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715 SW Ankeny Road Ankeny, IA 50023 Letter from the CEO 1-800-728-0645 [email protected] ONWITHLIFE.ORG ABOUT THE COVER: Evie McLeish, person served, and FORWARD Gina Beecher, outpatient physical therapist, enjoy On With Life’s TOGETHER new therapy grounds.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON WITH LIFE, INC. Thomas J. Friedman, Chair Tracy Bolin, CPA, CMA, Vice Chair/Treasurer Kate Benson Larson, MA, CRC, CDMS, CLCP, Secretary Gail Boliver, JD, MBA, MA Mark Dearden, DO, FAAFP Arthur Filean, MBA Marc Harding, JD, DO Carl Harris, FSA, MAAA, FCA Sara Johnston, PhD, CRC Meredith Lamberti, JD Vilia M. Tarvydas, Ph.D., CRC Donna Walter, MBA Eli J. Wirtz, JD

ON WITH LIFE, LTD. Eli J. Wirtz, JD, President ou’ve no doubt noticed the new been at the heart of many of our services, Sybil Finken, BA, Vice President Ylook and feel of our magazine. This are absent. Yet we persist. Jean Shelton, MBA, FACHE, Secretary is part of our rebranding campaign that Our team has stepped up in a multitude Larry Kruse, Treasurer launched in June. While we are busy of ways. There are countless examples Diana Hoogestraat, MSW, LISW updating our logo and materials, many Kate Benson Larson, MA, CRC, CDMS, CLCP of ways our team thought outside of the things have – and will – stay the same: John Snyder, AIA box to continue to engage our persons our mission and vision, our strong ON WITH LIFE SUPPORTIVE served. I hope you follow us on Facebook belief that together more is possible, HOUSING, CORP. and Instagram to see the ways our Arthur Filean, MBA, President our person-centered approach and the team collaborated to make their rehab Jean Shelton, MBA, FACHE, Vice President opportunity to be extraordinary. Donna Walter, MBA, Secretary/Treasurer experience meaningful and memorable Meredith Lamberti, JD The Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic during this incredibly difficult time. We

ON WITH LIFE FOUNDATION has brought many opportunities for us to are grateful, too, for the support of our Jeffrey Lamberti, JD, President be extraordinary – many more than we community. We have had hundreds of Gail Boliver, JD, MBA, MS, Vice President ever imagined. Now, more than ever, we homemade masks donated, cards mailed Arthur Filean, MBA, Secretary have had to look to our mission to guide to our persons served, food delivered for Thomas J. Friedman, Treasurer us during this difficult time. For the our staff and notes of encouragement to Libby Crimmings Carl Harris, FSA, MAAA, FCA safety of our persons served, we have had our team. Together, more is possible. to adhere to guidelines that go against Jean Shelton, MBA, FACHE Sincerely, Steve Van Oort all we know about what makes us a great Douglas A. West, CFP brain injury rehabilitation center. Halls, Andrea Woodard while pristine and sanitized, are empty. Our cafeteria, usually bristling with Headway Magazine is published bi-yearly by activity, is empty. Families, who have Jean Shelton, CEO On With Life, a not-for-profit organization and a Midwest leader in brain injury rehabilitation. Email change of address information or request to be removed from our mailing list to [email protected].

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Our long-term program incorporates the passions of our persons served, and for Harold (pictured above), that meant getting back into his kayak. To make this happen, Harold worked with his therapy team to plan the outing, and our teams collaborated together to help Harold spend time on the lake.

headway magazine | 3 2019 YEAR IN REVIEW In fiscal year 2019 (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019), On With Life's continuum served 807 individuals. The following is a snapshot of On With Life's outcomes; visit onwithlife.org/outcomes to see a complete overview of outcomes achieved.

