Category: Kare 9 Military Ministry

Allstate Family Day

9/16/2019

On Saturday September 14, LCC Kare-9 Military Ministry Dogs Brandy (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Staff), and LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Myra (St. Andrews - Park Ridge, Illinois) and Tobias (Lord of Glory - Grayslake, Illinois) were giving their love, compassion, and presence to the folks attending the Allstate Family Day in Northbrook, Illinois.

The annual event features carnival rides, food, and fun for current and former Allstate employees and their families.

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Home Bound Seniors Visit

9/16/2019

On Thursday, September 12, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Nigel (LCC Staff) and his and veteran handler Jim were privileged to visit John and Jean Sauer in their home. The Sauers are home bound seniors and love our comfort dogs!

John (94) and Jean (90) have been married for 72 years! John is a Veteran of World War II, having served with Gen. George S. Patton’s Seventh Army in Germany. John related the wonderful story of having the opportunity to see Gen. Patton once. The Sauers loved meeting Nigel and sharing love and hugs with him.

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9-1-1 Dispatch Center

9/16/2019

On Monday, September 9 and on Wednesday, September 11, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Staff), LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Emma (LCC Staff), and LCC K-9 Comfort Dog-in-Training Issac visited the Will County 9-1-1 Dispatch Center in Joliet, Illinois.

The presence of the K-9s helped to de-stress these awesome men and women, who handled 175,000 emergency calls last year. Their dedication and calm demeanor help to keep us all safe.

The dispatchers loved the K-9s and want them to return!

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World War II Reenactment

9/9/2019

On Saturday, September 7 and on Sunday, September 8, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry was represented at the Lockport Township Park District’s (Illinois) World War II Event.

The days included Battlefield reenactments, a Field Hospital demonstration, Music of the Big Band Era and a Girls Baseball demonstration featuring the Rockford Peaches.

LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brandy (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) toured the grounds meeting and greeting young and old alike.

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U.S. Department of Labor Safety Day

9/9/2019

On Friday, September 6, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) were honored to be a part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Safety Day at their Chicago (Illinois) office.

The Kare 9s helped to relieve the stress and anxiety experienced by the employees by offering love and comfort.

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Randhurst Village Street Fest

9/9/2019

On Saturday, September 7, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brandy (LCC Squad), Britta (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), Julia (King of Glory - Elgin, Illinois), and Levi (Immanuel - East Dundee, Illinois) and their veteran handlers attended the 4th Annual Street Fest in Randhurst Village, Illinois. The Kare 9s enjoyed bringing their special love to humans from all walks of life.

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Hines VA Hospital Suicide Prevention Art Fair

9/9/2019

On Wednesday, September 4, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz (LCC Squad), Brandy (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), and Nigel (LCC Staff) served as stress relievers to the veterans and staff at the 5th Annual Hines VA Hospital Suicide Prevention Art Fair in Hines, Illinois. The Kare 9s were invited to provide comfort and relief to anyone who might experience anxiety while attending the event. Hundreds of veterans and hospital staff greeted the Kare 9s and received large doses of love and compassion.

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Rotary Club

9/2/2019

On Thursday, August 29, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dog Nigel (LCC Staff) was invited to attend the New Lenox (Illinois) Rotary Club’s meeting.

Kare 9 Nigel’s veteran handler, Jim, told the Rotary members about the ministries of Lutheran Church Charities work of bringing the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those suffering and in need.

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Daily Herald Cruise Night

9/2/2019

On Wednesday, August 28, the LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry was once again guests of the Daily Herald at their Cruise Night. The event was held at Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale, Illinois and featured over 150 classic cars and hundreds of visitors.

LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Blitz (LCC Squad), Brandy (LCC Squad), Brutus (LCC Squad), Nigel (LCC Staff), and Susie (St. Peter - Arlington Heights) met and passed along love and compassion to the classic car fans.

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West Suburban Medical Center

9/1/2019

On Tuesday, August 27 LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Brutus (LCC Squad) and Nigel (LCC Staff) visited the Resident Physicians at West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois.

The Kare 9s and their handlers were privileged to be with these dedicated servants as they studied how to diagnose and treat hearing loss. The residents, who will be specializing in Family Medicine, really enjoyed meeting the Kare 9s.

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Allstate Family Day

Home Bound Seniors Visit

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U.S. Department of Labor Safety Day

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Hines VA Hospital Suicide Prevention Art Fair

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Daily Herald Cruise Night

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