and commitment that keep Guiding Eyes moving forward, and I’m so proud to stand alongside such an incredible group of people!

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Happy National Volunteer Week!

At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, our volunteers are the heart of our mission. From puppy raisers to transporters, socializers, home interviewers, and everyone in between—you make it possible for people with vision loss to experience greater freedom and independence through guide dogs.

Thank you for your time, your care, and your unwavering commitment. You are truly changing lives with every hour you give.

With heartfelt gratitude,
All of us at Guiding Eyes for the Blind