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Donor Spotlight: Harvey & Lewis Opticians
“At Harvey & Lewis Opticians, we understand the profound impact that vision has on independence and qualify of life. Fidelco’s mission to provide life-changing guide dogs to individuals who are…
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Client Story: Todd Higgins and “Fergus”
Connecticut native Todd Higgins has been part of the Fidelco family for over 40 years- he partnered with his first Fidelco guide dog, “Promise,” in 1984. Todd is now working…
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Volunteer Story: The Helming Family
Volunteers are critical to Fidelco’s success. We are grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who support nearly every aspect of our work. From administrative and event support to raising and…
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Client Story: Amy Ranzenberger
“I’m a lot more confident when I approach the world with a guide dog,” says artist and Fidelco client Amy Ranzenberger. “With my guide dog I feel safer and more…
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Client Story: John Lowery and “Jasper”
Fidelco client John Lowery is a decorated military veteran who served in three branches of the U.S. military and was deployed overseas numerous times during the first Gulf War and…
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Volunteer Story: Kim Salvas
It’s been about twenty years since volunteer Kim Salvas raised her first puppy, “Kaleb,” for Fidelco. In the time since, Kim has raised five more Fidelco dogs. The sixth dog…
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Q&A with Fidelco’s Manager of Puppy Development, Liz DiPace
Q: What is your role at Fidelco and when did you first become involved with the organization? A: As the Manager of Puppy Development, I lead a team responsible for…
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A “Can-Do” Spirit: Gerry Leary and “Devyn”
Blind since infancy, Fidelco client Gerry Leary, a Boulder, CO resident, says he’ll try everything and always had trouble with words “no” and “can’t.” Gerry’s determination, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit…
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Forward Through the City: Miguel Zapata and “Iron”
Fidelco client Miguel Zapata lives in the center of Chicago with all of the commotion of a busy metropolitan area. Since he travels daily, Miguel requires a calm and confident…
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Dedicated to Doing More: Lisa Butler
Lisa Butler has been part of the earliest beginnings for many Fidelco puppies and dogs. From caring for breed dog mom, “Cyprus,” to rolling up her sleeves to help in…
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