WHITE DOG CAFE & WMMR’S PRESTON AND STEVE HOST 8th ANNUAL DINING OUT FOR THE DOGS TO BENEFIT ALPHA BRAVO CANINE

The White Dog Cafe and WMMR’s Preston and Steve hosted the 8th Annual Dining Out for the Dogs on MONDAY, August 4, 2025, to raise funds for Alpha Bravo Canine, ™ Philadelphia’s first and only 501(c)3 organization that donates service dogs to US veterans suffering from debilitating medical and psychological problems as a result of their active combat duty.  

WMMR, BEN FM, WMGK, WXTU, and The Fanatic on-air personalities were at White Dog Cafe locations in Exton, Wayne, and Glen Mills, dining with guests and hosting drawings for prizes.

 Alpha Bravo Canine is celebrating a decade of assisting former military. It is estimated that twenty percent of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or depression. Also, an alarming average of 22 veterans commit suicide every day here in the United States; that’s 8,030 in just one year. Alpha Bravo Canine™ was founded to help the local community of veterans, which provides trained service dogs to U.S. military veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and other combat-related disabilities.

 The average cost for a puppy to train is $30,000, depending on the disability. Alpha Bravo Canine does not charge veterans for the training or the dog.  White Dog Cafe Owner Marty Grims said, “We are looking forward to again working with Steve and all the on-air personalities who are giving of their time for this fundraiser. We hope the community will come out and dine for this wonderful cause.” Over the past seven years, the Dining Out for the Dogs events have raised $225,000.

The White Dog Cafe locations are 181 Gordon Drive, Exton (610.827.9000  ), 379 Lancaster Avenue Haverford (610-896-4556), 200 W Lancaster Avenue, Wayne (610-225-3700), and White Dog Cafe Glen Mills, 981 Baltimore Pike in the Shoppes at Brinton Lake (610) 822-2100.

 Fearless Restaurants is an expanding collection of restaurants featuring engaging décor, inspired hospitality, creative menus, and a dining experience that allures all of the senses. Led by restaurateur Marty Grims and his daughter Sydney Grims, Fearless Restaurants creates neighborhood favorites that become a destination for dining.  Innovative and inspired seasonal menus feature the finest and freshest ingredients. Located throughout the Philadelphia region and on Long Beach Island, NJ, Fearless Restaurants include the landmark Moshulu Restaurant on Penn’s Landing, White Dog Cafe in Chester Springs University City, Wayne, Haverford and Glen Mills, Louie Louie in University City, Autograph Brasserie, and Rosalie in Wayne, Testa Rossa Glen Mills and on Long Beach Island; Daddy O Restaurant & Hotel and Tuckers Tavern. Coming in 2025 Triple Crown Restaurant and Testa Rossa Wayne. For more information about Fearless Restaurants, contact Jaimi Blackburn at 610.220.3231 or jblackburn@fearlessrestaurants.com

Here are some adorable dog and people photos!

1. Alpha Brava Canine Puppy Raising Director, Tracy Ruepp, and ‘Debin’ the Community Outreach Dog, paused for a photo with Krystal Williams, PR agent for Tito’s Vodka.

2. Alpha Brava volunteer Emily Janda  joined Danielle Hagan  and ”Harper” for a photo op 

3.  Jennifer Lynn Robinson, Speaker & Communications and Lifestyle Expert picked out live auction items to bid on!

4. Italian Greyhounds Meci and Maui showed their loving personalities to Danielle!

5. ”Gracie” pictured with her owner Sophia Gottdiener, patiently waited for her dinner!

6. Jessica Annas Tiagwad and Matt Tiagwad brought their daughter for her first ‘doggie’ related dinner! They said ”hi” to Radnor Township police officer Steve Henry and his German Shepherd patrol dog!