When the starting horn sounds at the Marblehead VFW on Sept. 13, runners, walkers, and ruckers will be taking steps not only for their own fitness, but also for veterans in need of service dogs. The Spirit of ’76 Patriot 5K Run/Walk/Ruck will begin at 9 a.m. at 321 West Shore Drive, raising money for Company 2 Heroes, a Marblehead-based nonprofit that trains service dogs for … [Read more...] about Race to sign up for this 5K
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A dogged effort from the VFW
On Saturday, the Marblehead VFW held a fundraiser for Company 2 Heroes, a nonprofit service-dog training program for veterans. The event featured a live performance from the Guy Ford Band, a 50/50 raffle, and a chance to meet some of the service dogs in the program. Veteran Kate Van Auken started Company 2 Heroes in 2017. After serving multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, … [Read more...] about A dogged effort from the VFW
Marblehead VFW teams up with Company 2 Heroes for a good cause
On Saturday, the Marblehead VFW will be alive and well with music, meet and greets with some four-legged friends, food, and drinks, all for a good cause. The VFW has partnered with Company 2 Heroes, a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization helping veterans connect with and train service dogs, for a fundraiser benefiting the organization’s service-dog training program, … [Read more...] about Marblehead VFW teams up with Company 2 Heroes for a good cause