Marin's 'Guide Dogs for the Blind' Graduations Offer Free Family Fun

Pictured: Matthew Easton and Chestnut, his guide dog

Photo courtesy of Guide Dogs for the Blind

WHAT:

There’s usually not a dry eye in the house every other Saturday at Guide Dogs for the Blind public graduation ceremonies at the organization’s campus in San Rafael.That’s because the events not only serve as a heartwarming celebration of the independence and companionship GDB’s exceptional guide dogs provide for the people they will serve, but they also allow GDB clients to meet the committed puppy raisers who cared for their canine heroes until they were old enough to begin formal training at the campus. Kleenex and cameras are welcome, as are graduation day public tours of the campus prior to the ceremonies. Pre-registered bus groups are also welcome.

These events are free and open to the public.

WHO:

• Guide Dogs for the Blind Class of ‘16
• Puppy raisers who will be presenting the dogs they raised
• Family and friends of graduates and puppy raisers
• Guide Dogs for the Blind staff, volunteers, and donors
• Blind and visually impaired individuals who are interested in GDB
• Dog lovers in the Bay Area

WHEN: Every other Saturday in 2016 at 1:30 p.m.:

• March 5
• March 19
• April 2
• April 16
• April 30
• May 14
• May 28
• June 11
• June 25
• July 9
• August 6
• August 20
• September 3
• September 17
• October 1
• October 15
• October 29
• November 12
• November 26
• December 10

Graduation day tours run at 10:30 a.m. or noon.

WHERE:

Guide Dogs for the Blind California Campus

350 Los Ranchitos Road

San Rafael, CA 94903

About Guide Dogs for the Blind
Guide Dogs for the Blind is more than an industry-leading guide dog school; we are a passionate community that serves the visually impaired. With exceptional client services and a robust network of trainers, puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, we prepare highly qualified guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision. All of our services are provided free of charge; we receive no government funding. GDB is headquartered in San Rafael, California, with a second campus in Boring, Oregon. More than 14,000 teams have graduated since our founding in 1942, and there are approximately 2,200 active teams in the field. For more information, please visit www.guidedogs.com.