(October 26, 2022; Calistoga, Calif.)—Spreading wags and wine this holiday season, Frank Family Vineyards’ founders Rich and Leslie Frank are proud to announce the Napa-based winery’s annual “Frank for a Cause” campaign will benefit K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest provider of trained service dogs for military veterans. Through November 2022, proceeds from Frank Family’s 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Frank for a Cause gift packages will support the K9s For Warriors’ mission to help veterans suffering from service-related trauma and give a new leash on life to American heroes and shelter dogs. The packages are on sale for $85 at FrankFamilyVineyards.com and include one bottle of the newly released 2019 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, and a matching Cabernet bottle plush dog toy.
“Rich and I have cared for and loved many dogs over the years, from Winston, his English Springer Spaniel who was the namesake of our iconic Rutherford vineyard, to Riley and now Magnum, our beloved German Shephard rescues and official winery greeters. This cause not only speaks to the special place in our heart we have for rescue dogs at Frank Family, but also honors Rich’s late father, Hy Frank, who proudly served our country in World War II,” says Frank Family Founder, Leslie Frank.
To date, K9s For Warriors has graduated more than 780 K9/Warrior teams and rescued more than 1,500 dogs, saving them from a life of abandonment or euthanasia and giving them purpose by pairing them with a veteran in need. With most dogs coming from high-kill rescue shelters, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates a collective healing and recovery.
The month-long initiative will kick off on November 1 and will feature nationwide involvement from Frank Family’s incredible network of retail and restaurant partners. Pop-ups in cities across the U.S. will help spread the word for this cause with dog bandana giveaways, photo opportunities, and wine tastings of Frank Family’s Napa Cabernet and Carneros Chardonnay.
“We are incredibly grateful for the support of Frank Family Vineyards to further our mission,” says K9s For Warriors CEO Carl Cricco. “K9s For Warriors has the privilege every day to see the impact a Service Dog has on a veteran. With a battle buddy by their side, the veteran returns to a life of dignity and independence. The generosity of the Frank Family allows us to continue changing veteran lives.”
Frank Family’s partnership with K9s For Warriors is the latest installment in their ongoing Frank for a Cause charitable giving campaign. Founded in 2018, the winery’s Frank for a Cause campaign has raised funds to support local and national charities covering a variety of causes, from health research to hunger relief and animal welfare. To date, Frank for a Cause has supported six national nonprofits and numerous local organizations, with donations exceeding $100,000.
For more information about Frank Family’s partnership with K9s For Warriors or to purchase Frank for A Cause packages, visit www.frankfamilyvineyards.com/
About Frank Family Vineyards
Frank Family Vineyards has been a part of Napa Valley’s landscape for three decades. Founded by former Disney Studios President, Rich Frank, along with wife, Leslie, a former Emmy Award-winning broadcast news journalist, the winery is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines with balance and memorable guest experiences. Consistently recognized as having one of the best tasting rooms in Napa Valley, Frank Family is considered one of today’s most successful California wineries. They are proud stewards of 380 acres of coveted vineyards spanning five estate properties, including their iconic Winston Hill Vineyard in Rutherford. While best known for their classic renditions of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, their world-class portfolio also includes méthode champenoise sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and more. For more information about Frank Family Vineyards, please visit www.frankfamilyvineyards.com.
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About K9s For Warriors
Determined to end veteran suicide, K9s For Warriors is the nation’s largest provider of trained Service Dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury and/or military sexual trauma. With most dogs coming from high-kill rescue shelters, this innovative program allows the K9/Warrior team to build an unwavering bond that facilitates their collective healing and recovery. This treatment method is backed by scientific research (from Purdue University’s OHAIRE Lab) demonstrating Service Dogs’ ability to help mitigate their veteran’s symptoms of PTSD while simultaneously restoring their confidence and independence. Founded in 2011 as a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, K9s For Warriors remains committed to bringing widespread awareness to veterans’ mental health and contributing to policy-level reform. For more information about K9s For Warriors, please visit www.k9sforwarriors.org.
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