- Mike Carlson, founder of Golden Healer Service and Therapy Dogs, needs $40,000.
- He requires life-saving heart surgery by Sept. 8 due to a rare tumor.
- Carlson’s organization aids people with disabilities but faces financial challenges without him.
SALT LAKE CITY — Mike Carlson, the founder and CEO of Golden Healer Service and Therapy Dogs, has dedicated his life to helping others through the healing power of service dogs.
The nonprofit provides service dogs for people with disabilities, depression and anxiety.
“To be able to have a full-time job where they have their dog with them, working in an environment where they have to see people and talk to people and communicate every day,” Carlson said…