History
The Little Red Dog Foundation was founded in
2005 by Anne Guthrie. Anne understands first hand the difficulties faced
by those who are mobility challenged because of a traumatic automobile accident
she suffered years ago. For many years Anne was unable to enjoy the
pleasure and freedom of mobility. But when her husband, Louis gave Anne
an adult tricycle in 2003, it changed her life. From this experience
was born the idea to help others gain the freedom of mobility.
In the Guthrie's 2005 Christmas card they
asked their friends and family on their Christmas card list if they would like
to make a donation to help purchase therapeutic tricycles which would be offered
to children who suffered from balance and mobility problems.
The response was overwhelming and thus began the Little Red
Dog Foundation which by the way is named after the Guthrie's little red dachshund,
Stephanie. How appropriate since Stephanie has been featured on the Guthrie's Christmas card for
years.
In 2007, the LRDF became a chapter of the national organization
Ambucs who shares the same mission as LRDF but
reaches out on a national level. The trykes that the LRDF uses are purchased from Ambucs
who designs therapeutic trykes and has them built.
Each year since 2005, the Little Red Dog Foundation continues to expand
its presence by giving away more trykes in each succeeding year. Recently,
the LRDF gave away its 100th tryke.
The work of the LRDF would not be achievable if not for the support of
members of the Kiwanis Club of Beaufort and the Lady's Island Fire Department
who have donated their time to assemble and deliver the trykes. To
learn more about LRDF events, its members and how you can donate, please click
on the respective navigation pages in the left column.
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