Information provided by United Disabilities Services:
Lancaster-based non-profit United Disabilities Services (UDS), along with Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, is releasing its 2013 calendar to support the UDS Service Dogs program. A heartwarming gift for dog and hockey lovers alike, UDS hopes to raise $10,000 for the program, which provides the extensive training needed to transform ordinary dogs into extraordinary sources of physical and emotional support for people with disabilities.
The 2013 UDS-Hershey Bears calendar features dozens of photos of Hershey Bears players in their 75th anniversary jerseys and recently revamped team mascot Coco enjoying time with 20 UDS service dogs and puppies. New to this year’s calendar, a selection of money-saving coupons for local restaurants and attractions will be included as a special thanks to calendar supporters.
“With the holidays approaching, the calendar is a terrific gift for those who want to show support for this amazing program,” said UDS Service Dogs Manager Lori Breece. “We are so grateful to the Hershey Bears for everything they do to make this fundraiser possible.”
Fundraising initiatives are critical to sustaining the UDS Service Dogs Program. Over the course of their lifetime, the cost to train and raise a service dog can reach up to $25,000. The Hershey
Bears hockey team has partnered with UDS in promoting and selling the calendars since 2003.
“Seeing the reaction of our players and staff upon meeting the UDS service dogs is priceless,” said Doug Yingst, President and General Manager of the Hershey Bears Hockey Club. “They leave with a new appreciation of the importance of these dogs to families in our community, and it is for this reason that we continue to help UDS in their mission.”
Lancaster-based non-profit United Disabilities Services (UDS), along with Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, is releasing its 2013 calendar to support the UDS Service Dogs program. A heartwarming gift for dog and hockey lovers alike, UDS hopes to raise $10,000 for the program, which provides the extensive training needed to transform ordinary dogs into extraordinary sources of physical and emotional support for people with disabilities.
The 2013 UDS-Hershey Bears calendar features dozens of photos of Hershey Bears players in their 75th anniversary jerseys and recently revamped team mascot Coco enjoying time with 20 UDS service dogs and puppies. New to this year’s calendar, a selection of money-saving coupons for local restaurants and attractions will be included as a special thanks to calendar supporters.
“With the holidays approaching, the calendar is a terrific gift for those who want to show support for this amazing program,” said UDS Service Dogs Manager Lori Breece. “We are so grateful to the Hershey Bears for everything they do to make this fundraiser possible.”
Fundraising initiatives are critical to sustaining the UDS Service Dogs Program. Over the course of their lifetime, the cost to train and raise a service dog can reach up to $25,000. The Hershey
Bears hockey team has partnered with UDS in promoting and selling the calendars since 2003.
“Seeing the reaction of our players and staff upon meeting the UDS service dogs is priceless,” said Doug Yingst, President and General Manager of the Hershey Bears Hockey Club. “They leave with a new appreciation of the importance of these dogs to families in our community, and it is for this reason that we continue to help UDS in their mission.”