POST-ACUTE INPATIENT NEURO REHABILITATION

PERSONS SERVED Average WERE FROM 83 Length NET 40 of Stay PROMOTER 82% SCORE COUNTIES 4.4 A MEASURE OF CUSTOMER HOURS OF PERSONS LOYALTY AND REPRESENTS THE PERCENTAGE OF CUSTOMERS WHO PROMOTE ON WITH LIFE. SERVED HEALTHCARE AVERAGE 49 3 DISCHARGED 86 TO HOME STATES AVERAGE THERAPY DAYS PER DAY 103 PERSONS SERVED

OUTPATIENT NEURO REHABILITATION LONG-TERM SKILLED CARE

NURSING HOURS THERAPIES: PER PERSON PER DAY 100% 57% 1 physical OF PERSONS OF THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED SERVED IN OUR 2 occupational MAINTAINED OR OUTPATIENT PROGRAM IMPROVED THEIR RECEIVED MORE 3 speech 5.8 RANGE OF MOTION, THAN ONE THERAPY THE MEASUREMENT OF THE AMOUNT ONE OF THE OF MOVEMENT RATED ON WITH LIFE HIGHEST SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AROUND A EXCELLENT OR GOOD NURSING RATIOS SPECIFIC JOINT 97% IN SATISFACTION SURVEYS IN THE STATE OR BODY PART.

SUPPORTED COMMUNITY LIVING NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES 17,619 79% HOURS OF PERSONS SERVED ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11-70 PROVIDED TO 41 INDIVIDUALS Total Persons Served = 134

OF GOALS WERE MET IN

89% 98.57% FY19 SATISFACTION RATE OF PERSONS SERVED AND FAMILIES

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Our experts are OUR INNOVATION CENTERS known in Iowa and throughout the Midwest as the Our extensive neurological services, Our transdisciplinary team of clinicians leaders in brain combined with specialized expertise specializes in treating concussions with injury, stroke and in brain injury rehabilitation, offer you evidence-based approaches that will get you on the fastest road to recovery. The neuro rehabilitation. the optimal opportunity to achieve your goals and get your life back on track. treatment at the outpatient concussion Our expertise, clinic relies on scientifically proven combined with the research designed to focus on your unique injury. environment and We deliver a comprehensive program of technology available medical, nursing and therapy care that to our team, has successfully addresses the individual created a world-class needs of each person served. Our trained There are a wide variety of neurological staff and state-of-the-art facility will help diseases affecting the brain and nervous program with five restore physical and cognitive function. system. Diagnosing and detecting the specialty innovation specific issues you or your loved one is dealing with is where we shine. We have centers. a dedicated team of neuro rehabilitation experts who are here to give you the best Our specialized programs and team of path to living the best life possible. + neuro-rehabilitation experts focus on slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease, preventing falls and helping you To learn more about each of the get the most out of each day. innovation centers, including the levels of care, visit our website: ONWITHLIFE.ORG/PROGRAMS-SERVICES.

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GREAT IOWA NURSES CORALVILLE CAMPUS OPENS Congratulations to two of our nurses, Few can do what we do, and our expertise LeAnne Bradley and Thao Nguyen is now in Eastern Iowa! On With Life Huyn, who were recognized at the 2019 has opened an outpatient location in 100 Great Iowa Nurses Celebration! Coralville to serve those in the Iowa City Nurses Thao and LeAnne (center) and surrounding areas. The clinic opened were both recognized for their courage, January 15, 2020. Call 319-259-6224 for competence and commitment to their more information on this program. profession and those they serve.

NEW ACCREDITATION On With Life is now accredited by CARF as a stroke rehabilitation center! With that accomplishment, TOP WORKPLACE AWARD On With Life is now the only free- standing skilled inpatient rehabilitation On With Life was named a Top Workplace program in the world accredited by for the seventh time! We’re proud of our the Commission on Accreditation staff and their compassion and expertise. of Rehabilitation Facilities as a Read the top seven reasons we think comprehensive integrated inpatient On With Life is a top workplace on our rehabilitation program for adults and website: onwithlife.org/topworkplace. children for both brain injury and stroke specialty.

