TOKA'S FRIENDS
Service dogs for military veterans
Toka's Friends Fall Pig Roast 2023
Despite wind swept rain, we managed to hold our annual Pig Roast on September 24th. We had over 60 supporters and veterans join us despite the weather. A good time was had by all! Special thanks to Tom Camara for securing a tent for the event!!
Introducing Jesse
We are honored to name one of our puppies to a true American hero who is near and dear to our hearts. Ensign Jesse Brown was one of the first African American Naval officers and pilots. He lost his life in Korea while providing air support to American troops trapped near the Chosin Reservoir. Posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Ensign Brown is the main figure in the recently released movie, Devotion. In June of 2023, we added this happy and intelligent little guy to the team. He will always be a reminder to us of the legacy of Jesse Brown.
2nd Annual Toka's Friends Golf Tournament
Acoaxet Club
Westport, Massachusetts
We had a beautiful day and lots of fun and camaraderie at our second Annual Toka's Friends Golf Tournament. Thank you so much to all of the participants, volunteers, sponsors and the Acoaxet Club for making the event a successful day.
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Special thanks to our photographer extraordinaire Fran Simeone
Thank you to our 2023 Golf Sponsors
Bronze Star Sponsors
Introducing Murph
This sweet and friendly little guy is named in honor of Lt. Michael P. Murphy ("Murph"), a Navy SEAL who received the Medal of Honor posthumously in 2007. Lt. Murphy was cited "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life and above and beyond the call of duty as the leader of a special reconnaissance element with Naval Special Warfare task unit Afghanistan on 27 and 28 June 2005." Murph joined the team in March of 2023 and is already showing signs of being a service dog worthy of his namesake.
Toka's Friends Fall Pig Roast 2022
On September 25, we held the first annual Toka's Friends Pig Roast. It is a tradition we hope to continue every year. We had over 80 people attend and were entertained by Retired Captain Jay Woelkers and his faithful companion and sidekick, Meah. A good time was had by all. Click here for photos from the event.
Toka's Friends First Annual Golf Tournament
Our first golf outing fundraiser on June 13, 2022 was an overwhelming success. We had perfect weather, a fabulous turnout and a good time was had by all. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, golfers and other supporters we were able to raise over $11,000 - all of which goes directly into the service dog program. Click here for photos from the event.