Dear friends,

I am writing to you today to ask for your help in providing Stryder Doescher with a service dog. Stryder is a 15-year-old boy who has been diagnosed with a myriad of medical conditions, including widespread autonomic failure, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (clEDS), epilepsy, and several others. Despite the challenges he faces, Stryder is a happy and resilient young man.

A service dog would provide Stryder with a number of benefits, including:

• Assistance with mobility: Stryder often has difficulty walking, and a service dog could help him to get around safely and independently.

• Providing emotional support: A service dog can provide companionship and emotional support to Stryder, which can help to improve his quality of life.

• Alerting to medical emergencies: A service dog could be trained to alert Stryder to changes in his vital signs, such as a drop in oxygen levels or an oncoming seizure. This could help to prevent serious medical complications.

The cost of training and providing a service dog for Stryder is significant. We are asking for your help in raising the funds needed to make this dream a reality.

There are several ways that you can help:

• You can make a financial donation. Any amount will be greatly appreciated.

• You can help us get the word out either online or in person by handing out flyers to people and businesses. They can be found here: bit.ly

• You can volunteer your time to help with fundraising events. We will be planning several.

• You can donate goods or services to be auctioned off at our fundraiser.