Women of Palmetto Bluff: The Little Red Dog Foundation Joins our Luncheon

It was a stellar day outside the stables where we had our first luncheon for the season. Two Tomatoes catered our box lunches and our guest speaker was Debbie LiBaire from the Little Red Dog Foundation. Thank you to all of our amazing members too. We thought it would be fun to bring a little cash to give Debbie a check after her presentation and, WOW, we raised $532 which allowed her to buy one bike. A little birdie also told me that we had some more checks in our PO box so THANK YOU!!!!!!! I always knew our community was filled with generous (and fun) women.

If you are unaware of the Little Red Dog Foundation located in Beaufort, please read a little history below:

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.