Saint Francis Service Dogs Summer 2022 Newsletter

Summer 2022

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Helping people with disabilities better experience the world through partnership with a service dog

the next journey Bruce and Hank Team Bruce and Hank - dedicated to Marvin and Joy Smith For Bruce, the feeling of a constant companion by his side is a familiar one.

It has been close to a decade since he started his first journey with Saint Francis down a path that changed his life. Now, it is time for the next journey.

Bruce is a loving family man and an Army veteran. He deals with injuries that have had lasting effects on his mobility and balance, as well as emotional impact. With his family by his side, Bruce started the process of applying for a Saint Francis Service Dog and was successfully matched with Turbo.

From there, his first journey began.

Bruce says, “Turbo showed me what life can be again. He has truly changed my life.”

(continued)

A message from Cabell Loren Eisley wrote the famous story, The

No matter how many we help, there are

Star Thrower, in which a man is walking on

many more that need us. The pressure

the beach and sees a young boy dancing

to do more and do it more quickly, more

down the shore. As he gets closer, he

efficiently, is relentless. The demand can

sees that the boy is not dancing at all,

wear us down and lead to a sense of futility,

but reaching down to the sand, picking

because no matter how much we do, there

something up and very gently tossing it

is more that needs doing. Sometimes, I

into the ocean. When he gets closer, he

wonder about that boy on the beach. Did

asks the boy, “What are you doing?” The

he ever get tired? Did he ever feel a little

boy replies, “I am throwing starfish in the

overwhelmed? Did he ever get lost in how

ocean. The sun is up and the tide is going

many starfish needed him?

out, so if I don’t throw them in, they will

“We are able to make a profound and lasting difference in people’s lives.”

die.” The man looks around and sees that

If he did, then I hope he had people like

there are thousands of starfish. He asks the

those at Saint Francis Service Dogs. We

boy, “Can you see all these starfish? You

have donors who give joyfully, volunteers

can’t possibly make a difference!” The boy

that pitch in enthusiastically, co-workers

simply reaches down, picks up another

that keep their focus on what is important

starfish, and tosses it lightly into the waves.

no matter what, and dogs that lift us up

He looks up at the man and smiles, saying,

with their loving, happy spirits. I am deeply

“I made a difference for that one.”

grateful. I hope the boy was surrounded by encouragement, so he could carry on

I love this story. It seems to me that Saint

changing the world - one starfish at a

Francis Service Dogs is the boy on the

time. Because that is what we are going to

beach. We work hard to raise and train

do with your loyal support – we are going

excellent service dogs and place them

to change the world too - one dog, one

lovingly with the people that need them.

person, one family, one community at

We are able to make a profound and lasting

a time.

difference in people’s lives. On the flip side, there are so many people that need our help. Just as the beach in the story is full of starfish that need saving, there are many people with disabilities that need a Saint Francis Service Dog.

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Bruce and Hank (cont. from cover) With his highly specialized training and task work, Turbo was able to give Bruce his independence back. Turbo provided balance and mobility assistance and alerted Bruce’s wife, Kelly, or his two daughters when he needed help with something. Bruce and Turbo were constant companions, and as a result, Bruce’s pain and anxiety dramatically reduced. The deep bond they formed changed everything.

Not just for Bruce, but for his whole family….whether that was giving his daughters reassurance that their dad was okay on his early morning outings, or allowing his wife to advance her career.

“After we got Turbo, I knew Bruce would be okay without me with him all the time. I was able to go back to school and become a nurse practitioner,” Kelly says.

Turbo is a vital part of this close and connected family. So, when he began showing signs of slowing down, they made the decision to apply for a successor dog. This ensured Bruce would have the support he needed, while Turbo could transition into the role of treasured pet for his remaining years after a job well done.

The matching process can take some time and depends on our expert staff identifying the right dog for the right candidate. Luckily for Bruce, at the exact right time he was waiting, a dog named Hank was on his own journey to meet his perfect partner.

While Hank was in Advanced Training, his seasoned trainer, Carol Waters, knew that he had an innate ability to connect with his handler. With his sweet nature and expressive smile, Hank has a way of putting those around him at ease.

It seemed like Bruce and Hank may make a great team, but when they met for the first time, it was clear that this was the dog that would join Bruce for his next chapter.

During their recent Team Training, Bruce and Hank’s bond was evident and could be felt by everyone in the room.

