Steve S, from BelAir, Maryland, lost his peripheral
vision at age 9 due to a brain tumor. As a teenager, he dreamt of visiting
Manhattan to view the Statue of Liberty and thought that if he applied to
Guiding Eyes, he might have the opportunity to see the famous landmark; his
dream indeed became a reality. Steve, now 27, returned to Guiding Eyes to
receive his second dog, Elmer. He holds an associates degree in Criminal
Justice, currently attends Harford College, and works in the community mediation
field. He aspires to be a 911 dispatcher. Steve enjoys shopping and doing
Internet research. He records his daily memories and thoughts on paper, shoots
pool, and bowls (196 high, 111 average). He is an avid talker, likes to
socialize and has a positive spirit about life. Elmer is playful and bonded
easily with Steve. He will join Steve’s retired dog, Tobin, at home in BelAir.
Recognizing that no dog is exactly the same, Steve is confident that Elmer will
live up to his predecessor’s ability to enable him to continue his independent
lifestyle, wherever that should take him. “This is a terrific school, friendly
and warm. When I returned here, I felt as though I had come home “
