Lebanon, who shared the story of how his service dog, Foxy, basically saved his life, and Sheldon Ewers, a traveler from his Michigan home with Patsy, his new canine service companion. Special guests included Craig Hodgkins of Mt. Marine Corps World War II veteran who passed away in August. The donation was on behalf of the band and Bob’s father, Thomas J. Craiger Band and Shady Mugs.īefore the final performance, Shady Mugs drummer Bob Ridgeway, a Bethel Park resident presented a $2,000 check toward the cause to Post 764 Commander Brian DeLong. Music again served as a main feature for 2023, starting with Joshua Dehoney Ronquillo’s rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” and followed by five bands taking the stage: Two Wolfe Moon, TFOG, Jasperillo, the J. ![]() Last year, she approached Post 764 about hosting something similar, and the response was such that an outdoor stage was constructed to accommodate musical performances for the event. ![]() In 2021, North Strabane resident Bri Hall organized a fundraiser for service dogs at 31 Sports Bar and Grille in Collier. Training and affiliated costs add up to more than $25,000 per canine. The nonprofit’s goal is for the dogs to help mitigate the challenges associated with permanent disabilities including post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, seizure and diabetic disorders, and mobility issues. ![]() 764 in Peters exceeded its goal by generating $90,000 toward requisitioning animals that go through extensive specialized training by Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs of Williston, Fla. Thanks to the success of what has become an annual event, three more vets will be joined by canine friends.Ī fundraiser held June 3 at Veterans of Foreign Wars Memorial Park Post No. Numerous military veterans who are paired with service dogs can attest to their overwhelmingly positive effect on quality of life.
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