Now, this very special team, with Turbo watching, is continuing to grow together while they prepare for their graduation later this year. We can’t wait to see what is ahead for them as Hank continues the life-changing path that Turbo paved… the next journey for Bruce with his Saint Francis Service Dog by his side.

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incredible impacts

Prison Pup Program When our Prison Pup Program started at

As the Prison Pup Program continues to

Bland Correctional Center 20 years ago, it

thrive, we know that our newest class of

was hard to imagine what an important

puppies will follow in Hank’s footsteps. In the

part of our overall program it would become.

last several months, the Puppy Raisers have

But now, we are lucky enough to see the

formed strong bonds with the puppies in

impact firsthand.

their care and provide them with a regular routine and individualized training.

Vic Foti, supporter, friend, and former board

Through their daily training and weekly

member, was an integral part of getting

classes with our trainers, the puppies

the Prison Pup Program off the ground.

have already begun to learn and master

Just a few years ago, he visited the prison

the first commands and tasks that they will

to deliver a little puppy to his puppy raiser,

need to become a service dog.

Junior, for the first time. Junior named the puppy Hank! Through their work together,

The Prison Pup Program helps us to change

Hank learned the initial skills and commands

the lives of the partners with which our dogs

he needed to move through our program

are placed. It also changes the lives of the

successfully. Thanks in part to the Prison

men who are carefully selected to raise a

Pup Program, you are reading our cover

puppy while they are behind bars.

story of Hank becoming a life-changing partner for Bruce!

Bland Casework Counselor, Reagan Coe, says of the inmates in the program, “They are proud of their relationships with their dogs and love to share their quirks and training progress. I feel this program brings about a sense of joy, purpose, and companionship in an environment that can be challenging.”

The incredible impact for all involved makes the Prison Pup Program a truly special part of the Saint Francis journey. We can’t wait to see how it continues to change lives in the

Vic Foti bringing Hank to his Bland Puppy Raiser for the first time

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years to come!

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None of this would be possible without our Saint Francis Big Dogs.

Membership in this leadership

what it means

In Their Own Words What does it mean to you to be a puppy raiser?

“It means the world to me. For the first time in 10 years, I feel like I am doing something that makes me feel like a person again.”

- Wes

“I’ve been trusted to help with something that will one day be part of changing someone’s life forever. It is truly a blessing to be part of this program.”

- CJ

How did you feel when you met your puppy?

group is reserved for those who give generously to our vital Prison Pup Program at Bland Correctional Center. With a goal of funding the program for the next five years, our Big Dogs Prison Pup Partners are essential in sustaining our mission and placing service dogs with those who need them.

Saint Francis Big Dogs Mr. and Mrs. Jake Allison Kenneth “Andy” Anderson and Dr. Marti Anderson Dr. Tim Andriano Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Sally Craver

“Amazing! It was definitely love at first sight. He imprinted on me the moment that he saw me.

He has been loyal to me ever since.”

- Mic’hael Scan the code to hear more directly from some of the Bland Puppy Raisers!

“I was ecstatic! After 3 years without a dog because of being incarcerated, it made me tear up when I met him and got to work with him.”

- Timothy

Jo Lynn Draper Duffy Family Foundation Mr. Peter Emch Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler Foti, Flynn, Lowen & Co. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Foti Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz Mr. Ed Hall Mr. and Mrs. Peter Milward Ms. Mary Anne Mullins and Mr. Christopher Robinson Ms. Yvonne Olson Mr. and Mrs. John Olver Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petrine Ms. Elizabeth Parsons Mrs. Emily Reynolds Mike and Krista Sinnott Mrs. Joy Davis Smith Mr. Marvin Smith Mr. and Mrs. Steve Strauss Mr. Maury Strauss Jr. Suzanne Thorniley Varsity Landscaping and Grounds Mike and Carol Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Barton Wilner Ms. Dianne Woody

Learn more at saintfrancisdogs.org/big-dogs

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Do You Want to Help Give the Gift of Independence?

hey baby Meet Our New Puppies Our Saint Francis Family just keeps growing! Over the last several months, we have welcomed 10 new puppies into the program. Most of these little guys and gals are part of our Prison Pup Program.

There, they are already learning the basic commands they will need to know to eventually become service dogs. We can’t wait to watch them grow. Let us introduce you!

Thumper

Chewy

Rumour

There are Two Types of Puppy Volunteers As a PUPPY RAISER, you help Saint Francis by taking a puppy

Alistair

into your home. You introduce

Wali

the puppy to the big world and teach the puppy basic manners and commands.

