Since 1976, Kevin has been a ham radio operator. Using this type of party-line system, he says, “I literally try to see how many countries I can talk to in the world. At last count, I think I had right around 180 … from Antarctica to the North Pole,” and beyond, including the International Space Station. He has been on calls with King Hussein of Jordan, Ronny Milsap, Barry Goldwater, and other celebrities. These days, the biggest superstar in his life may be his Skilled Home Companion, Vanya, a 3-year-old yellow Lab. Trained to pick up items for him; retrieve …
Archives for August 2024
An Update on Our Growth
As we wrap up our summer and send the kids back to school, I wanted to provide you with an update on Can Do Canines’ long-term growth plans and shorter-term building and capital campaign plans. There have been many discussions over the past year, and I want to share the newest developments and revisit how we arrived at our decision to serve more people. Building/Capital Campaign We are nearing completion of our architectural plans to double the size of our facility in New Hope. The construction will include many upgrades to help us better serve our clients and support our …
Nicole Enjoys Tuesday Every Day
It was on a Wednesday in 2016—the day before Thanksgiving—when Nicole certified with Diabetes and Mobility Assist Dog Tuesday. Nearly eight years later, their bond seems stronger than ever. “She is just a part of me like another limb. She’s always around, and [it’s] comforting to me to have her with me. It feels weird if she is not right next to my side,” shares Nicole. Staying by Nicole’s side means not staying still very often. As a busy mom of three children, ages 16, 14, and 11, Nicole has Tuesday’s service cape at the ready and says, “Tuesday is …
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