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TOGETHER WE ADVOCATE We encourage Iowans to have helmet hair – from their bike helmets! Last summer, On With Life raised awareness for Iowa’s absent helmet laws by partnering with the Ankeny Police Department to hand out free helmets and ice cream to kids riding their bikes or scooters. In addition, On With Life handed out 1,000 helmets at the and had custom- designed t-shirts sold by Raygun to raise funds for helmet awareness initiatives coming next spring.

#HelmetHairDon’tCare

headway magazine | 7 Reports from the Community Embracing the Challenge

POST-ACUTE INPATIENT REHABILITATION Admit: 10/22/18 Discharge: 2/11/19

ETHAN OUTPATIENT NEURO REHABILITATION MILLER Admit: 1/7/20

than Miller didn’t know that a stroke E at the age of 26 could change his life – for the better. But after spending four months at On With Life following his stroke in September of 2017, he knows wholeheartedly that On With Life was the right place for him to be.

“They go above and beyond in every department,” said Ethan. “The therapists are not only the most knowledgeable, but the hardest working in the industry.”

On With Life staff pushed Ethan out of his comfort zone, balancing the challenging and intensive rehabilitation with outings that peaked his interests, like adaptive skiing and escape rooms. And he didn’t let anything get in the way of accomplishing his goals.

“I told my hometown outpatient therapist I wanted to run, and he started telling me the reasons I wouldn’t be able to,” said Ethan. “My On With Life physical therapist, who weighs much less than me, literally threw her arms around me and carried me while running, forcing my legs to try and keep up. It was quite the scene at Target, but that truly is the On With Life difference.”

He continues to push himself to accomplish the goals he set for himself at On With To learn more about Life – like returning to school. Since his On With Life’s stroke discharge, he’s returned to community rehabilitation programs, visit college, earned straight As his first semester ONWITHLIFE.ORG/STROKE. and has transferred to Iowa State University.

“I attribute so much to On With Life; they helped build a solid foundation that is carrying me through this next phase in my life.” +

8 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG To learn more about On With Life’s Disorders of KYLE Consciousness program, visit GRAVEN ONWITHLIFE.ORG/DOC.

No Better Place I am without the experts at On With Life. There is no better place.” POST-ACUTE INPATIENT REHABILITATION And he’s sharing that message weekly with On With Life’s Admit: February 2002 Wellness Group in the post-acute inpatient program, something Discharge: December 2003 he’s volunteered to do for the past six years.

yle Graven’s mom wasn’t sure if she’d ever hear her son speak “If I can help make someone’s journey easier – sharing resources, K again after a horrific car accident nearly took the 20-year- sharing my experience – I want to do that,” said Kyle. “I get a lot old’s life. After Kyle spent more than seven months in On With out of it too. The fact that I might be helping means a lot to me.” Life’s Disorders of Consciousness (DoC) program, a specialized program for individuals in low levels of consciousness, he said his While he enjoys coming to On With Life each week to participate first word - Mom. The importance of On With Life’s DoC program in group sessions, he’s looking forward to even more this fall. is not lost on Kyle. “Before my accident, I was an avid outdoorsman,” said Kyle. “I’m thankful there was a facility like On With Life when I needed “Adaptive hunting equipment allows me to still pursue my passion it. They are truly my second family,” said Kyle. “I’d never be where for hunting. I’ll be in the timber this year and I can’t wait.” +

