Page 8 - Southern Exposure - April '23

Page 8, Southern Exposure

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American Humane Raises Funds To Support

Six More Service Dog Teams Thanks To The

Generous Support Of Our Palm Beach Human Heroes

It was an evening of altruism for almost 200 of Palm Beach’s
well-heeled set who came in droves to celebrate man’s best
friend at American Humane’s fifth annual Pups4Patriots Dinner
Dance on Feb. 26.
“Many veterans struggle with post-traumatic stress or
traumatic brain injuries,” said American Humane’s CEO and
president, Dr. Robin Ganzert. “For some, medications and
therapists are simply not enough to help restore a sense of

Jean and Martin Shafiroff

U.S. Army Veteran Adam with Joey; Dr. Robin Ganzert, CEO American
Humane; United States Air Force Veteran Diana with Sam; U.S. Army Veteran
Shawn with Rainier

normalcy. There is no pill or therapy session that can put a smile lineup that
on a vet’s face like a wagging tail. We want every veteran to included retired
Montel Williams; Dr.Robin Ganzert, CEO American Humane; know that they do not need to face this battle alone. Man’s best Brig. Gen. Lorry James and Meg McCartney
retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Tom Kearney friend can help.” To date, the program has delivered nearly 270 Sutton and
healing leashes into the hands of U.S. military veterans – at no television host Montel Williams, attendees gave generously to
cost to them – thanks to the generous support of donors. support Pups4Patriots. The dinner raised enough money to
With philanthropist and veteran’s advocate Lois Pope partner six new service dogs to American veterans.
serving as the Inspirational Chair of the event, and a speaker To learn more, visit americanhumane.org.

Amanda Bowman and Abigail
Trenk Andy and Marie Unanue

Margaret and Leigh-Anne Missy Weidhorn and Florence Marti LaTour and George
Kazma John and Nancy Payne Metzger Elmore

Arlette Gordon and Gail Worth Bill Porter and Lois Pope

Greg Braca and Chrissy Jeff Callaway and 2022
Oakes American Humane Hero Dog
Award Winner Ethan

Joseph McNamara, Janet Peter Feinman and Marilyn
Levy, Max McNamara Pelstring