Sunny

Winslow

As a PUPPY SITTER, you offer your home to puppies that need a weekend getaway or a vacation for a week or two.

We support our Puppy Volunteers at every step of the way! If you can provide a safe, comfortable, loving home for our puppies to learn and grow in, please consider becoming a Puppy Volunteer today!

For more information: visit saintfrancisdogs.org/volunteer email volunteer@saintfrancisdogs.org

or call 540-342-3647

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Indie

Sully

Whitney

Behind THE SCENES

Out and About

The journey to become a service dog

To best prepare a dog for life with a

is filled with hard work and focus.

partner, our expert staff trainers

It is also filled with many adventures!

and field trainers spend a lot of time seeking out new experiences!

Exposure to many different sights,

These training excursions are always

sounds, smells, people, and places

a lot of fun, but they also serve a

is crucial to preparing a dog to

very important purpose.

ultimately become a Saint Francis Service Dog. When placed with a

Whether hopping on and off the

partner, a service dog must be able

downtown trolley or standing by

to adapt to any environment and

while a scooter whizzes by, a dog is

be able to assist their partner at any

learning to listen to the commands

place and any time, regardless of the

given by a trainer despite distractions.

distractions that may surround them.

By exposing a dog to air travel, public transportation, and different cities

A lot of this type of training takes

and environments, our trainers are

place when a dog begins the

preparing a dog to be able to remain

Advanced Training Program at

focused on the task they are given, no

around one year old.

matter what.

To learn more about training programs, visit our website! www.saintfrancisdogs.org

Scan the code to see our training in action!

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Facility Partner SPOTLIGHT

Checking in with Ada

It is safe to say that Saint Francis Facility Dog Ada has gotten into her groove since she was placed at Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital in Newport News, Virginia just over two years ago. “She struts down the hall as if she runs this building. Everyone knows who she is and wants to spend time with her,” says Ada’s primary handler Sara Clark. “She is truly seen as everyone’s favorite co-worker.”

And, boy, does she work hard....Ada is an integral part of the staff’s daily routine at Riverside, along with being a valued asset to the patients’ group and individual therapy sessions. Riverside Rehab helps hundreds of patients a year as they recover from stroke, brain injury, orthopedic trauma, spinal cord trauma, and many other conditions. Ada is able to use the over 40 specialized skills and tasks she learned in the Saint Francis Training Program to help patients regain strength and independence. As a bonus, she makes it a lot more fun at the same time!

One activity that patients (and Ada, of course) enjoy is to go outside in the therapy garden and throw the tennis ball. It may sound simple, but in reality, it is so much more. “It helps our patients increase range of motion in affected arms, increases their standing balance while doing dynamic movements, and works on increased communication skills by using Ada’s commands during the activity,” says Sara.

Over the course of any given week, Ada has between 80 to 100 therapeutic patient interactions and directly participates in more than 20 individual patient therapy sessions. While these are all unique, Ada is able to adapt to help, not only physically, but emotionally, bringing smiles and joy to those around her. Sometimes, she even serves as a small reminder of why they are working so hard to get better. Sara says, “ She is able to walk on a leash alongside the patients to help them practice for when they go home to their own beloved pets.”

We are so excited to see all of the amazing work Ada does and will continue to do. We know through her special combination of hard work and joy, she will undoubtedly touch and help improve the lives of the patients of Riverside Rehab for many years to come.

“Ada is always working hard to bring joy to all of our patients.”

Thank you to Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, for

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making this partnership possible.

save the date!

Sunday, October 16th, 2022 Live Event and Facebook Live More Details to Come Help us celebrate the hard work and dedication of our partners, dogs, trainers, puppy raisers, donors, volunteers, and countless other people in arriving at this exciting day.

Follow us on social media and sign up for our email list to be the first to hear more information about this momentous occasion. /SaintFrancisServiceDogs

@saint.f rancis.service.dogs www.saintf rancisdogs.org/news-events

Your Legacy.

Their Future.

Thank you to our Legacy Society Members

Make your giving go further by joining our Legacy Society and including Saint Francis Service Dogs in your estate plans.

Lean more at: saintfrancisdogs.org/ways-to-give For more information, contact: Amy Milberger Director of Philanthropy (540) 342-3647 ext. 409 amilberger@saintfrancisdogs.org

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Tribute GIFTS

January through May 2022

Thank you to our cherished group of monthly donors.

