This is what we union thugs do for deaf and disabled veterans

We raise money to train rescue dogs to help them in their daily lives.

Teamsters from Horsemen Chapter 10 East (Boston) held their annual NEADS Canines for Combat Veterans ride this past Sunday. Canines for Combat Veterans is a program run by the Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans charity:

NEADS (Dogs For Deaf and Disabled Americans), of Princeton, MA, is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to train and provide rescued dogs and donated puppies to assist people who are deaf or physically disabled in leading more independent lives at work, at home and at school. These assistance dogs become an extension of their owners and bring security, freedom, independence and relief from social isolation to their human partners. 

NEADS national headquarters is located in Princeton, MA, a rural setting close to Worcester in Central Massachusetts. NEADS is the oldest continuing hearing dog programin the country and the only program of its kind in New England, as well as one of the country's largest.

For photos of cute puppies, check out the Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Facebook page (and Like them while you're at it).

The Horsemen is an independent motorcycle association that raises money for good causes. It's open to all Teamsters, who ride any brand of bike, who are interested in joining.

And remember, "thug" stands for Those Helpful Union Guys and Gals.