concussion syndrome. For four months “I’m Back” Lori worked with On With Life therapists, who she says used their gifts and skills OUTPATIENT NEURO REHABILITATION to help her work through exercises and Admit: December 2016 therapy sessions. It was a difficult and Discharge: April 2017 confusing time for Lori and she struggled ori Abendroth led a busy life. She both mentally and emotionally, but it was Lwas a project manager at Iowa State, her team of therapists that kept her going. which involved overseeing a team of 140 “It was slow progress but having their individuals spread out over 10 states, and expertise and perspective helped me feel was also working towards her PhD in like I was doing everything I could to get Crop Physiology. But Lori’s busy life came better,” said Lori. LORI to a halt when she sustained a concussion ABENDROTH in July 2016 while playing tag with some And she did get better. Not only has Lori children from her church. returned to work, she recently finished her PhD and walked through graduation. “I went through the typical timeline She hopes to find a faculty position in where I thought I would be back to work Crop Physiology so she can contribute to in a couple of weeks,” said Lori. “I tried science, support farmers, and mentor the but then eventually had to take medical To learn more about next generations of scientists. leave from the University that fall and On With Life’s complex start back very slowly in the spring.” “I am now ‘back’ and feel like myself concussion programs, visit again!” said Lori. + ONWITHLIFE.ORG/CONCUSSION. It was during that time when Lori found herself at On With Life for post- headway magazine | 9 Watch

ON WITH LIFE Me. INTRODUCES NEW BRAND

WHEN YOU ASK SOMEONE WHO HAS EXPERIENCED ur brand is truly a reflection of the experience THE REHABILITATION JOURNEY AT ON WITH LIFE, families have with us and will always include our YOU HEAR A COMMON THEME OVER AND OVER: “O unique approach to rehabilitation and a philosophy of care that solidifies our person-centered approach,” said Jean Shelton, “They gave me hope. CEO. “We believe in the powerful impact of every interaction, They said nothing was and our persons served and their families will always be first.” The new brand re-focuses and highlights the organization’s impossible.” commitment to innovation and technology while keeping the person-centered approach at the core. The brand identity, with THE NEW ON WITH LIFE BRAND, LAUNCHED IN JUNE 2019, HIGHLIGHTS THIS THEME. new messaging and a redesigned website, logo and tagline, elevates On With Life and highlights our expertise, innovation and research as well.

10 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG In addition to the person- Evie’s parents. “But more “Our founders ingrained Z spent many hours in the centered approach, the importantly, they have an the importance of family aquatic therapy pool as brand highlights stories amazing staff. Evie has gained engagement, and that part of his inpatient and of individuals who made strength and determination carries through our outpatient rehabilitation at remarkable recoveries with through lots of hard work rehabilitation today,” said On With Life. As he gained the support and expertise from both Evie and her Sarah Jeffries, physical strength and movement in of the On With Life team in therapists.” therapy assistant. “Joseph’s his left side, he also found a a new branding campaign rehabilitation focused on new passion in swimming. “We work with Evie to help called, “Watch Me.” The his daughter, and she was her to move as independently This year, Z joined the high following highlights just an important part of his as possible so that she can school swim team, and the three of many inspirational rehabilitation.” participate and interact with entire gym cheered him as he stories which show that her peers at school and take The team worked with finished his first race. together, more is possible. care of herself at home,” said Joseph on running, then “After my injury, they didn’t YOU FIRST. WE INSIST. Gina. “Recently she mixed pushing a therapist on a bike, think I’d ever be able to move Evie McLeish was diagnosed up a batch of cookies and I riding with his daughter on my arm, and I said ‘Watch with a brain tumor at was able to help her to bake a tandem bike, and finally me,’” said Z. “I swam the the young age of 8. She them. During our session running with her as she rode 100-meter freestyle at my last underwent brain surgery we worked on standing her bike around On With swim meet and had my best and radiation, which left her endurance and balance while Life’s therapy grounds. time yet.” unable to walk, among many dropping the cookies on the other things. The outpatient cookie sheet. The best part therapy team began using for me, however, was to see “They said I may never walk age-appropriate activities Evie’s face of pride when her like the scooter, trampoline, dad and sister came to pick again. I said, ‘Watch me.’” and swimming to work on her up.” progressing Evie’s movement. But Z’s mom, Shamir, knows “They said I may never walk “They said I may never walk this couldn’t have happened Watch “Evie comes to therapy after or ride my scooter again, again. I said, ‘Watch me.’ The without the On With Life a long day at school. Because and I said, ‘Watch me.’ I beat On With Life staff helped team walking this journey of that it is important to brain cancer and I learned to me regain my ability to run along with them and showing make it fun for her to get the walk again,” said Evie. “On and be a dad again, and that Z what was possible. maximal effort possible out With Life is awesome.” means the world to me,” of her sessions,” said Gina said Joseph. “I’m running “They helped us overcome BY FAMILIES, Beecher, physical therapist alongside my daughter, the social, mental and FOR FAMILIES at On With Life. “I was a teaching her to ride her bike. physical concerns that follow Joseph Hanson suffered an Me. swimming lesson teacher This is a dream come true.” a brain injury,” said Shamir. aortic dissection and series in high school and am able “But they did more than of strokes at just 46 years WE EMPOWER HOPE to use my skills to do some that – they brought us back old. His family had made When Zuhayr “Z” Ghaffar adapted swimming lessons together as family.” + the difficult decision to suffered a stroke at the age in our therapeutic pool with end life support and began of 13 that paralyzed his left Evie. Swimming not only packing up his house. But in side, intense inpatient helps her to become stronger a miraculous turn of events, rehabilitation wasn’t how and more coordinated but Joseph became medically he envisioned spending also to be safe in the pool The new On With Life brand stable. He then spent 30 days his summer break. when spending time with highlights our expertise and in On With Life’s post-acute family and friends.” “I came to On With focuses on the things that make inpatient program and three Life, and I couldn’t even us unique. Learn more and watch “They have great resources months in the outpatient sit up on my own,” said our special brand commercials at here, like the pool, the program, where his primary Z. “I didn’t know if I’d ONWITHLIFE.ORG/WATCHME. equipment and the outdoor goal was to teach his daughter ever get to play sports therapy grounds,” said to ride a bike. ever again – that was Eric and Ali McLeish, really tough for me.” headway magazine | 11 People Making a Difference

