Help Guy in his Journey for a Diabetic Support Dog

Hi! My name is Kayla. I am Guy’s girlfriend. Guy’s mom and I are reaching out to you with a heartfelt request to support Guy in his journey towards greater independence and improved quality of life by helping him fundraise for a diabetic service dog. A trained service dog could make a daily difference in his life by providing alerts for when Guy’s sugar levels get too low or too high before it becomes dangerous.

The cost of obtaining, training, and caring for a service dog is significant, and this is where we need your help. Your donation will go directly to Diabetes Alert Dogs of America to cover the expenses of training, equipment, veterinary care, and lastly to him for ongoing support. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to making this life-changing partnership a reality.

A message from Guy himself:

Hi, my name is Guy Dickey, Jr. I’m 23 years old and living with Type 1 Diabetes. I am asking for your support so that I can get a Diabetic Alert Dog.

I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes on October 10, 2003, at just 2 years old. Since then, I’ve relied on insulin every single day to stay alive because my pancreas no longer produces it.

Managing Type 1 Diabetes is a constant battle. Even after 21 years, I still fight daily to maintain safe blood sugar levels. I use a CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitor) and an insulin pump, which help—but they’re not perfect. My sensors sometimes fail due to signal issues, and occasionally my pump malfunctions.

One of the scariest parts is that I experience hypoglycemia unawareness—which means I often don’t feel it when my blood sugar is dropping dangerously low. This can lead to seizures, unconsciousness, comas, and even death. As a heavy sleeper, the fear of crashing in the middle of the night without knowing—or without anyone there to help—is very real and terrifying.

This is why I’m pursuing a Diabetic Alert Dog through Diabetic Alert Dogs of America. These incredible service dogs are trained over the course of a year to detect dangerous changes in blood sugar—alerting me before things get too serious. They provide an extra layer of safety, especially at night, and peace of mind during the day. Knowing I’ll have a set of paws watching over me is life-changing.

The full cost of a trained Diabetic Alert Dog—including the training, placement, and support—is between $21,000 and $25,000. While that is a big number, I believe my life is worth that and so much more.

I’ve already started the application process, and I’m determined to make this happen. If you can help support my journey in any way, I’d be incredibly grateful.

To learn more about the program I’m working with, you can visit:

diabeticalertdogsofamerica.com

Thank you for reading and being a part of my journey! And most of all, thank you for your support!!

Guy Dickey, Jr

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