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Frank E. McCarthy |
Frank E. McCarthy served as chief operating officer of NADA for more than three decades, and his death in 2001 shocked and saddened the entire auto industry. Following an outpouring of condolences and financial gifts in remembrance of this outstanding man, NADCF created the Frank E. McCarthy Memorial Fund in his honor. Tribute to Frank McCarthy
After consulting with the McCarthy family and considering various proposals, the board of trustees decided to disburse grants to the five regions of Canine Companions for Independence, which trains service dogs to assist people with physical disabilities other than blindness. Each $10,000 grant offsets the cost of training of a service dog and placement with a person who needs the assistance. The grants began with the Northeast region and will continue across the country, then back again, and so forth.
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Eight-year-old Johanna Benthal, who has suffered 40 surgical procedures to ameliorate multiple brain injuries, has made physical and academic strides since acquiring Taffy, her skilled companion. Johanna and Taffy are seen here with her mother. |
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This video highlights how the McCarthy fund helps Canine Companions for Independence, which trains service dogs to assist people with physical disabilities other than blindness.
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How to Donate
For more information, contact Deborah Dorsey at ddorsey@nada.org, or call toll-free (800) 252-6232 ext. 7233, or dial direct (703) 821-7233.
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