HOUSTON, May 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Hunting PLC
announced that it has presented a check in the amount of
$135,000 to Patriot PAWS Service
Dogs, an organization dedicated to inspiring and restoring the
physical and emotional independence of disabled American veterans
and others with mobile disabilities by providing service dogs at no
cost.
Through the nonprofit, service dogs undergo an extensive
training program, where they are taught to perform a wide range of
functions, from pulling wheelchairs and opening and closing doors
to picking up and retrieving items and supporting patients with
post-traumatic stress disorder.
This training is time-intensive and costs roughly $27,000 for each service dog. Through
Hunting's contribution, the nonprofit will have the funds necessary
to train five new service dogs.
The gift was made as part of the oilfield service company's
long-standing tradition of supporting a single well-deserving
Texas-based charity through a
donation made on behalf of the Hunting Art Prize.
Winston Lee Mascarenhas' piece
titled Rite of Spring won this year's $50,000 award, which is historically one of the
largest in North America for
painting and drawing.
"Over the years, we've had the fortunate opportunity of working
with several charities that are doing some really great things in
our community, and this year is certainly no different," said
Dennis Proctor, Chief Executive of
Hunting PLC. "The work of Patriot PAWS is inspiring,
motivating, and life-changing. We're honored to be a part of
their efforts and to help them bring more service dogs to those in
need."
"Words cannot express how honored we are to have the backing of
a company that shares in our conviction and determination for
helping others," said Lori Stevens,
Founder and Executive Director of Patriot PAWS. "We're
grateful for the support and generosity of Hunting and for giving
us the ability to foster new opportunities and hope for those in
need."
In addition to Hunting's $135,000
donation, the organization also received another $850 from those who attended the May 3 awards gala and were moved by its
mission.
Patriot PAWS was established in 2006, the organization has
provided 75 service dogs to disabled American veterans and others
with mobile disabilities. However, 104 are still waiting for
their companion.
Since 2006, when the Hunting Art Prize moved to Houston after a quarter-century in the
United Kingdom, Hunting has
contributed more than one million
dollars to underserved nonprofits in Texas.
For more information about the Hunting Art Prize, visit
www.huntingartprize.com.
About the 2014 Hunting Art Prize Charity
Patriot PAWS
Service Dogs was founded in 2006 as a nonprofit entity providing
service dogs to disabled American veterans and others with mobile
disabilities at no cost in an effort to inspire and restore
physical and emotional independence. Depending on the needs
of each individual, service dogs complete a customized training
program and learn to perform a variety of functions, including
supporting patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. For
further information, visit http://patriotpaws.org.
About Hunting PLC
Hunting PLC is an international oil
services company providing support solutions to the world's largest
oil and gas concerns. Established in 1874, it is a fully listed
public company, traded on the London Stock Exchange. For further
information, visit www.hunting.plc.uk
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