Carolyn Barrett

Coming from a family of dog-lovers, there was never a question if I’d get a Service Dog – it was more of a “when?” To understand why I’m once again…

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KateLynne Steinke

I was matched with my Service Dog, Jones, in December 2016; we have been on the move ever since. The dependability of having a NEADS service dog had brought me…

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Kimberly Henderson-Clemens

I’m just starting my journey with Murphy, but am already amazed at what he does for me. As someone with Multiple Sclerosis, falling is a common occurrence. Usually due to…

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Karen Landy

Assistance Dog Tamari is about to turn 10!  Tamari and I were matched back in 2014 and she has been my colleague and companion ever since.

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Sarah Best

Hi! My name is Sarah. I was matched with my NEADS Service Dog, Edison in 2016. Having him has been life-changing for me. Now, 6 years later, I am fundraising…

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Stacy Pokora

Hello, my name is Stacy Pokora and I am a special education teacher in North Providence, RI. My goal is to raise funds for NEADS.  I am currently on the…

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Starr Fund

All donations to the Starr Fund go toward helping clients who are Deaf, or have hearing loss, reach their fundraising goals. To date, over $17,000 has been raised for clients through the Starr Fund.

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Jennie Williams & Danny

Danny is a classroom dog who works every day at a therapeutic day school in Southeastern Massachusetts.  Danny initially came to the school to offer support to students in Kindergarten through grade 8. 

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Lindsay Curtius & Star

My name is Lindsay Curtius. I am an Education Specialist at San Diego Cooperative Charter School 2. In July 2016, I had the opportunity to fly from California to the NEADS campus in Massachusetts to meet and train with Star, SDCCS’ Assistance Dog for the Classroom…

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Courtney Chmura & Banks

Everything happens for a reason, we don’t always understand why. I have come to believe my accident happened to bring Banks into my life and to bring me to NEADS so that I could help other clients with their fundraising.

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