Client Stories
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Fidelco client Steve Famiglietti passed away last November after living a meaningful and active life as an educator/advocate and adventurer. Steve was committed to improving the lives of people with vision impairment through his work and volunteer activities. For more than 17 years, he was the Blind Services Vocational Manager…
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A Bond of Trust: Quinn Howard
May 9, 2023 Comments Off on A Bond of Trust: Quinn HowardMay 1 @ 12:47 pmOne year after receiving his guide dog, “Yuri,” Quinn Howard’s life has changed in many ways. “Having Yuri has been my life. I’m a social person. Being part of my community is important. When Yuri and I are out together, people include me in the conversation,” Quinn says. Quinn became…
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March 28th – Blinded Veterans Day
Mar 28, 2023 Comments Off on March 28th – Blinded Veterans DayMay 1 @ 12:47 pmBlinded Veterans Day was established by Congress in 2010 to honor the efforts of the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) to promote the establishment and improvement of rehabilitation services and benefits for America’s blinded veterans. Please join all of us at Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation as we recognize and support the BVA’s…
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Client Profile: Lillian Johnson
Oct 19, 2022 Comments Off on Client Profile: Lillian JohnsonMay 1 @ 12:47 pmMassachusetts native Lillian Johnson has been a valued member of the Fidelco Family for over 30 years: as a client since 1988 and member of Fidelco’s Board of Directors beginning in 2008. She has had five Fidelco guide dogs, calling each of them one of her “daughters.” The most recent…
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Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation celebrates the diversity of our clients from across North America. Despite varied life experiences, careers, and interests, all lead active and fulfilling lives with their guide dog partners. Meet Esther, Paul, and Laura. Esther Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Esther Berman, who is totally blind, emigrated to…
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Teamwork: Marién Hornyak and “Keela”
Mar 18, 2022 Comments Off on Teamwork: Marién Hornyak and “Keela”May 1 @ 12:47 pmMarién Hornyak warmly greets customers at her business, The Kitchenette. The Kitchenette is a vibrant shop located among the galleries, restaurants, and stores of downtown Frederick, Maryland. The cheerful storefront has a sign above the door in the shape of a cutting board, and inside, it offers a wide selection…
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“Just because I’m blind doesn’t mean I can’t do everything I want to do.” Fidelco client Jamie Larson lives by these words every day.
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One Man’s Journey to Independence
May 6, 2021 Comments Off on One Man’s Journey to IndependenceMay 1 @ 12:47 pmRobert Heidenberg, president and CEO of Heidenberg Properties Group and member of Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation’s Board of Directors, is partner to “Zoe,” his first Fidelco guide dog. Retinitis pigmentosa, a hereditary retinal disease, gradually caused his vision to diminish over time. Founded in 2013, his company develops, owns, and…
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“This extremely smart, dedicated German Shepherd Dog guides and protects you, while giving unconditional love that strengthens you in other aspects of your life,” says Fidelco client Connie Hornick. Originally from New York and a retired social worker, she now lives in Ohio with her husband, Steve. Connie lost her…
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“I don’t know what I’d do without him—it’s a perfect match.” That’s how Melissa (“Missy”), a Pennsylvania resident, describes her relationship with “Bordley,” the successor Fidelco guide dog she received in early March 2020. Missy’s beloved first guide dog, “Grady,” had passed away suddenly just a few weeks earlier, and…
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