| Jillian Miller EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
317-672-3861
Sean Diamond
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING
[email protected] 317-672-3862 AJ Gegenheimer
CANINE HEALTH COORDINATOR
[email protected] 317-919-1948 Joan Heege DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE [email protected] 317-672-3860 Sandi Holubik CLIENT SUCCESS MANAGER [email protected] 317-672-3865 Sally Irvin DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMING [email protected] 317-672-3863 Denise ''Dino'' Sierp DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT & OUTREACH [email protected] 317-672-3864 |
| Corie S. Chaplin
PRESIDENT
Virginia Neff
VICE PRESIDENT
Lydia Whitehead
SECRETARY
David Brimm
TREASURER
Katie Abernathy Scott Beauchamp Mike Grindstaff Sharon Hearn Kelsey Kelly Thomas Ledyard, MD Jennifer McVey Joseph Winkle |
EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT
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MAIZIE'S MUSINGS!
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The dog blog by an ICAN pup named Maizie.
Read all about it each Friday for a weekly update from Maizie on her training, the daily adventures of being an ICAN pup and other humorous insights!
Also be sure to watch ''Maizie Mondays'' with Nicole Misencik on WTHR Sunrise the first Monday of each month!
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A UNIQUE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
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Help ICAN bring "Puppies with Purpose" into our training program.
Play a significant role in the breeding program with ICAN by helping us whelp a brand new litter of puppies! It is critical for service dogs to have the right temperament and health, and we are in need of caring volunteers to provide a loving home to a breeding female, and to give a wonderful start to her puppies who will go on to provide increased independence to our clients. If you think you might be interested in joining ICAN on this journey Continue Reading. |
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ICAN WELCOMES 48 PAWS WITH A PURPOSE!
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Holly & Kash Proud Parents!
ICAN is celebrating Holly's recent delivery of twelve beautiful Golden Retrievers! And daddy, Kash, has been handing out the milk bones taking credit for adding more celebrity pups to the ICAN family! (Kash is famous for his Petsmart ads and doing mattress commercials on TV in the Northwest!). After ten hours of delivery, seven boys and five girls were born. Needless to say, we are deeply thankful to Dr. Jamie, Nancy, Mary Lee, Ginny, Sara Lyn and everyone who participated in the whelping. Keep checking ICAN's
Facebook for updates on these gorgeous pups in the coming weeks! If you are interested in sponsoring one of these pups, which gets you naming rights, please contact
Dino. Congratulations Holly & Kash!
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DEAR ICAN...
A LETTER FROM AN ICAN HANDLER
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ICAN Handler, Richard with Renn
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Moving forward...Making a difference
I would like to start by thanking ICAN and the staff at Pendleton Correctional Facility (PCF) for this opportunity. My name is R.E. Simmons and I have been a part of the ICAN program for almost two years now. I remember jumping at the chance to be in the program with just a vague idea of what was in store. The first time I watched the video of the canine graduation at IWP, I knew this was what I wanted and needed to do, to finally be able to make a difference. I remember when ICAN delivered the first puppies. It was surreal. They were trusting us with such an incredibly important task that would someday change somebody's life. So the plans were made and off we went stumbling around like we knew what we were doing.
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 On March 10th, ICAN lost a very special member of our family... our beautiful friend named Jammer. He was not only an ICAN Facility Dog for Lori at a long-term assisted living facility, but he was also ICAN's stud dog to twelve litters and 103 pups. We pay tribute to him on our website with the many photos and stories given to us on how much he deeply touched people's lives.
In honor of his legacy, ICAN has established the
The Jammer Paw Print Fund for those wishing to make a donation in memory of Jammer, their pet or someone who has lost one. All funds will go toward training more service dogs just like Jammer.
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To Learn More about how ICAN Brings Hope to Offenders and Individuals Living with a Disability, Watch our Video HERE.
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Photo by Liz Kaye Photography
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| ICAN GRADUATION CERMONY COMING IN JUNE! |
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ICAN Handler, Chelsea, getting ready to pass Clare on to her new forever friend.
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June 11th * 7:00PM * FREE
Indiana Women's Prison
On June 11th, ICAN will be graduating Jamie, Dakota, Duke, Jordy, Montauk and Purdue as service dogs and placing them with an individual living with a disability. For those of you who have never attended one of our graduations, please join us! It is an inspiring, empowering and uplifting evening where you will personally experience the impact each dog brings to people's lives.
Advance registration is required. If you and a friend would like to attend, please contact Dino no later than JUNE 3RD.
