Liberty, Glory and Patty: three dogs that can do more to help disabled veterans than just about anything. Soon, that’s exactly what they’ll be doing. In the meantime, they’re working their charms on people like TECO team members – who last week got the opportunity to play with the dogs at TECO Plaza as part of a fundraiser for Southeastern Guide Dogs, the organization that places dogs like these with…
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Big Bend team has a Guide for creating lifelong friendships in the community
Sun, fishing and a nice dog at your side – for a good number of people, those three things are foundation of a perfect day. But combine them in the way that TECO team members at Big Bend Power Station did earlier this year? Then you’ve got the foundation of a better life for people who can benefit tremendously from the help a good guide dog can provide to tackle…
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Paws now for a story about TECO team members – and great dogs – helping veterans
Just as modern medicine and therapy continues to help give wounded U.S. military veterans a new lease on life, a program called Paws for Patriots is giving those who have lost their sight, mobility or other things a new “leash” on happiness and companionship. Paws for Patriots is a program from Southeastern Guide Dogs that pairs veterans with guide dogs – well-trained canines that can help them navigate the environment…
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TECO team members help make the community stronger – as they make a connection – at the Special Olympics
With the calisthenics of caring – in carrying their community commitment across the finish line – TECO team members helped create a lot of smiling faces at the Special Olympics. And as the participants enjoyed a variety of activities, including tennis, volleyball, soccer, cycling and more, one athlete’s parent and a volunteer realized they shared an unexpected connection. The Special Olympics of Florida holds activities across the state throughout the…
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TECO team members ramp up their community commitment with the Special Olympics
The fun had by Special Olympics participants, TECO team members and others in Brandon on Sept. 12 was enough to bowl you over. Specifically, more than 200 Special Olympics athletes participated in bowling, an activity that built camaraderie and gave the volunteers from TECO yet another opportunity to showcase their community commitment. Cindy Smith, technology consultant with Tampa Electric, has worked with the Special Olympics for more than 30 years.…
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