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Justin Rigney has over 25 years of professional dog training experience and was a Law Enforcement Officer for 17 years. He spent 10 years as a K-9 handler and trainer. His unique background and experience in civilian dog training and as Police service dog training sets him a part from other trainers in his field.

In this episode of Hello Connecticut, the podcast Renee DiNino speaks to Liz DiPace, Manager of Puppy Development about becoming a puppy raiser! Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation needs people to help raise these incredible hero dogs! For more information visit www.Fidelco.org

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Puppy Raisers take our pups at about eight weeks of age. They love and care for them. They participate in weekly classes at our Fidelco training center. Then, when the pups are approximately 14 to 16 months old, they return them to us for formal guide dog training.

Hundreds of families and individuals have participated in the Fidelco volunteer puppy raiser program over the years. They expose the pup to a wide variety of experiences in the home, on the street and in the world at large - the very things that the dogs will be required to handle as a guide for someone who is blind or visually impaired.

Fidelco puppy raisers are the first influence in the lives of our Fidelco pups. Without their love, dedication and patience, we could not produce the quality of guide dog that is a hallmark of Fidelco.

On this episode of Hello Connecticut, Renee DiNino chats with Douglas S. Fuchs, Chief Operations Officer and Tim Restall President of Hartford Yard Goats about NorcomCT First Responders Night at Dunkin Stadium, home of the Hartford Yard Goats on July 31, 2025!

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The First Responders Night at the Hartford Yard Goats will take place on July 31, 2025. This event will honor first responders from across Connecticut and Southern New England, and NorcomCT will be giving away 1,500 tickets and other promotional items on game day.

NorcomCT, formerly Northeastern Communications, Inc., is one of Connecticut’s largest Motorola Solutions Radio Solutions Channel Partners, Motorola Service Elite Specialists and Motorola Manufacturer’s Representatives. For over 60 years NorcomCT has been serving customer’s communication needs through the design, sale, installation, and service of Motorola two-way radio and wireless data systems.

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Dunkin' Park, home of Hartford Yard Goats, picked as country's best Double-A ballpark for 5th time!

For tickets to this event visit: Yard Goats vs. Reading Fightin Phils - MyProVenue™

Connecticut GC We Before Me Foundation

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Lauren Messner of Connecticut GC We Before Me Foundation inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

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The We Before Me Foundation provides youth hockey training, development, and advocacy for children and youth in the Greater Hartford region who would not otherwise have the resources or access to participate in the sport.

www.webeforeme.org

Hartford Lions Soccer Academy

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Kenniel Martin of Hartford Lions Soccer Academy inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

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Our mission is to positively impact the development of youth in our community by providing soccer and life-enriching opportunities to young players of all ages and playing abilities, to create and nurture a valuable soccer learning experience, and to enhance their social and physical health, in a positive and safe environment.

www.hlsasoccer.org

House of Heroes Connecticut Chapter

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Paul Hoar from House of Heroes Connecticut Chapter inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

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The mission of House of Heroes, Inc. is to recognize and honor military and public safety veterans and/or their spouses who have served our country faithfully and sacrificially. Through providing support to these veterans and their spouses, House of Heroes, Inc. Volunteers attempt to express gratitude that can never be adequately expressed in words alone.

www.hohct.org

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Robin Sharp of Easter Seals Capital Region & Eastern CT inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

www.easterseals.com/hartford

Wellspring Foundation

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Dr Jessica Zoltani of Wellspring Foundation inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

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At Wellspring Foundation, we believe that philanthropy is an opportunity to invest financial resources back into society to build the social, spiritual, and material wealth that can help better the lives of others.

www.wellspringfoundation.com

Northern Middlesex YMCA

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Betsy Schroeder of  Northern Middlesex YMCA inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

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Our journey is not just about sports but also about providing our youth with educational and civic opportunities that empower them to achieve personal excellence and become catalysts of positive change in their communities.www.harlowsheroes.com The Northern Middlesex YMCA offers a path toward a fuller more productive life. The YMCA will provide to a broad spectrum of our community, high quality programs, services, and facilities that improve individual and family life, encourage healthier life styles and assist youth in developing into responsible adulthood.

www.midymca.org

Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut

3 Cares Birdies for Charity interview with Victor Darr of Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut inside the 3 Cares Birdies for Charity Booth at The Travelers Championship sponsored by Webster Bank! Renee DiNino will be interviewing charities daily who will enjoy and extra 15% on donations through the end of play on Sunday June 22 thanks to Webster Bank! You’ll find us attached to the mini golf platform, come say hello!

www.biact.org