Be sure to include (1) your name as it appears on your driver's license (2) your date of birth (3) address, and (4) email for each person registering. Also, if you are interested in donating any gift cards from Krogers, Costco or GFS, for our team training lunches and graduation reception, please contact us or mail them to ICAN, 5610 Crawfordsville Road, Suite 2101, Indianapolis, IN 46224. A cash donation may also be made at
Donate Now
. Please be sure to note that your donation is for ICAN's Graduation. Thank you!
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| FAREWELL AND CONGRATULATIONS... |
| FAREWELL... to a special ICAN volunteer, Vickie McWatters. She recently moved back to Phoenix, Arizona so she could be closer to her elderly parents and family. During her time at ICAN, she wore many hats - Furlough Volunteer, Puppy Starter, while managing special projects for ICAN. She was extremely dedicated to our program and we will truly miss her. Thank you Vickie for your generous contribution. We wish you the very best! CONGRATULATIONS...to Judy Tempel, another special ICAN volunteer, who was given an unique opportunity to spend nine months in Sierra Leone, Africa. Judy will oversee the storage and distribution of Ebola vaccine that is being used in a clinical trial conducted by the country's health ministry and the CDC. We are very proud of what she is doing and although we miss her dearly, ICAN wishes Judy a safe and heartfelt journey on this very special mission. |
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SEVENTH ANNUAL CELEBRITY SOFTBALL CHALLENGE
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Thursday, June 4th
Gates: 5pm, Game: 7pm
$10
Victory Field
ICAN is thrilled to be part of this special event again this year! So are our dogs, as they will be collecting money and helping Tony sell his specialty license plates for a great cause! If you are looking for great family fun at an affordable price and also want to support a local wish-granting group, join us in the excitement for this year's Celebrity Softball Challenge! Presented by the Tony Stewart Foundation, this event benefits the Indiana Children's Wish Fund and is in memory of Wish Child, Caroline Symmes. You will have the opportunity to witness your favorite hometown Superstars battle it out in a 7-inning celebrity softball game. Players include the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, mascots, media personalities and other sports stars.
ICAN will have a special block of seats and will receive 50% of the proceeds from the tickets sold by ICAN! Come be part of the ICAN spirit that evening! SEATS ARE RESERVED and will be selling fast - so
order them TODAY
or purchase them in person at our office. DEADLINE FOR ORDERS IS MAY 28TH.
For further information, please contact Joan or call 317-672-3860
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PUPPY LOVE VALENTINE'S DAY A HUGE SUCCESS!
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Nicole Misencik of WTHR gets a Puppy Love Valentine kiss from Maizie!
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Puppy Love Valentine's Day 2015 was a huge success! ICAN dogs surprised children and adults as they distributed over 600 gift boxes and dog art canvases throughout the city of Indianapolis.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our sponsors, Curran Architecture, Indianapolis Yellow Cab and Three Dog Bakery, for their generous support; to WTHR and IndyStyle for having us on-air, and to all our ICAN volunteers - the committee and over fifty volunteer drivers for making it happen! In addition, a special thanks goes to Walker Eggs, the ICAN Handlers and the Culinary Class and Community Outreach Program at IWP for their incredible support ... baking more than 5,000 cookies and brownie bites, making the infinity scarves and assembling all of the gift boxes.
Last, a special thank you to our Cupid gift box sponsors; Sweet Jojo Frozen Yogurt & Cupcake, Simply Sweet Corporate and Custom Gifts, Nancy Noel, Joni Kahn, Sharp Print Center, Shirl Henderson, Judith Tempel, Ann Jansons, Melissa McCoy and Bee Coffee Roasters.
Thank you for helping us make this year the best year ever!
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DELIVER THE LOVE WITH PUPPY LOVE!
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Photo by Liz Kaye Photography
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Looking for an unique way to show your appreciation to an employee, friend or client? Or how about something fun for a birthday, or a special celebration or anniversary?
There's nothing more heartfelt than having a gift delivered by one of our special pups or dogs-in-training. That warm, furry, tail waggling dog can make someone's day very special.
Each delivery is unique and special. You won't be disappointed!
To learn more, please
contact Shirl
or call Dino at 317-672-3864 or visit
www.icandog.org
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SAVE THE DATE!
ICAN DINE at THE MILANO INN
SATURDAY, JULY 25TH
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ICAN WINE & WAGS FUNDRAISER
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
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ICAN GOLF OUTING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
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5610 Crawfordsville Road, Suite 2101
Indianapolis, IN 46224
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