Trinity Health Foundation is excited to announce the addition of two certified therapy dogs who will provide comfort and emotional support to patients receiving treatment at the Trinity Health CancerCare Center.

Cinder and Zeke are certified therapy dogs trained to provide a calming presence and companionship to individuals navigating challenging health journeys.

The addition of the therapy dogs was made possible through the generous support of Elly and Brock DesLauriers, who donated the insurance costs associated with having therapy dogs on-site.

“We are thrilled to offer this additional layer of support to our CancerCare Center patients,” said Greg Toepfer, Service Line Administrator (Oncology and Radiology) at Trinity Health. “Cinder and Zeke bring something truly special to our patients: a source of comfort and joy during what can be a difficult time. We are incredibly grateful to the DesLauriers family for making this possible through their generous donation.”

The addition of therapy dogs reflects Trinity Health’s commitment to caring for the whole person, not just treating the disease. Through services such as therapy dog visits, Trinity Health continues to find new ways to support patient well-being and foster a compassionate care environment.