National Guide Dog Month is one of our favorite times of the year! As we celebrate our special pups all month long, we’re also celebrating YOU! Your support of Guide Dogs for the Blind helps people who are blind or visually impaired live the life they want to live.
Client Corner: Meet GDB’s Newest Alumni Board Members
GDB Alumni board member Claire Stanley recently hosted an in-depth conversation with four newly elected Alumni board members for our Client Corner series—where clients connect to share their unique stories and experiences. Claire sat down with Steve Elliot, Ted Hinson, Tony Everts, and Cyndi Fosco for a candid and dynamic discussion.
After two decades as a stay-at-home mom, Hayley Agers was ready to reenter the workforce with a renewed sense of purpose. Taking on the role of an independent living provider for the State of Washington, she was excited to support others in the blindness community. But as she stepped back into professional life, a lingering question surfaced: was she truly modeling the independence she hoped to inspire in her clients?
Central Bark Podcast: Host Theresa Stern Gets Her Fifth Guide Dog
In this heartfelt episode, Theresa opens up about the emotional journey of retiring a beloved guide dog and the process of applying for a successor. She’s joined by Carlos Gutierrez, a GDB Apprentice Guide Dog Mobility Instructor who helped her transition to her new guide dog. Together, they explore what it takes to form a new partnership and the unique bond that develops between handler and guide.
Our annual Fun Day in August brought hundreds of puppy raising volunteers, joy, games, and wagging tails to our Oregon and California campuses. From heartfelt puppy meet-and-greets to a sneak peek at our new Oregon campus project, it was a day to honor the incredible community behind our Puppy Raising program.
