Episode S2:23: Rescue 22 Foundation & Celtic Ray Public House
Max Doyle, Co-Owner, Celtic Ray Pubic House
Chris Martin, Trainer, Rescue22 Foundation
“Come have a good time for a great cause. St. Patrick’s Day for the locals!!”
About the Event
The Rescue 22 Foundation received a challenge from an anonymous angel donor to raise money to provide service dogs to veterans. While service dogs are provided to veterans at no cost, it costs between $25,000 and $35,000 to train a dog to meet the task-specific needs of a veteran.
In support of this challenge, the local community in SWFL has stepped up in a big way to support a specific veteran who is in need of a service dog. The Celtic Ray Public House is hosting a fundraising event for their annual “Half Way to St. Patrick's Day” concert. This event will be hosted on September 18, 2021. The disabled veteran will be joining in person to thank everyone who has helped make this possible.
All donations are 100% tax deductible and will be utilized to fund the training, care, equipment and veteran/service dog integration of combat veterans in need.
Donations can be made here.
About Rescue 22 Foundation
The Rescue 22 Foundation, is a national 501 (c)(3) organization that provides task trained service dogs to our nation’s combat veterans with service-connected disabilities. With locations in Naples and Crestview Florida, Jacksonville, North Carolina and Lancaster, California, our dogs are provided at no cost to the veteran and without geographic restrictions. Founded in 2018, Rescue 22 Foundation has earned the platinum seal of transparency from Guide Star as ninety seven percent of all funds raised goes directly back to the training, equipment, care and handler integration of our service dogs.
About Celtic Ray Public House
The Celtic Ray Public House located in downtown Punta Gorda opened in 1997 by Proprietor Kevin Doyle, Max's father. At the time there wasn’t a single establishment in the area that offered a variety of quality imported beers and the atmosphere of a traditional Irish Pub. They serve only high-quality imported draught beers, bottled beers, ciders, fine wines, as well as, a selection of “soft” beverages. They also have expanded with the ‘other side’, have a rooftop beer garden, and full stage for live entertainment. Their menu features traditional Irish Pub favorites made from fresh ingredients and family recipes. The Celtic Ray is consistently rated #1 or #2 for the best fish and chips in the United States.
The Celtic Ray is a strong supporter of the community and because of its high quality food and entertainment, is a tourist destination for visitors from all over the world.