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Our Annual Events Really Grew from Love
Our annual events, like Tea for Titania in the Antelope Valley and An Evening with The Therapy Dogs from Children's Hospital Los Angeles in Downtown Newhall, and WANTED Wild West Gala in Santa Clarita began in 2015 to benefit the Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Titania and her therapy dog K9 honor the superhero spirit inside every child battling illness and injury. Teenage artist and Highland High School student Tory Kane created the characters Titania and K9 at age 16 before passing away after her own heroic struggle.
An Excerpt from Tory's Memorial Page on the Hospital Website
"An avid animal lover, Tory became an enthusiastic supporter of dog therapy after meeting many amazing dogs of all breeds and sizes at CHLA during her nine-month treatment for a rare tumor. She developed an incredible knack for hearing the distinctive sound of doggie toenails on the hospital floors, and would make sure the arriving dog and volunteer knew they'd be warmly welcomed in her room... preferably, as soon as possible!
A talented artist, Tory captured her twin passions for animals and anime in much of her artwork, especially in the creation of characters Titania and K-9. Inspired by the colors of the CHLA butterfly logo, Tory created Titania to symbolize an ordinary child who finds the superhero-like powers of courage and hope to fight illness and injury, with the help of her canine companion, a therapy dog named K-9.
When Tory learned she wouldn't survive her cancer, she embraced those qualities of courage and hope and amazed family and friends with her dignity, grace and generosity. She personally requested that any memorial gifts in her honor be directed to the Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program at CHLA, so that future patients could benefit as she did from the unconditional support of a four-legged friend during difficult hospital stays.
Titania and K-9's mission is to increase awareness of and support for dog therapy while honoring the spirited young woman who created them."
"An avid animal lover, Tory became an enthusiastic supporter of dog therapy after meeting many amazing dogs of all breeds and sizes at CHLA during her nine-month treatment for a rare tumor. She developed an incredible knack for hearing the distinctive sound of doggie toenails on the hospital floors, and would make sure the arriving dog and volunteer knew they'd be warmly welcomed in her room... preferably, as soon as possible!
A talented artist, Tory captured her twin passions for animals and anime in much of her artwork, especially in the creation of characters Titania and K-9. Inspired by the colors of the CHLA butterfly logo, Tory created Titania to symbolize an ordinary child who finds the superhero-like powers of courage and hope to fight illness and injury, with the help of her canine companion, a therapy dog named K-9.
When Tory learned she wouldn't survive her cancer, she embraced those qualities of courage and hope and amazed family and friends with her dignity, grace and generosity. She personally requested that any memorial gifts in her honor be directed to the Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program at CHLA, so that future patients could benefit as she did from the unconditional support of a four-legged friend during difficult hospital stays.
Titania and K-9's mission is to increase awareness of and support for dog therapy while honoring the spirited young woman who created them."
Net proceeds from our annual events go to the Amerman Dog Therapy Program, part of Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation.
We always have raffle and silent auction items, great food, musical entertainment and an opportunity to meet handlers and dogs from the Dog Therapy Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
The art of Tory Kane's character Titania was turned into a sculptured figure by Dawn O'Connell of Little Buddies Action Figures. Thank you Dawn for bringing Titania and K9 to life! Well, almost:)
The Titania K9 Fund Committee are a group of dedicated volunteers that joined together to raise money for a great cause in honor of a very special person. We host one fundraiser each year and the net proceeds benefit the Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.