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Dog Walk / Yappy Hour
2016 Miami Lighthouse Yappy Hour
Tuesday evening, March 22nd, was one of the most
fun-filled benefits ever hosted by Miami Lighthouse. Billed as "An Event
for People and Dogs," it took place on the spacious outdoor patio of
Apeiro Kitchen & Bar in Midtown Miami.
The evening was attended by nearly 100 guests and
approximately 40 dogs of every size and breed, some even dressed in
costume. Giveaways included doggie bandanas featuring Britto's Azul as
well as doggie tote bags with lots of canine goodies. There were even
prizes for the most talented dog and the best dog/owner look-alike.
Everyone had a wonderful time -- dogs included!
Thank you to our generous sponsors: Apeiro Kitchen & Bar,
Commissioner Sally A. Heyman, Gray Robinson PA, MAPFRE Insurance, Knowles
Animal Clinics, BizSolutions, Absolute Graphics, and Susan Conroy Design.
2014
Walk, Waggle & Stroll at the Seventh Annual Miami Lighthouse Dog Walk
What does world renowned pop-artist Romero Britto have to
do with the Miami Lighthouse Dog Walk? For the past seven years he has
graciously allowed us to use his painting of a dog “Azul” on the tee
shirts for this event. This year he donated a signed Azul dog figurine
which was the grand prize for most participant pledges collected, and 20%
of proceeds from the BRITTO Pop-Art Cart went to Miami Lighthouse. Romero
Britto was the honoree at this year’s Dog Walk in recognition of the many
ways he has supported Miami Lighthouse over the years.
Over 300 walkers with their dog guides, service animals
and regular pet companions pledged support for the Miami Lighthouse for
the Blind and Visually Impaired to raise awareness for the amazing work
service animals provide to those who are in need. The Miami Lighthouse
held its seventh annual Walk, Waggle and Stroll Dog Walk at the Shops at
Midtown Miami on Sunday, March 16th. The St. Patrick’s Day themed walk was
hosted by Honorary ‘Dog’nitary Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman
and emceed by NBC-6 chief meteorologist John Morales.
The Miami Lighthouse Dog Walk was sponsored by The Shops
at Midtown Miami, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman, BRITTO,
McDonald’s, Brickell Bay Animal Hospital, GrayRobinson, Amerigroup, Milton
and Patricia Wallace, tMiami, BizSolutions, NBC-6 Miami, Susan Conroy
Design, and Absolute Graphics.
“In addition to raising much-needed funds for our programs
at Miami Lighthouse, which provide rehabilitation and vocational training
to thousands of people every year, our seventh annual Walk, Waggle and
Stroll Dog Walk raised a great deal of awareness for the presence of
service animals in our community,” said Miami Lighthouse CEO Virginia A.
Jacko, who is blind and works with a dog guide named Kieran.
2013
Walk, Waggle & Stroll at the Sixth Annual Miami Lighthouse Dog Walk
Over 400 walkers with their dog guides, service animals
and regular pet companions pledged support for the Miami Lighthouse for
the Blind and Visually Impaired to raise awareness for the amazing work
service animals provide to those who are in need. The Miami Lighthouse
held their sixth annual Walk, Waggle and Stroll Dog Walk at the Shops at
Midtown Miami on Sunday, March 3rd. This year’s event was hosted by
Honorary ‘Dog’nitary Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman and
Miami-Dade Public Defender Carlos Martinez with CBS Channel 4’s Rhiannon
Ally and David Bernard as emcees.
The Miami Lighthouse Dog Walk is sponsored by The Shops at
Midtown Miami, Brickell Motors, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally
Heyman, Gray Robinson, Brickell Bay Animal Hospital, Milton and Patricia
Wallace, Rugsies Carpet & Drapery Cleaning, Group M, BizSolutions, Britto,
CBS 4 Miami, Susan Conroy Design, Absolute Graphics, Panera Bread, Fresh
Market and Miami Global Colombian Lions Club.
This year’s grand prize winner, Judge Teresa Mary Pooler,
for most participant pledges collected received two tickets with a once in
a lifetime meet and greet experience with Cesar Millan “The Dog Whisperer”
at The Fillmore
“In addition to raising much-needed funds for our programs
at Miami Lighthouse, which provide rehabilitation and vocational training
to thousands of people every year, our sixth annual Walk, Waggle and
Stroll Dog Walk raised a great deal of awareness for the presence of
service animals in our community,” said Miami Lighthouse CEO Virginia A.
Jacko, who is blind and uses a dog guide named, Kieran.
