- April 25, 2024
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Susan Collier and Operation Kindness President Joanne Forsch
Maureen and Jack Gibson
Committee members Sunny McGrath, Sandy Schonhoff, and auctioneer David and Marcia Gutridge
Carolyn and Steve Donnelly, Judy Kozlowski and Mike Jirout
Di Davis and Cheryl Taub
Roberta Straff and Di Davis
Deena DeMoro and Holly Hennessy
Mary Lou Johnson and Kathryn Edstrom
Jon Boscia, Mike Scharf, George Davis and Paul Cohan
Ken Gorman and Sandra Doblinger
Judy Scharf and Cindy Noble
Committee members Donna Boscia, Susan Master, Sandra Doblinger and Di Davis
Amber and Morgan Watt with Foley
Keith Reinert with Vulcan
“This dog saved my life. He’s the most empathetic being on the planet and connected with me in a way no human has been able to do. He helped me reconnected with people and the community.” — U.S. Air Force veteran Morgan Watt, who received Foley from Southeastern Guide Dogs
Operation Kindness Florida, Inc. held its ninth annual fundraiser April 7, at Longboat Key Club.
The event included a round-robin tennis tournament and nine-hole golf tournament during the day followed by a barbecue with a raffle and live and silent auctions in the evening. More than 160 people participated.
Last year’s event raised more than $80,000 for veterans who have sustained emotional and physical injuries during service, and proceeds will go toward programs such as sponsoring service dogs for veterans.
