The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Raises $1.5 Million In Support of Veterans
DANA POINT, Calif. (PRWEB) February 20, 2019 -- Continuing to reinforce the resort’s commitment to supporting worthy causes, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is pleased to announce that through the net proceeds from multiple Yappy Hour seasons and The Diamond Ball Gala, $1.5 million has been donated to The Veterans Initiative of Canine Companions for Independence, a non-profit that provides assistance dogs for veterans with disabilities. Since establishing the partnership in 2013, the resort has raised the incredible amount through the hotel’s popular Yappy Hour series, a monthly canine and companion cocktail party (returning May 16, 2019), and The Diamond Ball, an evening gala with live and silent auctions that took place from 2014 to 2016. In 2018, the property raised over $90,000 for Canine Companions, helping achieve the $1.5 million total donation in only a short six years.
“At the resort, we are committed to making an impactful difference in the lives of those in need, all while connecting with our community to come together and raise funds for amazing causes,” says Bruce Brainerd, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. “Due to the U.S. being in the longest running war in our history, we now have the most injured veterans in the country as a result. Whether suffering from PTSD or mobility injuries, there is a growing need for support. We felt the importance of embracing this community by giving the gift of a loving assistance dog.”
Canine Companions recognizes the urgent and growing need for programs that provide support to veterans with disabilities. Many of the brave men and women returning home from combat with disabling injuries experience a litany of new challenges. Often, they face difficult transitions back to civilian life as well as uncertain futures with new disabilities. Canine Companions assistance dogs can help veterans regain independence, pride and hope. Beyond much needed physical assistance, the love, loyalty and positivity of a canine partner can make a profound, lasting impact on someone dealing with difficult emotions that are hard to communicate. To date, Canine Companions has served 300 veterans, with 24 active teams from the Southwest Region. The average cost to train a Canine Companion service dog is $50,000.
To learn more about The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s Community Footprint efforts and the 2019 Yappy Hour season, please visit http://www.ritzcarlton.com/lagunaniguel.
Jenna Duran, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, http://www.ritzcarlton.com/lagunaniguel, 949-240-5088, [email protected]
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