JEFF LAMBERTI

he On With Life Foundation has supported many exciting projects in the T last twenty years, including the development of our therapy grounds, the expansion of our inpatient program, the addition of cutting-edge equipment and the growth of our outpatient program. Key to this support was our foundation board president, Jeff Lamberti.

WHAT MAKES ON WHAT DREW YOU about being a part of On WITH LIFE SO SPECIAL TO SUPPORT THE ON With Life, as it continues to AND UNIQUE? WITH LIFE MISSION improve lives on a daily basis. The people who work at On AND WHAT INSPIRES As On With Life has grown With Life are what makes this YOU TO CONTINUE and added more services, the organization so special. They DOING SO? potential to help even more are highly skilled but, more My parents were some of the people is within reach, and importantly, they care deeply early supporters of On With I’m excited to be a part of about the people they serve. Life. As such, On With Life that growth. has been a part of my life WHAT ARE YOUR for many, many years. It is GOALS FOR ON WITH not hard to remain inspired LIFE IN THE NEXT FEW YEARS? I believe the next few years “I want to see the On With will be a time of growth for On With Life, and we will Life Foundation continue to need a Foundation that is strong and capable to support grow and to be in a position this growth. Our Foundation to better support all aspects board continues to grow, and it’s an honor serving with and services of On With Life.” such a remarkable group of individuals. +

