Join us for Canine Companions Sit. Stay. Sparkle Tales & Tails Gala
at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
Rosen Shingle Creek Resort
9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32819

WELCOME
Cocktail Reception: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Silent auction (closes at 8:30 p.m.)

Ballroom Doors Open: 7:45 p.m.

Program Welcome: 8:00 p.m.
Paul Richards, Gala Committee Chair

Exclusive Screening
‘Andy, A Dog’s Tale’

Silent Auction Closing at 8:30 p.m.

Announcements
Cathy Rodgers, Executive Director

Dinner

Live Auction
Jay Basinger, Auctioneer

Special Presentation
Client feature video

Guest Speaker
Bailey with Service Dog Nestle

Fund the Mission
Jay Basinger, Auctioneer

Live Music and Entertainment from SoundUp

Bailey and Service Dog Nestle

Bailey and Nestle have been best friends and partners since matching together in November of 2023. Bailey has a passion for sports, playing both baseball and football in high school. While coming home from a practice one night, Bailey was involved in a car crash, totaling his truck which resulted in a T4 spinal cord injury. This did not keep Bailey down as he finished out his junior and senior year of high school and recently graduated from Stetson University. “Nestle helps me stay independent and gives me more confidence in life,” says Bailey. Bailey studied sports business and hopes to get a career in the sports industry.

SoundUp

Dance the night ways with SoundUp – the ultimate high energy Top 40 cover band.

They have performed at major events and venues through the United States and abroad including Disney World, Universal Studios, American Idol, and Off-Broadway. With their energetic style, SoundUp will keep the gala celebration going and have you dancing non-stop.

What your donations will fund

$10,000

A family walking on a sidewalk; a child in a motorized wheelchair with a service dog alongside and two adults walking beside.

Can provide transportation of 20 new puppies to the region

$5,000

A couple posing happily with a Labrador puppy on a brick walkway.

Can provide veterinary expenses for a dog in professional training 

$1,000

Yellow Labrador puppy wearing a Canine Companions vest.

Can provide expert medical and wellness care for one dog

$500

A woman in a red sweatshirt assists a child in brushing a golden retriever's teeth.

Can provide dedicated follow-up services for clients and their dogs 

THANK YOU!

Thank you to this year’s Sit Stay Sparkle volunteer committee for their support and dedication to our mission: 

Paul Richards, Robin Sanchez, Sara Ball, Cathy Fischer, Diesta Gundacker, Rachel Schaefer, Amy Heimlich, Mary Jacobs, Erin Heath, Lisa Dare, Christina Riley, Katelyn Martin, Brittany Clark, Yamiley Irizarry, Cristina Saint-Blancard, Zack Poe

$2,500

A Labrador retriever wearing a blue service vest lies on the floor in front of an Eukanuba sign.

Can provide equipment and supplies for five service dog recipients