The Kennek Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to bringing about hope, resilience and inspiration in the lives of those most vulnerable going through tough times.
2017 Trouble the Dog Motorcycle Ride
Generously sponsored by Marblehead Opticians, the third annual Trouble the Dog Motorcycle Ride was held at Shriners Auditorium on 9/10/17 in Wilmington, MA. Proceeds from the ride helped to place Trouble plush dogs in firetrucks, ambulances and police vehicles to help first responders provide a source of comfort to children in the event of a fire, accident or other emergency. Donations helped to deliver Trouble plush dogs to representatives from Massachusetts police and fire departments. Special thanks to the Merrimack Valley HOG Chapter for their generous donation and continued support — we are very grateful to you all!
And a sincere thank you to the enthusiastic riders who helped make the 2017 Trouble the Dog Motorcycle Ride a success!
Photos by Meghan Rose Photography
Kennek Happenings:
Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield Receives Donation from Masons Mount Tabor Lodge via The Kennek Foundation
The Kennek Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to bringing hope and inspiration to those going through tough times, today announced the delivery of fifty Trouble the Dog plush healing puppies to Shriners Hospitals for Children – Springfield. The delivery of plush animals and books was made possible through a generous donation from the Masons Mount Tabor Lodge AF & AM. The Masons and Freemasonry, which dates back centuries, describes itself as “one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, non-political, fraternal and charitable organizations.” > More
Sheila Duncan, center, Founder of The Kennek Foundation, was able to donate two large boxes of Trouble The Dog plush dogs and children’s books to the Lynn Police, thanks to a generous donation from the GE Employees Good Neighbor Fund. The donation will help police officers to have Trouble plush dogs in their cruisers as a resource in providing comfort for children in difficult situations – including accidents or other emergencies. Participating in the donation are, L to R: Officers Rick Connick and Bob Mason, Sheila Duncan, The Kennek Foundation, Officers Joe Curley, Rob Sirois, and Lt. Glenn Dunnigan with Paul Crowley, representing the GE Employees Good Neighbor Fund.
“Visiting a loved one in jail can be a difficult experience for a youngster. Thanks to the generous donation made by The Kennek Foundation, MSO staff was this week able to present a young girl with a Trouble the Dog, bringing them a measure of comfort during a difficult time.”
~ Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian, Middlesex Sheriff’s Office
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By Bike, Wagon, or Car, Trouble to the Rescue!
Forty riders, escorted by the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Dept., joined us for the Trouble Toy Ride – a scenic motorcade through Lexington and Wilmington, sponsored by Prime Motor Group. Proceeds helped us to organize another beautiful donation of Trouble plush healing puppies to the Shriners Orthopedic Hospital in Springfield.
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Beloved children’s author Sheila Duncan, co-creator of the huggable children’s character, Trouble the Dog, formed The Kennek Foundation to continue her mission to promote compassion and hope. Kennek activities consist of, but are not limited to, visiting children’s hospitals with gifts of plush toys and books to brighten the day of children who are ill, making appearances at shelters for the homeless with donations and gifts for the children, delivering hope to wounded vets and, at times, assisting animals in need here in the United States and throughout the world.
With funding from generous sponsors and corporate partners, Kennek identifies those most in need and delivers hope to children and their families after crises and natural disasters.
Kennek also has plans to help fund a children’s television series, which will be centered around teaching children how to handle life’s “bumps in the road” gently and with humor. The philanthropic outreach of The Kennek Foundation builds on a reputation of compassion and caring for those who need it most.
As you plan your charitable giving, please consider supporting The Kennek Foundation and the good work it does for children and families. Your donation will be put to immediate work. Kennek brings plush toys and books to Hasbro Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, Emmaus, Pathways for Children, Shriners Hospitals for Children – Boston & Springfield, Boston Children’s Hospital and many other wonderful organizations. It helps families facing illness, chemotherapy, homelessness, and so much more. The need is great and requests for help keep pouring in. Your donation will enable Kennek to expand its reach and visit with more children and families that need hope.
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