Two moms lost their sons to PTSD and have raised $150,000 for ten Service Dogs

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Archbishop Elpidophoros of America

Blesses & Supports our Program

It is with sentiments of joy that I address these words of heartfelt commendation

to you and all the members of AHEPA Service Dogs for Warriors program for the

gracious support you provide to the noble servicemen of our great nation. These

national heroes and stalwart defenders of country, faith and freedom have sacri-

ficed so much on behalf, so that we may enjoy the liberties and privileges, safety

and independence, that we hold so dear in our lives today. As you honor our

veterans’ military service and duty to our homeland through this wonderful pro-

gram of providing them with a specially trained service dog in order to aid them

in their recovery and return home, you simultaneously respect the sanctity of

creation by saving the life of a canine, which otherwise would have been left

abandoned at a pound. And for this genuine display of Christian love and com-

passion for your fellow man and created world, I offer to you my wholehearted

praise. May the Almighty bless and protect you always, granting you health,

strength and inspiration to continue this venerable humanitarian program with

unceasing determination, dedication and zeal.

AHEPA Service Dogs

for Warriors Program

GUS CHEREVAS ESTIA-PINDUS #326 Flushing, NY

Sponsored 2 Service Dogs for $30,000

AHEPA # 405—New Rochelle, NY

Sponsors “ Keane “ # 33

DOP APHRODITE # 374, Toms River NJ

AHEPA El Camino Real District 20 - Jan. 2018

District Governor Charles Makenzie

and PSG Cleon Korzistos

representing the AHEPA Dist. 4.

meet with veteran Steven & their

sponsored Service Dog “Filos”.

To-date the Power District # 4 has

raised $45,000 for 3 Service Dogs. Sons of Pericles fulfil their obligation to sponsors

a Service Dog & name him “Pericles “

Contact George Karatzia

National Chairman - 732-610-6622

We are a Non-Profit 501 C ( 3 ) Public Charity ID # 81-3775269

DOP APHRODITE # 374, Toms River NJ

Sponsored 2nd Service Dog “ Penelope”

At this event $75,000 was raised

What a Service Dogs Does . . . .

• Comfort veterans when sensing an anxiety attack,

calming effect

• Wake veterans from a nightmare

• Provide reassurance to veterans when feeling

threatened or crowded

• Encourage veterans to venture outdoors

• Help veterans reconnect with family , loved ones &

Friends

• Help to transition veterans back to civilian life !

By the grace of God AHEPA is making a difference ! Our Veterans & their Service Dogs Each DAY 22 Veterans Commit Suicide

Every so often a humanitarian cause comes along that captures our imagination and causes us to stand up and answer the call of duty. So many of our American heroes come home from war physically, but mentally remain on the battlefield. They are imprisoned by their own thoughts, which causes 22 veterans every single day battling PTSD and choose to commit suicide,

rather than live with the effects of their invisible battle scar.

Service dogs or think of them as a medical instrument on 4 legs at $15,000 each have proven to help mitigate the veterans suffering and helping them get their lives together. The service dogs themselves are rescue dogs, just imagine saving a life to

save a life.

You see taking care of our veterans is a sacred obligation that we must all honor. It is with deep gratitude to the whole AHEPA Family for undertaking such a noble effort to help save two lives: the

veteran’s and the service dog that was rescued from a dog shelter.

To date $690,000 (44 service dogs) has been raised plus many more Service Dogs have been pledged. I am proud to say that our expenses to date is ZERO.

Abraham Lincoln once said, “To care for him who shall have borne the battle” With the help of these service dogs, and with the GRACE OF GOD, TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Ahepa-servicedogs.org Contact George Karatzia

National Chairman - 732-610-6622