Pivot Point Consulting to Honor Veterans With Donation Drive for Service Dogs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (PRWEB) November 10, 2017 -- When a veteran returns home, the battle isn’t always over. According to the US Department of Veteran Affairs, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects anywhere from 11% to 30% of military veterans in the United States. One of the most effective ways to support these brave men and women when they return home is to pair them with dedicated service dogs, but the cost is often prohibitive; once a dog’s food, training, and medical care are factored in, a single canine companion can cost $30,000.
Pivot Point Consulting, a Vaco Company values the service of those in our military, as well as the sacrifices made by their spouses and families. In appreciation of their work and in honor of Veterans Day, the company is proud to launch a donation drive for Dogs2DogTags.
Rachel Marano, Pivot Point’s Managing Partner, explained why she was excited her company was raising funds for the charity. “Our veterans deserve the very best support, especially when their service ends,” she said. “The emotional aspect of their care can get overlooked, but Dogs2DogTags is working to change that, and we’re thankful for the opportunity to assist in their mission.”
Dogs2DogTags rescues shelter dogs, trains them to work as support animals, and then places them with a veteran who has been diagnosed with post-combat stress and anxiety. There is no out-of-pocket cost for those receiving a service dog.
Kicking off with a company donation, the Pivot Point team’s goal is to raise $30,000 and provide a veteran with a service dog. Those who want to help can contribute to the fundraiser here.
About Pivot Point Consulting, a Vaco Company
Pivot Point Consulting is a healthcare IT consulting leader specializing in technology and strategic advisory services, EHR implementation, training, optimization, legacy support and project management. The firm has 250 consultants, 50 internal employees and serves over 50 clients across the nation. Clients range from large multi-hospital networks to academic institutions, pediatric hospitals, and local community clinics. The company has earned many industry and workplace quality awards including: highest rated vendor in KLAS Implementation Services Select Category (July 2017 report), #1 in KLAS for Epic Consulting in the Select Category in 2016, and #9 in Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in 2016. For more information about Pivot Point Consulting, visit http://www.pivotpointconsulting.com. Follow us on Twitter @pivotpc.
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Ellie Andonian, Pivot Point Consulting, http://www.pivotpointconsulting.com, +1 253-232-5513, [email protected]
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