2012
Walk, Waggle & Stroll at the Fifth Annual Miami Lighthouse Dog Walk
Over 150 walkers with their guide dogs, service animals
and regular pet companions pledged support for the Miami Lighthouse for
the Blind and Visually Impaired to raise awareness for the amazing work
service animals provide to those who are in need. The Miami Lighthouse
held their fifth annual Walk, Waggle and Stroll Dog Walk at the Shops at
Midtown Miami on Sunday, March 25th. This year’s event was hosted by
Honorary ‘Dog’nitary Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman with WPLG
Channel 10’s Sasha Andrade as emcee.
“In addition to raising much-needed funds for our programs at Miami
Lighthouse, which provide rehabilitation and vocational training to
thousands of people every year, our fifth annual Walk, Waggle and Stroll
Dog Walk raised a great deal of awareness for the presence of service
animals in our community,” said Miami Lighthouse CEO Virginia A. Jacko,
who is blind and uses a dog guide named, Kieran. Special recognition was
given to Commissioner Sally Heyman and Carol Russo who conceived the idea
for the dog walk five years ago. Contest prizes for “cutest,”
“look-alike,” and “most talented dog,” were judged by Miami-Dade County
Public Defender Carlos Martinez, Chairman of Miami Lighthouse Board of
Directors Michael Silva, Board Director Lou Nostro and Dog Walk co-creator
Carol Russo. Also in attendance was Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez.
Music and sound engineering was provided by instructors in the Miami
Lighthouse Better Chance Music Production Program™.
The Miami Lighthouse Dog Walk was sponsored by The Shops at Midtown Miami,
Brickell Motors, Met Life, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Sally Heyman,
GrayRobinson, Banfield Pet Hospital, Frances T. King Insurance Agency,
Milton and Patricia Wallace, Rugsies Carpet & Drapery Cleaning,
BizSolutions, Britto, WPLG Local 10, Susan Conroy Design, Absolute
Graphics, Brooklyn Bagels, Fuze and Miami Global Colombian Lions Club.
On Sunday, March 6, 2011, walkers and their dogs
participated in the Fourth Annual Miami Lighthouse Walk, Waggle & Stroll
Dog Walk at the Shops at Midtown Miami. The event raised over $19,000 for
the Miami Lighthouse Orientation & Mobility program which prepares
visually impaired clients who wish to use a guide dog.
This year’s event was hosted by Honorary ‘Dog’nitaries,
Miami-Dade County Commissioners Sally Heyman and Dennis Moss and NBC Chief
Meteorologist John Morales. Members of the Miami Dolphins Special Teams
organization along with service dogs from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue also
joined in on the days wonderful festivities.
2010 Miami
Lighthouse Dog Walk
On Sunday, March 14, 2010, hundreds of patrons participated in the Third
Annual Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Dog Walk at the Shops at Midtown
Miami. Through the event, nearly $20,000 was raised for the Miami
Lighthouse Orientation & Mobility program.
The Miami Lighthouse Orientation & Mobility program prepares visually
impaired clients who wish to use a guide dog. Successful completion of
training is a prerequisite for attending guide dog school.
We are grateful to sponsors PetSmart, Shops at Midtown Miami, The Standard
Chartered Private Bank, Dunkin Donuts, Turner & Associates LLP, Frances T.
King Insurance Agency, artist Romero Britto, Susan Conroy Design, PCA
Printing, Banfield Pet Hospital, Starbucks, OXXO, Humana, Mac Parking,
Azul Optics and New York Life.
2009 Miami Lighthouse Dog Walk
On March 15th, many dog lovers and friends
of Miami Lighthouse gathered at The Shops at Midtown Miami to take part in
the Second Annual Dog Walk, a walk dedicated to raising awareness for
guide dogs and service animals of all kinds. The Honorary Chairs of this
year’s walk were Dennis C. Moss, Chairman, Miami-Dade Board of County
Commissioners, and Sally A. Heyman, Miami-Dade County Commissioner.
Walkers had the chance to interact with
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Dogs, Junior League Therapy Dogs, and of course
several guide dogs, including Miami Lighthouse President & CEO Virginia
Jacko’s guide dog, Gibney. Young philanthropists Samantha and Jacob Narson
won the award for most pledges collected, raising more than $1,000 to
benefit the free programs and services provided to clients at Miami
Lighthouse for the Blind.
This year’s walk was generously sponsored
by The Shops at Midtown Miami, Miami-Dade Chairman Dennis C. Moss &
Miami-Dade Commissioner Sally A. Heyman, PetSmart, The Standard Chartered
Private Bank, Turner & Associates, Susan Conroy Design, Jay M. Levy, P.A.,
Mercury Express Couriers, Rugsies, MAC Parking and many others.
2008 Miami Lighthouse Hosts First Annual “Dog A Thon”
On March 30th, friends gathered at the new
Shops at Midtown Miami to take part in the first annual Dog A Thon
benefiting Miami Lighthouse. Event sponsors included PetSmart, Ameriprise
Financial, The Shops at Midtown Miami, Romero Britto, Dunkin Donuts, and
Multivision Video & Film.
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