Susan McClamrock (center), of Concord, NC, hugs Dave Cantara (left), founder of Carolina Patriot Rovers, during a $25,000 check presentation Tuesday, March 29. The money, donated on behalf of Purina Dog Chow, will be used to assist with the training of service dogs for wounded soldiers returning home. Also pictured is Daniel Walther (right), assistant brand manager with Purina Dog Chow.

The money was donated in honor of Susan McClamrock’s son, U.S. Army Pfc. James Fleet McCamrock, formerly of Huntersville, was killed Sept. 7, 2010 while serving in Iraq, at the mother’s request.