Every parent of a child with autism knows the deep fear that can come with elopement, meltdowns, or sleepless nights.
For one family — the Brunks — that fear turned into a mission of hope.

When Savannah was young, her family found strength and safety in a service dog named Goose. Goose didn’t just offer companionship; he provided protection, peace of mind, and independence.
That single bond inspired the creation of the Savannah & Goose Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families through:

💙 Autism Service Dogs trained to track and protect children prone to elopement.
🎓 Scholarships for students pursuing autism-related fields.
🤝 Family Support Grants that ease financial burdens.
⏰ Safety Equipment that tracks eloping children.
📣 Advocacy & Awareness Programs that create more inclusive communities.

This Giving Tuesday (December 2, 2025), we’re aiming to raise $25,000 to:

Train and equip new autism service dogs
Provide financial support for families on waitlists
Expand our educational scholarships for future therapists and advocates
Purchase more tracking devices for kids at risk of elopement

Why It Matters

Nearly 50% of children with autism will attempt to wander or elope.
Families often face years of waiting and high costs to obtain trained service dogs.
Each trained service dog costs between $15,000–$20,000, depending on training needs — and your donation makes it possible.

When you give to the Savannah and Goose Foundation, you’re not just donating — you’re ensuring safety, freedom, and joy for children and their families.

💛 This Giving Tuesday, help us bring comfort, safety, and independence to families who need it most.

🐶 Together, we can train more service dogs.
💜 Together, we can support more families.
✨ Together, we can make a change.

👉 Donate today and share this page to inspire others to join the movement.

Giving Tuesday

🐾 Give the Gift of Pawsitive Change this Giving Tuesday! Help the Savannah & Goose Foundation fund autism service dogs, family grants, and safety devices that change lives forever.

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