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Victory Service Dogs

Victory Service Dogs believes our U.S. service members and veterans deserve to live lives of independence and dignity. For those who struggle with the effects of PTSD and other physical or psychological challenges, achieving that desired quality of life can be difficult and frustrating.

Research has consistently proven that the bond between humans and canines is very powerful. Service dogs can greatly improve the quality of everyday life for individuals with disabilities. They enable veterans and active duty service members to cope with symptoms of PTSD, gain improved mobility, and provide a sense of well-being. Victory Service Dogs stands apart from many other service dog organizations because they operate a client-trained program and they strive to adopt shelter and rescue dogs whenever possible.

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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) in memory of H.H. Hampton

AFA’s mission is to provide optimal care and services to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses and to their families and caregivers. AFA was founded in 2002 by Bert E. Brodsky, whose mother lived with Alzheimer’s disease from 1980-1992. At that time, there was little information available and nowhere to turn for support. Mr. Brodsky’s goal was to make sure that no other family living with Alzheimer’s disease would have to go the journey alone. Fifteen years later, AFA has grown to a network of more than 2,600 member organizations nationwide that provide direct care and services. To date, AFA has trained more than 13,000 healthcare professionals in dementia-specific care, provided free confidential memory screenings to over 3.5 million people, and provides support, counseling and education to thousands.