Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation & Birdies for Charity

The Travelers Championship at The TPC River Highlands June 16 – June 22, 2025. We are proud to support Birdies for Charity sponsored by Webster Bank with The Travelers Championship!  Find Hello Connecticut’s Renee DiNino on site daily in the Birdies for Charity booth attached to the mini-golf platform! Stop by and say hello and meet charities who will be joining us daily!   Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation’s Tamar, “Tommy” Mourad joined Renee DiNino on the Hello Connecticut podcast to share how important your donations are to continue the mission of Fidelco. www.fidelco.org

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to limitless potential — to ensuring people who are blind enjoy increased independence to improve their lives and the world around them. Our clients raise families, serve America in the military, and sacrifice on the battlefield. They advocate for those who are visually impaired, win gold medals as world-class athletes, educate, and more.

It takes 2 years, 15,000 hours, and $65,000 to create each life-changing guide dog. All Fidelco guide dogs are provided to clients at no cost thanks to generous support from individuals, foundations, corporations, and other organizations.

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation is accredited by the International Guide Dog Federation.

Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with offices in Bloomfield, CT.

Hello Connecticut, the podcast! This will be an extension of Hello Connecticut the talk show on WFSB Channel 3, The Wax and streaming platforms! We’ll highlight community-focused individuals and advocate for animals, law enforcement, and other local leaders. Amplifying the voices of non-profit organizations and causes that often go unnoticed, fostering positive community engagement across both on-air and digital platforms.