We have taken great care to present an accurate listing of tribute gifts in the given time frame. If an omission or other error has occurred, we offer our sincerest apologies. Please let us know by contacting Kari Grim at kgrim@saintfrancisdogs.org or 540-342-3647x405.

Ms. Sandi Adkins Mr. and Mrs. Ed Allen Mr. and Mrs. Michael Arent Cat Ayers Mr. Ralph Baker Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Abney Boxley Chris Brown Mr. and Mrs. John Carlin Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cody Mr. William Corey and Ms. Kathy Umbdenstock Ms. Lee Cox Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Crist Ms. Kathy Cvizic Ms. Carole Denney Ms. Deborah Duerk Ms. Carole Edwards Ms. Charlene Fay Mr. and Mrs. David Fretwell Ms. Julie Gregory Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hack Ms. Cathie Havrilesky Mr. David Hudson Ms. Christy Izard Mr. and Mrs. David Kapp Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lash Ms. Angela Laug Mr. John Lawrence and Ms. Elizabeth Adams Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Love Ms. Cynthia Martin Mr. Tim Masick Mrs. Lynda McGarry Mr. and Mrs. Karl McNeece Mr. and Mrs. Mark Milberger Ms. Dawn Morgan Mr. and Mrs. David Nickell Mrs. Susan Paganelli Mr. and Mrs. Demetrio Perez Mr. and Mrs. Katie and Ryan Read Mrs. Drusilla Sexton Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Krista Sinnott Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith Ms. Nancy Smith Ms. Kris Sorensen Mr. Bodo Stock Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sulka Mr. and Mrs. Barry Vann Mr. and Mrs. Bob Villamil Ms. Jackie Werb Dr. and Mrs. Edward White Dr. Courtney and Mr. Spencer Wiegard Mr. Ronald Winter Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wisser Mr. and Mrs. Ann Marie and Reggie Wood

To join the Saint Francis Friends Club as a faithful monthly donor, visit: saintfrancisdogs.org/friends-club

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In Memory Of: Adina Rebecca Perdue Marti Anderson Church of the Good Shepherd Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Randy Gross Bailey, Bettis, Izzy, Jenny, JoJo, King, Lexie, Lexie, Mindi, Penelope, Val, Hazel, Frizzy, Max, Chloe, Porgie, Lucy, Moses, Baby, Rupert, Luna Sadie, Sparky, Blu, Blake, Savannah, Malcolm, Cooper Tika, Sully, Tucker, Mr. Whiskers, Neo, Dexter, Blue, Lucy, and Pebbles Dr. Courtney Wiegard and Mr. Spencer Wiegard

Daisy Mr. and Mrs. Warren Carey Nancy Verity Dakota and Cody Mark Hinton Robert DeBlasio and Diane Evans Mr. and Mrs. George Gigler Robert J. “Bob” de Maria Mr. and Mrs. William Hackett Ella & Eldor Mr. Daniel Lynn and Ms. Rosemary Mitchell Bruce Wilborn Evans Mary Ahearn Diane Evans Laurie Macpherson

Jett Mr. and Mrs. Rand Garrett Larry Rierson Jones Anonymous Eldon and Sue Karr Bonnie Johnson Kate Elise Manning Frank Kidd Lisa Faist and Mr. Bill Nash Kira Mr. Ernie Butler and Mrs. Linda Daniel Kona Shannon Shaffer Lady Dr. Bridget Hickman DVM

Bailey Mark and Kathy Baske Young

Annie Fancher Dr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Hagadorn

Bobby L. Ballard Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sorrells

Flash Joanne Holden

Dave Baumgardner American Electric Power Ms. Amanda Baumgardner Mr. John and Dr. Elizabeth Duckworth Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDonald Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Prather Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sease Jr. Margie Stinnett

Virginia Francis Amanda Ansell Jean Evans Jenny McKelvey

Lily, Our Four-Legged Family Member Mr. and Mrs. Andre Basmajian

Fred Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler

Lincoln Ms. Linda Ives and Mr. Steve Lucado

Cody Frye Mr. and Mrs. William Ray Sr. Gibbs Dr. Bridget Hickman DVM

Lucy Mr. and Mrs. Mike Chudina Kathy Morck Mr. and Mrs. Buzz Powell Mr. and Mrs. Dale Rucker

