One Chapter Closes, Another Begins

Posted by Gabe on October 5, 2009 under Kids are Heroes, Wags for Hope | Be the First to Comment

Recently I wrote about my decision to step down as president of Wags for Hope.  Well just yesterday I delivered my final orientation to about 30 new volunteers.  The orientation is an introduction that explains all the steps on how to get involved in the various programs offered by the pet therapy organization.  Since its inception in 2006, I have given them all.  Besides talking about the programs we provide a multimedia presentation that offers a taste of what it is like to volunteer for Wags for Hope.  Of course the pictures and video are full of Charlie, our Bernese Mountain dog who founded the group about 3½ years ago.  It was indeed a sad moment for me, because I still hold passion for that organization.  And it was also a proud moment as I watched the videos of Charlie I was glad to see his legacy would live on far beyond his years.  At the same time it was a hopeful moment as we welcomed a whole new cluster of excited volunteers eager to get started in our program.  One of the volunteers has a horse who is a bit arthritic and since she cannot ride her as much she wanted to come up with another activity for them both.  If they figure out a way to test the temperament of the horse, then that will mark another new beginning for the organization.

So now more of my attention can be focused on Kids Are Heroes.  And that couldn’t have come at a better time as Kids Are Heroes Day approaches in just three weeks.  I can move on with confidence that Wags for Hope will thrive and grow beyond my imagination as I left it in hands far more capable than mine.