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November 11, 2026 · Veterans Day

Join #Save22

2026 Veterans Day Telethon — hosted by 11Alive, benefiting Top Dogg K9 Foundation.

Give $22 MonthlyWhy #Save22?

Progress toward our goal

Telethon 2026, hosted by 11 Alive and Radio One, benefiting the Top Dogg K9 Foundation VDOGS program, Veterans Day November 11th 2026

Campaign Overview

A telethon dedicated to our nation's heroes

This Veterans Day, Top Dogg K9 Foundation has partnered with 11Alive once again for a special live Telethon dedicated to supporting our nation's heroes.

Our mission: to raise critical funds so we can continue providing life-changing service dogs — at no cost — to disabled U.S. Military Veterans and Gold Star Families.

Why #Save22

The number behind the mission

A veteran embracing his service dog

The number 22 recalls a historical VA estimate — that 22 veterans were lost to suicide each day. That number has since changed, but the need behind it hasn't gone away.

Service dogs are proven to offer invaluable support, helping veterans regain independence, confidence, and connection as they navigate life after military service. With nearly 400 successful dog-veteran pairings and 2,500+ families served, your monthly gift helps us keep showing up for the people who served us.

22

A monthly gift that honors the number

400+

Dog-veteran pairings completed

2,500+

Families served

Join #Save22. Give $22 a month.

Give $22 Monthly
Blake and Sheila Rashad, founders of Top Dogg K9 Foundation, with their dogs

Our Story

Founded by veterans, for veterans

Top Dogg K9 Foundation was founded by Blake and Sheila Rashad in 2011. Blake “Top Dogg” Rashad is a U.S. Army veteran and K-9 dog trainer who has been training dogs since the age of 12. After meeting Vonell Brown, a retired combat veteran and Alumni Manager of the Wounded Warriors Project, Blake saw an opportunity to combine his military background and training expertise to support the future health and wellbeing of veterans.

Today, TDK9 stands on a simple principle: Veterans Deserve Outstanding Generosity and Service (VDOGS). We rescue, train, and pair service dogs with disabled veterans and those facing mental health challenges after deployment, at no cost to them.

“I didn't understand many of the stressors service members face until it hit home with my sons, who joined the military at 18, fresh out of high school. I've seen the effects their service has had on them.”

Sheila Rashad, Co-Founder, Top Dogg K9 Foundation

Watch: Our Impact

See the difference a service dog makes

11Alive Helps Raise More Than $100K with Veterans Day Telethon

A look back at last year's telethon and the community that showed up for it.

Service Dog Graduation

Watch a service dog graduate and meet the veteran whose life it will change.

Impact Highlights

Where your gift goes

$22 Monthly Gift

Honors the historical estimate of 22 veterans lost daily to suicide, and helps fund an ongoing program of training, care, and placement for service dogs.

Service Dog Stories

Hear directly from veterans whose day-to-day lives have changed with a trained service dog by their side.

Community Involvement

Local businesses and organizations match donations and sponsor challenge hours throughout the telethon.

Beyond the Dog

Our support extends to referrals for mental health counseling, social services, and a community of veterans connecting with other veterans.

Peer-to-Peer Fundraising

Multiply your impact

Join our 2026 Telethon Peer-to-Peer Fundraising campaign. Set up your own fundraising page and invite your friends, family, and community to join #Save22 with you. Every person who joins in helps multiply our impact, one connection at a time.

Start Your Fundraising PageHow to Create a Successful Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Campaign: Step-by-Step Guide

How You Can Help

Two ways to join #Save22

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Join #Save22 with a $22 monthly gift — or any amount that works for you.

Give $22 Monthly

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