Gimli Williamson Wendell Johnson

Lucy Dr. Derek O`Dell

Grace Boo Evans

Maddie Kathy Morck

Shaun T. Graham Ms. Lisa Faist and Mr. Bill Nash

Ann Waite Maddux Mr. and Mrs. John Hammond

Hadley Lori Morrey Swartworth

Margo Mrs. Nancy Revercomb

Shirley Callaway Mr. Eugene Callaway

William Hagan Mrs. Nancy Hagan

Jay McMahon Helen Ruth Burch

Callie Mr. and Mrs. R. Wayne Pridgen

Hanna Jo Mrs. Jan Barnett

Kevin McMahon Karen Andrews

Alice Chase James Chase

Donald Lee Harwley, Leila’s “Paw Paw” Mr. and Mrs. William Hackett

Mickey Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Baer

Stewart Butler Baucom Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bodley Beatrice Mr. and Mrs. John Bradshaw Jr. Bella Dr. and Mrs. Bud Stockton Josie Belle Dr. Bridget Hickman DVM Bosco, Our Beloved Ms. Sandra Krawchuk and Mr. Stephen Benton

Chloe Karen McLaurin Chumba Mr. and Mrs. Steve Gregory Coal Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler Cody Nanci Pristou John Cole, Sr. Ms. Lisa Faist and Mr. Bill Nash Mimi Copenhaver Dr. Robert Copenhaver Twist Craver Dr. Bridget Hickman DVM

Sherman E. Hatfield MD Mrs. Betsy Hatfield Ann Hepler Barbara Honeycutt Mary Beth Hillmer Starr Shank Rose Futrell Hoggard Mr. and Mrs. John Cowlbeck Hokie and Lucky Mr. and Mrs. John Mundy Marilyn Miller Isley Dr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Hagadorn Thelma James Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sorrells

Leia and Morgan Mr. and Mrs. Paul Barnhart Dr. Fred T. Lewis Robert Cicconetti

Mike Mr. and Mrs. Carlis Carroll Miss Haley, Tigger, and Callie Mrs. Mary Branch Molly Mrs. and Mr. Jane and Bill Confroy Molly Dr. Bridget Hickman DVM Lance C. Moore Kathryn Figg Beth-Ann Lugar Larry B. Morris Cheryl Wilson Susan Ledford

Board of In Memory Of: (cont.)

Niko Dr. Bridget Hickman DVM Sarah Neathery Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hearp Chris Nuckols Jr. Debra Moore Ollie Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Blaszak Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler Dr. Bridget Hickman DVM Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Love Ms. Sherry Marzick Cindy Oneto Mr. and Mrs. Richard Blanc Sr. Boomtown Crossfit Jamie Braden Sally Connolly Jamie Diak Elbit Systems of America Night Vision, LLC Julianne Fowler Mr. and Mrs. Richard Harvey Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences Timothy Marshall Sally Myers Mr. and Mrs. Mark Nelson Mr. and Mrs. Brian Neubaum Mr. and Mrs. Louis Quattrocchi Meg Sweeney Thetford Academy Mr. and Mrs. Michael Trigilio Pamela Williams Wilson-Lynch Electrical Company, Inc. Onyx Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wakeford Parents and special cousin, Shirley Durrant Ms. Doris Simpson Bella Perdue Kathryn Davis Pixie Walter Miller Jr. Polonaise (Polly) Carole Edwards Doug Proffit Sheila Proffit Joseph A. Reynolds Ms. Rebecca McNeer Riley Dr. Bridget Hickman DVM David Vance Robbins Sandi Adkins Rocky Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler Rory Ms. Candy Lawhorne Rosa Mr. and Mrs. William Elliot Rusty Dr. Bridget Hickman DVM Sadie Nancy Jacobs Saint Bruce Loving Sami Mrs. Marty Watson

James L. Sanderlin Mr. and Mrs. Kemp Savage III Sandy Dr. and Mrs. Edward White Joan F. Showalter Mr. and Mrs. Henry Buechse Mrs. Douglas Ann Slusher Steven M Simmons Ms. Pamela Simmons Sophie Julia Truelove Pat Sorensen Showtimers, Inc. Spike Shannon Shaffer Warren Stice Mr. and Mrs. Mark Nelson Jeffrey Stiff Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Stiff Teddy & Ralphy Ms. Adair McCabe Tequila Margarita Mr. and Mrs. John Bradshaw Jr. George C. Terry and Opal Reed Jennifer Dickerson Ann Tankersley Thomas Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Tankersley Tiffany, Toby, Bambi, and Oliver Sugarfoot Kennels Ms. Kathy Morck Tilly Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Danielsen Baxter Todd Dr. Bridget Hickman DVM Trey Mrs. Brenda Earhart Tillie Tucker Nancy Tucker Myra Vance Nancy Thompson Sharon Waters Mrs. Nancy Cunningham West Point Class of 1967 KIA RVN Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shelton Betty White Janet Dickson Lisa Gibson Debra Given Cathleen McLaughlin Joanne Mekanik Catherine Reeves E. Dianne Simmons Cheryl Snead Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sulka Jamie Wampler Cheryl Wilson Carol Willoughby Lisa Gibson Chris Wingfield Mr. and Mrs. Robert McNichols

