Help Our Returning Soldiers with Paws For Patriots Program with C21 Hansen, Ft. Lauderdale.

Century 21 Hansen Realty of Ft. Lauderdale, FL is beginning a drive to raise over $100,000 for the Southeast Guide Dog's Paws for Patriots program. As our soldiers come back from the mid-east war, many have lost their sight they need guide dogs.
By: Jeffrey Kahn
 
Oct. 10, 2011 - PRLog -- FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – A Fort Lauderdale real estate brokerage has commenced a three-month initiative to raise funds for visually-impaired veterans.
Christine Hansen, broker of Century 21 Hansen and Century 21 Hansen and the Beaches recently announced the initiative to the firm’s 127 Realtors, who reacted enthusiastically. Their efforts will benefit “Paws for Patriots,” a program sponsored by Palmetto, Fla.-based Southeastern Guide Dogs.
Paws for Patriots pairs highly trained guide dogs with visually impaired veterans, provides dogs to veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and places therapy dogs into military hospitals to spread cheer and encouragement and help wounded warriors heal from their injuries.
   “We are thrilled to be able to help such a wonderful cause,” said Hansen. “Our statewide organization, Florida Realtors, is supporting Paws for Patriots too, but we wanted to go above and beyond to help the heroes who have sacrificed so much to protect the freedom that many Americans take for granted.”
   Some 35,000 American soldiers have been seriously injured over the past decade; many have lost their sight. A guide dog can change the life of a visually-impaired veteran and help him or her integrate back into everyday life.
   According to Southeastern Guide Dogs, one well-trained dog can cost over $90,000. The Century 21 Hansen family is hoping to raise at least that much to provide a companion to one of America’s heroes.
   “Our soldiers have sacrificed so much to protect me and my country,” said Jeff Kahn, a Realtor with Century 21 Hansen who is spearheading the effort for the firm. “The least we can do is to be there for those vets who need our help. Any donation will help—no matter how small. I’m hoping everyone will pitch in so we can meet our goal.”
   Donations can be made through any Century 21 Hansen Realtor or mailed to Century 21 Hansen and The Beaches, 3351 Galt Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308. Checks should be made payable to Southeastern Guide Dogs. Donation cards can also be downloaded at www.century21hansen.com/paws.html. For information, call 954-315-0830.
                 For additional information please go to: http://www.century21hansen.com/P4P/paws.html

About Paws for Patriots  

Sponsored by Palmetto, Fla.-based Southeastern Guide Dogs, Paws for Patriots is a three-prong approach to give back to American heroes who have sacrificed so much. One program pairs highly trained guide dogs with visually impaired veterans. A second trains and places exceptional dogs that are not suitable for guide dog work into careers benefitting veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A third Paws for Patriots program places therapy dogs into military hospitals to spread cheer and encouragement and help wounded warriors heal from their injuries. To learn more about Paws for Patriots, call Southeastern Guide Dogs at 941-729-5665 or visit www.guidedogs.org.

About Century 21 Hansen Realty

Century 21 Hansen Realty is a full-service real estate company with two offices in Broward County: one just steps from the Atlantic Ocean on the Galt Ocean Mile in Fort Lauderdale, and the other in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Founded in 1977 by Anita Hansen, the firm is now managed by Christine Hansen, a 33-year veteran of South Florida’s real estate market. Century 21 Hansen Realty is open seven days a week, with 127 Realtors ready to serve buyers, sellers and investors. For more information about Century 21 Hansen Realty, call 954-315-0830 (beach) or 954-776-5400 (Commercial Blvd) or visit www.Century21Hansen.com.
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Source:Jeffrey Kahn
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Location:Ft. Lauderdale - Florida - United States
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