If you are a golf fan, you have no doubt seen Amanda BalionisRenner interviewing PGA Tour pros as they finish their rounds. In addition to golf, Amanda also loves dogs and created Puppies & Golf to protect and advocate for dogs in need. The charitable organization helps people understand the healing in need and organizations that train service dogs for our military veterans is an incredible milestone,” said Amanda Balionis-Renner, the organization’s founder, and president. Continuing, “Two years ago, we took a leap of faith that our passion for saving dogs while enhancing people’s lives would resonate with the golf community and beyond. Our hope turned into reality with immediate support, and it has allowed us to change so many lives in such a short period of time.” In 2022, Puppies & Golf received over $100,000 in donations from all over the country with gifts ranging from $10 to $10,000. The organization seeks to raise $250,000 in 2023. Since its inception, Puppies & Golf has donated over $55,000 to 27 shelters and rescues nationwide: $16,000 to pay medical bills enabling dogs to remain in 16 loving homes; and $43,000 to organizations supporting military veterans, along with providing service Puppies & Golf Surpass $100,000 in Giving in 2022 By Fred Altvater and health benefits of having a dog by providing grants to families, shelters and rescues, and assisting military veterans and canine rescue organizations that train dogs to become service animals for veterans in need. “Reaching over $100,000 in grants given to rescues, families Ohio Golf Journal
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