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In celebration of its 100year anniversary, Gust Rosenfeld law firm donated $3,000 in supplies to Soldier’s Best Friend that will help veterans. (Photo courtesy of Gust Rosenfeld)
Soldier’s Best Friend saves 2 lives in 1 BY ALLISON BROWN Sound of Freedom Staff Writer
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veryone knows the saying “man’s best friend” is about the connection between owners and their dogs. For veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury, that connection can be a lifeline to adjusting to the civilian world
and providing help with everyday tasks. Soldier’s Best Friend is a nonprofit organization in Peoria that pairs veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder or a traumatic brain injury with service or therapeutic companion dogs at no cost. The organization received a donation of about $3,000 in supplies from the Phoenix law firm Gust Rosenfeld, which is celebrating its 100-year anniversary by giving back to local organizations. With the theme of
“giving 100,” the company donated 120 backpacks, 102 collapsible browns, 100 bags of treats and 100 collars to Soldier’s Best Friend — essentially helping 100 veteran and dog teams receive help at no cost. “We tried to spread out what we wanted to do (for donations), and we liked Soldier’s Best Friend because it helped both veterans and the animal community,” says Matt Faunkhauser, marketing director at Gust Rosenfeld.
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