Empowering My Independence: A New Chapter Begins

Dear friends, family, and supporters,

I hope this message finds you well. My name is Katerina, and I'm reaching out to you with a heartfelt plea for assistance. As I navigate the journey of life, my cherished service dog, Graham, has been my unwavering companion for the past 11 years. Together, we've faced challenges, like navigating moving into my first apartment together, celebrated triumphs such as graduating college and starting my first job in Boston, and created a bond that words can hardly capture. However, as he’s gracefully entered his golden years, approaching 13 and a second bout of inoperable cancer, the time came for him to embrace a well-deserved retirement… though he does still try to help me every single day!

Now, I find myself at a crossroads, seeking to welcome a new service dog into my life — a companion who will not only fill the paws left by Graham but also stand as a beacon of independence in my daily life. The prospect of this transition is both exciting and daunting, and I turn to you, my support network, for assistance.

I am embarking on a fundraising journey with the goal of raising $30,000 to cover the extensive training, certifications, and associated expenses required for my new service dog. Your generous contributions will pave the way for a seamless transition, ensuring that my new four-legged friend is equipped with the skills and certifications needed to become an invaluable part of my life.

Your support, whether through a donation or by sharing this campaign, means more to me than words can express. It represents the hope of retaining the independence that is so vital to my daily life.

Thank you for considering my story and for being a crucial part of this transformative chapter. Together, let's embark on this journey, paws and hands united, towards a future filled with newfound independence.

Gratefully,

Katerina