Ruth Woods Jamie Wampler

Larry B. Morris’ Birthday Cheryl Wilson

David Lynn Woleslagle Sandy Woleslagle

J. Gary Newcomb Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newcomb

In Honor Of:

Sammy Oakey Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler

All the Saint Francis Trainers Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Wang

Wanda Paganelli Susan Paganelli

BeeBop Dr. Pamela Hand

Tommy Rose and Margaret Rose Rebecca Uselton

Ben, Super Service Dog Sylvia D. Center Elizabeth Bivens Roanoke Animal Hospital Bradley, a Great Puppy Raiser Anonymous Kenneth Brown Sarah and James Absher Marie and Charlie Chattin Buddy Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Harrington Buddy Lori Morrey Swartworth Lesleigh Cook Mr. and Mrs. Edward Habeeb Nancy Cunningham Cejay Associates, LLC Kelly Eanes Anonymous Dr. Mark Finkler and the Staff of Roanoke Animal Hospital Rachel Barham

Directors Nadia Summo President Krista H. Sinnott Vice President Anne Jenkins Secretary

Saint Francis Staff Mr. and Mrs. Katie and Ryan Read

Jeffrey Barbour, CPA Treasurer

Krista Sinnott Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Holloman III

Mark R. Finkler, DVM Veterinary Advisor

Cara Smith, PhD. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith Todd Smith Anonymous

Courtney Wiegard, DVM Past President

Kris Sorensen Richard Sorensen Harvey Thurston Mr. and Mrs. James Thurston Jr Tika and Duke Mr. and Mrs. Steve Suttmiller Stafford Turner and Timber Suzi Turner Sarah Williams Anonymous Stephen Williams Anonymous

Dr. Mark Finkler Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bauman

Janet Wynot Phyllis Ferguson Gloriadene Lancaster

Rho and Buzz Griffin Robert Campbell

In Recognition Of:

Tyler Hatcher and Palmer Susan Randall

Gibbs Ms. Kathryn Musard

Roger Henderson S. Revelle Hamilton

Ben Wyatt Ms. Cynthia Barnhart

Nancy and John Hodges Mr. and Mrs. Kemp Savage III

Ziva, Mark, and Sherman Ms. Alana Sherman

Clint Hopkins Mr. and Mrs. Brian Britt Stephanie Hopkins Anonymous Michelle Karim’s Birthday Helen Carty JoJo and Abbey Shirley Perdue Leia Jeanette Oneill Mango & Ocean John Ayers Haley McCormick and Charlie Maude Coggin Amy and Mark Milberger Patrick Milberger

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Craig Balzer John Carlin Sally B. Craver, MSW Jo Lynn Draper Nancy Hack Annette Kirby Paula Mitchell Jim Petrine Steven S. Strauss Robert Villamil Kathy Baske Young

Staff Beverly Amsler Doug Becker Madeline Bruggeman Debbie Clifton Deborah Duerk Beth Fulp Kari Grim Bob Lee Kathy Marr Amy Milberger Tiffany Moeltner Michelle Mosely Erin Morris Kristine Sorensen Maggie St. John Loreen Thompson Rebecca Thompson Andrew Via Marilyn Wilson Cabell Youell

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Thank you for your support.

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ONLINE: saintfrancisdogs.org/donations

Saint Francis Service Dogs is a secular, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission is to help children and adults with disabilities live more independent and self-sufficient lives through partnership with a professionally trained service dog.

An envelope is enclosed for your convenience, if you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to support the mission of Saint Francis Service Dogs.

A financial statement is available upon written request from the Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs.

The Balaban Center for Service Dog Excellence PO Box 19538, 8232 Enon Drive, Roanoke, VA 24019 Telephone: (540) 342-3647 | Fax: (540) 342-0906 www.saintfrancisdogs.org