Support Dogs' Ninth Annual Fundraiser

Support Dogs, Inc. will host its ninth annual “Tacky Ball”
with this year’s theme “Space:  The Final
Frontier”. 
The science fiction-themed event will include dinner, live and
silent auctions, raffle and dancing to music by Larry Klinger’s Galaxy
Band.  Proceeds from the Tacky Ball will
benefit all programs and activities at Support Dogs.

Co-chairs for the Tacky Ball are Bill and Shannon Willhite.  Presenting sponsor is Nestlé
Purina PetCare.  Event sponsors
include Cequel III, HM (Huntleigh McGehee), and Thompson Street Capital
Partners.  Dinner sponsors include
Ameren, Bryan Cave, KPMG LLP, and Moneta Group.

Support Dogs, Inc. is a national non-for-profit organization
that offers dignity, hope and independence by providing highly skilled service dogs to individuals with disabilities and uniquely
trained dogs to serve the community.  Founded in 1983, the organization
provides many services including an Assistance Dog program which matches people
with various disabilities with a canine partner, a pet visitation therapy dog
program called TOUCH (Therapy of Unique Canine Helpers), and a Paws For Reading
program that places dogs in classrooms. 
Support Dogs is a proud member of the United Way of Greater St. Louis.

Reservations are required, and individual tickets are $150
per person.  For more information about
the event or sponsorship opportunities, call (314) 997-2325 or visit the
organization’s web site at www.supportdogs.org.