|
Founded by three Detroit area Lions Clubs’ members in 1939, Leader Dogs for the Blind® provides dog guides to people who are blind and visually impaired, for the purpose of enhancing their mobility, independence and quality of life. Since that time, they have assisted over 14,000 people in achieving the freedom of safe and independent travel.
Each year over 270 students attend a Leader Dogs for the Blind 26-day residential training program to be paired with a dog guide. This is a life-changing event that opens the doors to independence, safety and self-worth for these students. The breeding, raising and training of a dog and student costs approximately $40,000 per dog.
Click here to view some photos, taken by Judi Jenks, of the Michigan facility.
The Leader Dogs Classic in Arizona is a three day series of non-profit charity events that are annually planned, organized and staged by an organization of 100% local community volunteers. The annual Classic has been moved forward to April for cooler weather with the same primary purpose of raising funds for the Leader Dogs for the Blind organization.
The first day of the golf event kicks-off with an opportunity for visually-impaired golfers to play each other in a two day, 36 hole golf tournament held at the Orange Tree Golf Resort.
On Sunday evening an open to the public concert/party will be held at a local public venue.
The Leader Dogs Classic golf tournament is played on the third day (Monday) at the exclusive and private Ancala Country Club. This is followed by a reception and dinner accompanied by a live and silent auction. There are also opportunities throughout the tournament to win prizes donated by both private and corporate sponsors.
Sponsors enjoy the opportunity to demonstrate their civic commitment to the community as well as the personal satisfaction of having helped provide a dog guide to a visually impaired person.
Announcing three upcoming events
2011 LDC 100 Golf Marathon
Mt. Shadows Golf Course
November 4, 2011
Donors and volunteers will play 100 holes of golf to raise funds for the Leader Dogs for the Blind. Contact us to join, donate or volunteer, or for more information email or call Mike at him44@cox.net or 602-432-9875
The 26th Annual Leader Dogs Classic April 30, 2012 Ancala Country Club Now in our 26th consecutive year, this day-long event begins with a premium golf experience at the private Ancala Country Club in Scottsdale, includes lunch and dinner and culminates with an exciting and entertaining banquet and substantial silent auction.
The Heather Farr Blind Golf Tournament
April 28-29, 2012
Orange Tree Golf Resort
A very special event held each year, the Board of the Leader Dogs Classic sponsor a tournament for blind golfers from around the world. It is a great and amazing weekend of golf, enjoyed as much by the gallery, volunteers and score keepers as by the golfers and their coaches.
Click here to read a prior press release about the event.
Click here to watch a video with information about the event.
|
