by KWilson | Apr 18, 2017 | Power Plays
Three years ago, when Whitaker Noble started begging for Blue Jackets season tickets, his parents relied on a time-tested way of saying no to a 12-year-old. “They told me I could buy the tickets if I could pay for them myself,” said Noble, now a 15-year-old freshman...
by KWilson | Apr 12, 2017 | Power Plays
“Through the generosity of the John and Christine Tortorella Foundation, the SPCA of Westchester began The Way Home Program, which offers special training, encouragement, and enrichment activities to dogs with behavioral challenges to improve their chances of...
by KWilson | Apr 12, 2017 | Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends
Elizabeth Keller of Rescue Dog Rescue Soldiers describes the effect Rikers Rovers’ graduate Valentina had on the young people who trained and prepared her for her forever home. “What was so special when we were at Rikers is the boys made a banner for...
by KWilson | Apr 8, 2017 | Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends
The Tortorella Family Foundation is honored to sponsor the training and care of Hawkins, an emotional support dog, through the organization Rescue Dogs Rescue Soldiers. Hawkins will be a companion for Army veteran Barry who served in Iraq and has PTSD. The...
by KWilson | Apr 3, 2017 | Adopt Me?, Animal News & Events, Blaze's Friends
Paws and Love, a Bear’s Angels partner from North Carolina, along with other rescues, stepped in to help 24 cats in a hoarding situation. The Tortorella Family Foundation was pleased to offer funding so that the cats could be tested before going into foster....
