03/18/2026
We are heartbroken by the sudden and tragic loss of an incredible man, brother, friend, club member, and dog handler—along with the devastating loss of his beloved dogs, Mo, Xander, Jyn, and Zyn.
Romario’s smile, his kindness, and the way he made everyone feel seen, welcomed, and valued will never be forgotten.
In his honor, we are coming together to do what he loved most: working dogs, spending time on the field, and supporting the community he cared so deeply about.
All sports and all handlers are welcome.
We will have several experienced decoys from a variety of dog sports volunteering their time to help work dogs throughout the event.
This will be a day of training, fellowship, and remembrance as we celebrate Romario’s life and the impact he had on all of us.
100% of the proceeds will go directly to helping his family with expenses during this incredibly difficult time.
Please join us to train, share stories, and stand together in support of one of the best people—and dogs—we were lucky enough to know.
Shirts to follow.
Raffle items include, but are not limited to:
* Corey Pandorf seminar
* Guided quail hunt in Evansville, IN (in honor of Romario’s recent love for quail hunting) - Steve Colvert
* 10 private competition lessons with Andy Whobrey at The School 4 Dogs
* XL Ruffland - Indy Raw
* Working Dog Recovery Package by Hocking Hills Dogs: Provide a complete reset for your canine athlete! Targeted cold laser therapy, therapeutic massage, and fascia rejuvenation ease soreness and support healthy movement. A PEMF session rounds out the experience to promote deep recovery at the cellular level, helping your k9 feel and perform at their best.
Sign up:
https://form.jotform.com/paigerudolph/ro-memorial-fundraiser
Payment can be made with cash day of, proof of GoFundMe donation, or via Venmo directly to Romario’s brother, Jo Romain.
GoFundMe:
https://gofund.me/e04d38f01
Venmo:
https://venmo.com/u/Joash-Romain
