Joe is joined by Thomas Panek, President and CEO of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a globally recognized leader in canine development and training. Guiding Eyes has pioneered advancements in the service animal field, including creating the first specialized training program for running guide dogs. Blind since his early twenties, Thomas is also an accomplished marathoner, having completed the Boston Marathon more than seven times. He made history as the first blind person to finish the NYRR United Airlines Half Marathon in NYC with a relay team of guide dogs. In this episode, Thomas shares insights into the transformative work being done at Guiding Eyes and discusses how technological innovations are enhancing lives in remarkable ways.
The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR) and produced by Karthik Iyer (@bykarthikiyer), Freddie Walker (@freddiewalks), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with social media efforts led by Pragna Prasanna, Breah Banks, and Lissa Ruiz.
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