My Nonprofit Reviews

A few years ago I received a Groupon email and the picture of the German Shepherd caught my eye because I am a huge animal lover. I started reading about Vested Interest and was impressed with what they were doing to provide vests to K9's in our police departments. I decided that day that this charity was going to the top of my list for my annual donations. I made a donation that day and kept making donations for the next two years. I also went to their website and signed up for emails so I could follow their progress. This year the Erlanger Police Department, Erlanger, KY sponsored an event at a local park. My husband, Wayne and I attended the event to meet our police officers, SWAT and CSI teams. We started a conversation with Officer Ed Bailey about Erlanger's new police K9, Asco, and I asked him if he had ever heard about Vested Interest. He had not, so I told him I would send him the information so he could check it out. A few weeks after our discussion we had our annual neighborhood block party. We always have a "Split-the-Pot" at the block party, so this year I asked if our HOA would donate the proceeds to Vested Interest. We raised $125.00 and I walked around and told everyone about Vested Interest. After that weekend, I contacted Sandy Marcal to ask about the proper protocol to follow in order to get a vest for Asco. She was amazing and I fell in love with her and her passion for what she was doing. We formed an instant bond and after talking with her, I decided that I could raise the funds myself. Within days I had raised the entire amount for a vest and never had to leave my subdivision. My neighbors opened their hearts and their wallets and made this happen. Asco was the very first canine to receive a vest in the State of Kentucky and not only did Sandy allow me to be the primary contact for the entire State, she asked me to join Vested Interest as an active volunteer. She is amazing and works 24/7 for this great cause. Her enthusiasm is contagious and I am very blessed to be a part of this great organization. We have a lot of work to do in the State of Kentucky and there is no doubt in my mind that we will reach our goal. With Sandy behind the wheel of Vested Interest, I know that eventually every K9 officer in the country will have a vest and that is what this is all about. Vested Interest is the perfect cause for anyone that loves animals and it is a great way to show our respect and honor our police officers and first responders. I will forever sing the praises of Vested Interest and will work hard to help them in any way I can.

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