Thank you to our Miki Walk Sponsors: Thank you to our Miki Walk partners and exhibitors: Depression and Bipolar Support Association (DBSA) F3 HomeCare Veterinary Clinic ICare Khappa Delta Rho Fraternity Knights of Columbus Lightning Lacrosse NAMI Mercer…
DetailsKenny Baker was kind-hearted, a star swimmer on two swim teams, and a lifeguard at the local YMCA. He had many friends and a girlfriend. Everyone loved him. At age 15 he was diagnosed with depression. Within a year, he was also diagnosed with a severe anxiety disorder. He was embarrassed by his illness, and…
DetailsThis is a special series highlighting a new partnership with the Hopwell Valley Regional School District and the AIR Dog’s School Therapy Dog program with the goal of teaching and certifying HVRSD staff dogs to become certified AIR Therapy Dogs. AIR offers a full comprehensive program that not only teaches and certifies each individual handler/dog,…
DetailsThis is a special series highlighting a new partnership with the Hopwell Valley Regional School District and the AIR Dog’s School Therapy Dog program with the goal of teaching and certifying HVRSD staff dogs to become certified AIR Therapy Dogs. AIR offers a full comprehensive program that not only teaches and certifies each individual handler/dog,…
DetailsKaylee, an AIR® team member, shares with us a powerful point of view from a sibling’s perspective in remembering her sister, Emily, whom we lost too soon. On January 29, 2021, my little sister Emily Murillo chose to end her life. In her short 17 years here, she suffered a lot, from dealing with ruthless bullies…
DetailsPRINCETON, NJ, September 12, 2024 – The loss of loved ones due to mental health disorders propels individuals into action to help prevent others from experiencing similar tragedies. AIR is certainly a powerful example of this – not only in its purpose overall, but also through the ongoing development of programs to educate and help…
DetailsThis is a special series highlighting a new partnership with the Hopwell Valley School District and each recently certified AIR Therapy Dog team from the district. To learn more about this initiative, please read here. Nicole Gianfredi was very excited about the new program to train dogs owned by Hopewell Valley staff, but wasn’t certain…
DetailsWith Covid-19, our AIR Dogs: Paws for Minds Therapy Dogs are reaching out remotely to brighten your day! Here’s a peek at the favorite toys, friends and fun enjoyed by some of our AIR Therapy Dogs. We hope they make you all, especially kids, smile.
Importance of Training your Dog By Katelyn Baker, AIR® Co-Founder January is National Train Your Dog Month. As we close out the month, Katelyn Baker shares some thoughts on the importance of training, and building a relationship with your dog. Consistent, positive training from the start will significantly benefit you and your dog…and will start you on a path to having a future therapy dog! Most…
DetailsIt Takes a Village to Raise a Mentally Healthy Child By Tricia Baker • September 2025 Raising a mentally healthy child is a communal effort involving many people and groups — parents, teachers, school counselors, grandparents, neighbors, and sometimes dogs. Today, 1 out of 5 youth is struggling with a mental health disorder. Only one-third…
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