Beacon, N.Y. — Guardian Revival partnered with Merck’s Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), and the company’s animal health division, Merck Animal Health, to award an 8.6-week-old labradoodle puppy to Don, a military veteran and former first responder, through Guardian Revival’s Boots & Paws program, which provides free companion dogs, along with a year of care and follow-up support, to help strengthen the mental health and well-being of military, veterans, and first responders.

Poughkeepsie, NY - April 30, 2026 - Marshall+Sterling, in partnership with Guardian Revival’s Boots & Paws program, supported the awarding of a companion dog to a local veteran and first responder, marking the program’s fourth placement this year and reflecting Marshall+Sterling’s broader Impact+ commitment to strengthening health and well-being across the communities it serves.

Combining a festive race-day atmosphere with a meaningful cause, the Guardian Revival 5K in Carmel, N.Y., invites participants of all ages and abilities to come out, have fun, and show their support for the military, veterans, and first responders.

Online registration is open now at:

runsignup.com/Race/NY/Carmel/Guardian5k

Radio station 101.5 WPDH, MHA of Dutchess County and Mid-Hudson Pump presented Guardian Revival with $500 towards our programs and spoke with one of our Outreach team members (and Army veteran), Joe Hunt, about what we do to help make a difference.