The Pathfinder Society

Ensuring the Long-Term Success of Guiding Eyes

The Pathfinder Society was established to honor generous supporters who have remembered Guiding Eyes for the Blind in their estate plans.

We acknowledge membership and express our gratitude through a commemorative certificate, a small gift of appreciation, and an opportunity to be “partnered” with a Guiding Eyes pup. During their partnership, members receive photos and written updates on the pup’s progress in our guide dog program. Members are also invited to Pathfinder Society gatherings and special events at Guiding Eyes and in their home areas. These invitations offer them an opportunity to meet staff and graduates with their Guiding Eyes dogs and become more closely acquainted with the exceptional work of the organization. For more information, view our Pathfinder Society membership brochure.

Pathfinder members share a passion for Guiding Eyes and a commitment to its long-term financial well-being. Here is what a few of our Pathfinder Society members have shared.

We just love the inspiring graduate stories and believe in the mission of Guiding Eyes—so much so that Guiding Eyes is in our wills! After thoughtful consideration, because there are so many worthy non-profits, we know that Guiding Eyes will be trustworthy to continue changing lives! We couldn’t be happier and wish we had more to give this outstanding organization!
—Dr. William & Mrs. Kathleen Mangold

As always, I am honored to be a small part of this wonderful organization. Keep up your great work.
—Alida Bokino, who has named Guiding Eyes as a beneficiary of her retirement assets

Thanks so much for sending the pictures of my Pathfinder pup. She is just beautiful and I’m happy to learn she is well on her way to becoming a wonderful guide dog. It is heart-warming to know my future gift will help continue the process of training and joining these amazing animals with the people who need them.
—Betsy P., who has named Guiding Eyes in her will and as a beneficiary of her retirement assets

Pathfinder Society Membership Brochure

For more information on estate and charitable gift planning, please contact Kathleen A. O’Reilly at 914-243-4355 or koreilly@guidingeyes.org.

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