Berger and Green Sponsors $30,000 Challenge Gift for WVU Hearts of Gold Service Dog Program
Law firm's gift will be unlocked when 100 donors give $10 or more on WVU Day of Giving, March 25
MORGANTOWN, WV, March 19, 2026 -- Berger and Green, The Injury and Disability Lawyers, has announced a $30,000 challenge gift—enough to cover the full cost of training one service dog—in support of the Hearts of Gold Service Dog Program at West Virginia University. The gift will be unlocked when 100 donors give $10 or more during WVU Day of Giving on Tuesday, March 25, at dayofgiving.wvu.edu/davis.
Every gift—starting at just $10—brings Hearts of Gold one step closer to unlocking the full challenge and funding the training and placement of a life-changing service dog for a veteran.
"When we heard about the need for funding, we knew we wanted to help," said Amanda Bonnesen, Managing Partner at Berger and Green. "We know how much disabled veterans sacrifice, and the need for service animals to support them is real and urgent. We're excited to be a part of this journey and hope our challenge gift inspires others to join us."
About Hearts of Gold
Hearts of Gold provides expertly trained service dogs for veterans with mobility and/or psychiatric disabilities, with each dog completing a rigorous two-year training program tailored to the individual client's needs. The program partners with The Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at WVU on coursework, research, and community outreach, and serves clients within a 100-mile radius of its training center in Morgantown, WV.
About WVU Day of Giving
WVU Day of Giving on March 25 is a one-day, 24-hour fundraising event designed to bring people together in support of causes close to their hearts. Gifts of all sizes support areas of greatest need, scholarships, and programs across WVU's schools, colleges, and departments.
To make a gift and help unlock the Berger and Green challenge, visit dayofgiving.wvu.edu/davis on March 25.
About Berger and Green, Attorneys at Law
Berger and Green, The Injury and Disability Lawyers, represents clients in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia in Social Security disability claims—guiding individuals through the process and helping them pursue the benefits they deserve.
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Every gift—starting at just $10—brings Hearts of Gold one step closer to unlocking the full challenge and funding the training and placement of a life-changing service dog for a veteran.
"When we heard about the need for funding, we knew we wanted to help," said Amanda Bonnesen, Managing Partner at Berger and Green. "We know how much disabled veterans sacrifice, and the need for service animals to support them is real and urgent. We're excited to be a part of this journey and hope our challenge gift inspires others to join us."
About Hearts of Gold
Hearts of Gold provides expertly trained service dogs for veterans with mobility and/or psychiatric disabilities, with each dog completing a rigorous two-year training program tailored to the individual client's needs. The program partners with The Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at WVU on coursework, research, and community outreach, and serves clients within a 100-mile radius of its training center in Morgantown, WV.
About WVU Day of Giving
WVU Day of Giving on March 25 is a one-day, 24-hour fundraising event designed to bring people together in support of causes close to their hearts. Gifts of all sizes support areas of greatest need, scholarships, and programs across WVU's schools, colleges, and departments.
To make a gift and help unlock the Berger and Green challenge, visit dayofgiving.wvu.edu/davis on March 25.
About Berger and Green, Attorneys at Law
Berger and Green, The Injury and Disability Lawyers, represents clients in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia in Social Security disability claims—guiding individuals through the process and helping them pursue the benefits they deserve.
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