Cora + Micaela Materne

Hasbro Children’s Hospital’s newest employee, a four-and-a-half-month-old Portuguese Water Dog named Cora, is in the midst of her yearlong training to become the hospital’s first, full-time, in-residence therapy dog. In her role, which is being made possible through the power of philanthropy, Cora will be able to provide specialized comfort and support to young patients. Learn more about Lifespan Cancer Institute and how you can support cancer programs at www.lifespan.org/giving-LCI.
Video created by MARIO HILARIO, NBC 10 NEWS as part of the Day of Giving for Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital on April 11, 2024.