SGT. Mike Geib is a Gulf War Veteran who was medically discharged from the United States Army in 1994. After years of experiencing a multitude of medically unexplained symptoms, including numbness in his legs and feet, Mike participated in a “Gulf War Study,” where it was confirmed that he had been exposed to Sarin Gas during the war.

“What has Team Foster done for me? It’s the contact, the invitations, the constant ‘how are you doing, do you need anything?’ They’re there for us.” -SGT. Mike Geib

Mike struggled with PTSD, depression, addiction to prescription opioids, and alcoholism until 2015, when he committed to get clean. Around this time, Mike met Team Foster and his four-legged best friend, WCC Cookie Dough. Team Foster funded Cookie Dough’s training to become a service dog through their partners at Susquehanna Service Dogs. WCC Cookie Dough quickly became the motivation and inspiration that Mike needed to stay clean and lead a healthier lifestyle. Because of WCC Cookie Dough, Mike now has the confidence to leave his house and stay active, something that he had struggled with before. She is his right hand wo(man), as Mike lost his right thumb during his military service. WCC Cookie Dough has learned to open doors, pick items up off the ground, and sense when Mike’s blood sugar is getting low, along with many other tasks. She has made a world of difference for Mike.