This year I made one of the best decisions I have made. This was the decision to raise a guide dog puppy. I picked up Marston, a little black lab puppy, in July of 2020. I began the journey of co-raising her with friends. She has been an amazing addition to my life, and I hope someday she will grow up to improve another person's. Southeastern Guide Dogs breeds, raises, and trains some of the finest guide dogs, service dogs, and skilled companion dogs in the world! The puppies are adorable, but to witness these amazing dogs in training is nothing short of miraculous. Thanks to the intelligence and fine training of these dogs, people with vision loss, veterans with disabilities, and children with significant challenges find the freedom, confidence, and independence they need. 

When I learned that Southeastern Guide Dogs relies 100% on private donations, receives no government funding, and doesn't charge for their dogs or services, I decided to participate in their biggest fundraiser of the year, the Walkathon. I've set an ambitious Walkathon fundraising goal and am excited to contribute to the life changing mission of Southeastern Guide Dogs. The Walkathon is a great opportunity to raise money for something I care about. These dogs change lives!