DEL WEBB ORLANDO RAISES MORE THAN $4,000 FOR SOUTHEASTERN GUIDE DOGS PROGRAM

ORLANDO, Fla. – Del Webb Orlando recently raised more than $4,000 to help support the Southeastern Guide Dogs and their Paws for Patriots program. Sean Strickler, vice president of sales for Del Webb in the north Florida region, said the funds were raised during an October fundraising walk held at the community located south of Orlando near Disney. Southeastern Guide Dogs, based in Palmetto, Fla., has placed more than 2,800 dogs with visually impaired people nationwide and the organization also has their Paws for Patriots program which trains dogs to assist veterans. The highly trained dogs not only help veterans regain confidence, but some become facility therapy dogs at military hospitals. Del Webb Orlando residents, family and friends participated in the walk, Strickler said, adding that the active, over 55 community – with many residents who are veterans – will continue to maintain their partnership with Southeastern Guide Dogs and Paws for Patriots.