Mahwah's Stryker Donates 5 Service Dogs To K9s For Warriors

MAHWAH, NJ — Stryker donated $100,000 to K9s For Warriors, a nonprofit that pairs service dogs with veterans.

K9s For Warriors is a nonprofit that rescues and trains service dogs and matches them with post-9/11 veterans living with trauma. The money will allow five veterans to be paired with service dogs.

"Thanks to Stryker, we will be able to make a difference in the lives of five deserving veterans," said Rory Diamond, chief executive officer of K9s For Warriors. "We are incredibly grateful for their support through the years and look forward to our continued partnership."

Stryker made the donation a special ceremony Friday. The stars of the documentary, "A New Leash On Life: The K9s For Warriors Story," Shilo Schluterman, Adam LeGrand, Louie Belluomini, attended the ceremony with their service dogs.

Stryker made its first donation to K9s For Warriors in 2015 and has donated funds to sponsor 29 service dogs to veterans since.

"I know the value of support once a service member returns home," said Bill Robison, a Marine veteran and president of Stryker's Veteran Association. "I'm very proud to be part of an organization that prioritizes giving back to those who sacrificed so much for our country."

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