Mary Cortani: CNN Heroes Top 10 Hero

On September 20, 2012, CNN announced the Top 10 heroes in their CNN Heroes program that celebrates ordinary people making extraordinary contributions to improve the lives of others. Mary Cortani is honored to have been named as one of the Top 10. To learn more about the program, or to vote for Mary, visit the CNN Heroes site. Remember you can vote up to 10 times per day per email address. We so appreciate your support for the work we’re doing.

In 2010, a former Marine approached Mary seeking assistance in acquiring a service dog to help him overcome anxiety disorders caused by combat hyper-vigilance. The multi-year waiting lists for trained dogs from existing organizations were just one more source of frustration for that returning vet.

The CNN voting campaign is a great opportunity to raise awareness about OFP’s mission and our veterans’ needs. If Mary wins, the $250,000 grand prize will help us acquire property for a permanent facility where they can foster more dogs and provide more training services to veterans and their service dogs. Thank you.

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