New Horizons Service Dog Fundraiser
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
New Horizons Service Dogs IncI am raising funds to receive a fully trained, certified service dog .
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$25,000 goal
The cost to train and place a service dog is approximately $25,000. NHSDI’s volunteer puppy raisers and trained staff breed, train and certify service dogs for disabled veterans, autistic children and qualifying persons with physical disabilities. The fully trained Service Dogs are given, at no charge, to deserving qualified recipients. New Horizons places approximately 42 dogs every year. These dogs make a significant difference in the lives of people who they are placed with, bringing them freedom and independence.
As a very physically active person, the physical activities that I have enjoyed for many years have become difficult, if not impossible, due to a gradually progressive muscle disease. The muscle weakness that I experience, along with other symptoms, has become a daily challenge, and with that, I have been experiencing a great amount of emotional distress. Having volunteered in the past with service dog organizations, I have witnessed the incredible difference a service dog can make in people's lives, providing mobility support and emotional comfort. I have applied to NHSD for an assistance dog to provide me with support for balance, mobility, bracing and emotional support as I navigate through my daily activities of living with the progression of muscle weakness that is causing a great amount of distress and discomfort in my life. My application has been accepted and I have been placed on the waiting list.
While I wait to receive a dog, I am reaching out to you, family and friends, to help support this worthwhile organization with a financial donation in any amount that you are comfortable giving to help fund the breeding, raising and training of the service dog that I will receive. Your donations are greatly appreciated and I will find myself blessed to have a service dog at my side to assist me with simple activities such as walking, balance, retrieving dropped items, bracing when moving from sitting or lying to standing and vice versa, and emotional support.