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Visions September 2011

Volume 25 | No.3, Spring 2011

Jason Bake and Steve Widders trekking Kokoda

Blind Courage Kokoda Trek

Mates with impaired vision complete gruelling journey for Guide Dogs.

  
Guide Dogs CEO Graeme White

Chief Executive Officer's message

Like many organisations, Guide Dogs NSW/ACT prepares its Annual Report around this time each year.

  
Lucy Smink

Planned Giving Manager Lucy Smink shares her story

After more than 20 years at Guide Dogs, Planned Giving Manager Lyn Smith retired in June for some well deserved relaxation.

  
Katie the black Labrador pup

Introducing ... Katie!

Although she’s only three months old, young Katie has been keeping very busy.

  
Caitlin Blay

Two great swimmers

Caitlin Blay, an 18-year-old Moruya resident, dreams of one day competing for Australia in the Special Olympics – but her love of sports is not the only thing that keeps her active.

  
Mobility day

Flying start to Newcastle Mobility Day

Standing ‘air-side’ while an RAAF jet takes off, getting kitted out in fire-fighter uniform, blasting bins with a hose and a ride in a fire engine would put a smile on any child’s face.

  
Three Leigh boys

Community service close to heart

After raising three children, a pet dog and a Guide Dog puppy, you wouldn’t expect Michael and Vanessa Leigh to put their hands up once again to be volunteer puppy raisers.

  
Irish honeymooners Martin and Mary enjoyed finding out how Guide Dogs are trained in Australia.

Irish love for Guide Dogs

The Guide Dogs Centre had two special visitors recently – a couple who were on their honeymoon!

  
Tyrrell’s Wines

Guide Dogs merchandise

Great products, delivered to your home


September 2011 PDF

FrontPage of the September 2011 Visions newsletter

The Visions newsletter, September 2011, is available to download in PDF format. Please note the PDF is 862 kilobytes.