
Linda R
Depew, NY
http://www.angelfire.com/indie/pendance/
mljr_68@yahoo.com
http://www.angelfire.com/indie/pendance/
mljr_68@yahoo.com
My name is Linda and I reside in Depew NY. I was born with Spina Bifida. As I am getting older I am becoming less able to take care of myself independently. I recently applied to Canine Helpers for the Handicapped Inc. for an assistance dog and have been approved. Beverley Underwood started Canine Helpers 20 years ago located at Canine Helpers Inc. at 5699-5705 Ridge Road, Lockport NY 14049.. They have matched up over 400 people with canine helpers. Their trainers train the dog for the specific needs of the owner. This training is quite intense and expensive. A Canine Helper dog will be able to give me my independence back. It will be trained to open doors for me, pick up things I drop, stabilize my walking so I can go places on my own, and assist me with many everyday tasks. I will again have the freedom to take care of myself and live my life. People like me that are approved do fundraising to help cover this cost. The approximate cost is $13,200 depending on the specific needs of the individual getting the dog. I am selling candy bars from Fowlers Chocolates, selling candles from Home and Garden Party, Having a benefit luncheon at Magruders Restaurant & Pub located at 4995 Broadway Depew, NY 14043 on Saturday September 11, 2004 from 11 until 3 pm. There will be a theme basket raffle, plus other raffles. Canine Helpers will also be present to show everyone there what the dogs can do. The tickets will be $20.00 each with open cash pop and alcohol bar. If you or anyone you know would like to donate any items towards the raffles please contact me. Cash donations can be send directly to Canine helpers in my honor. It will be a great time! Sincerely Yours; Linda J. Rupert 4805 Transit Rd. # 2701 Depew, NY 14043