12 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG huck Stanton is known at C “It is hard not to share On With Life for his enthusiasm for what On selflessness and sense With Life is today and what of humor, along with it can be in the future.” his mission to make sure no one spends a “Ankeny is lucky that On holiday alone. In fact, With Life has chosen to CHUCK STANTON Chuck provides meals to locate here and provide the community and surrounding two persons served on areas with an extremely “I was by myself one year Thanksgiving, two the valuable service,” Marcia at Christmas and that was said. “It is truly a one-of-a- a terrible feeling,” Chuck day after Thanksgiving, kind facility.” said. “I don’t want anyone to and makes meals for Marcia started volunteering experience that feeling.” three persons served on in On With Life’s Outpatient Chuck Stanton was program when it opened its doors in 2011 and has introduced to On With Christmas Day. MARCIA FLAUGH Life in 2007 after a family watched the program grow member had a stroke. He with a major building expansion and a large set out to learn as much as “Today I continue to work at fter seeing possible about brain injury On With Life because I know increase in persons served. by attending support groups that I can make a difference multiple friends But she notes the positivity A and passion have been there at On With Life, and his in people’s lives,” said Chuck. served at On With passion for the organization “It’s so rewarding to see the from the start. and their mission grew. So joy of the persons served, Life for brain injury “Every time I come into the much so that he left his whether they are completing building, I am greeted by career in management at a or Parkinson’s disease, a daily task, getting out into friendly staff who call me by large corporation to become the community or doing Marcia Flaugh felt name and I also see firsthand an On With Life Supported something they enjoy.” how the therapists seem to Community Living Specialist drawn to give back to genuinely care about each in 2012. He also wants to encourage others to give back to the the organization that person served,” Marcia said. Chuck also served on the community. helped others get back Marcia and her husband are Board for the Central Iowa excited to give back by also Support Group of the Brain “Get out and volunteer to the things they loved donating to the On With Life Injury Alliance of Iowa (BIA- somewhere,” Chuck said. doing. Foundation. IA) and was awarded the “Whether it is two hours a BIA-IA Volunteer of the Year month or three hours a week, “I feel that my life has been in 2015. But he’s not in this you can and WILL make a full of blessings and my faith role for the accolades. difference!”+ inspires me to give back,” Marcia said. +

For more information on volunteering at On With Life visit ONWITHLIFE.ORG/VOLUNTEER.

headway magazine | 13 Get to Know Mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), also known as concussions, aren’t really mild after all, and getting the Joanna Judd MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS right rehabilitation following a concussion is important. Joanna Judd,mTBI speech language pathologist at On With Life, discusses the unique approach On With Life takes in concussion rehabilitation.

Joanna’s Family WHAT IS A CONCUSSION? HOW DO WE APPROACH A concussion is often caused by a CONCUSSION REHABILITATION bump, jolt, or blow to the head, causing AT ON WITH LIFE? EXPERIENCE: the brain to move rapidly back and On With Life’s outpatient therapy team Inpatient acute, inpatient forth within the skull. This sudden works with individuals in any stage rehabilitation, and outpatient movement can result in damaged brain of their recovery, ranging from the neuro rehabilitation. cells. Individuals who have sustained a acute stage (two to four weeks post- concussion may experience dizziness, injury) to the post-acute stage (beyond EDUCATION: headaches, light sensitivity, noise four weeks). Each individual receives Bachelor of Arts in sensitivity, changes in thinking skills, a comprehensive assessment using Communication Sciences changes in mood, difficulty sleeping the On With Life Seven Domains of and Disorders and a minor and vision problems. In 85-90% of Concussion Care, a classification system in French studies from the cases, the symptoms resolve within two used to drive treatment based on each University of Northern Iowa in to four weeks. The remaining 10-15% individual’s greatest area of need. 2012; Master of Arts in Speech- experience persistent symptoms, which Language Pathology from the can negatively impact their ability to WHAT IS THE SPEECH University of Northern Iowa in participate in school, work and life LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST’S 2014 activities. ROLE IN CONCUSSION REHABILITATION? FAMILY: WHY IS CONCUSSION Speech therapy typically addresses Husband Colin and one-year- REHABILITATION IMPORTANT? cognitive-communication skills, old daughter, Elaina “Concussion” has become a buzz word including memory, attention, and THREE INTERESTING in the fields of sports and medicine. executive function. As the tools in FACTS: Once seen as a standard, run-of-the- our clinical toolbox have expanded, + In the last 10 years, my two sib- mill injury, concussions are starting to our speech therapy team started lings and I have hardly lived in be taken much more seriously given incorporating treatment programs the same country at one time. the potential longer-term effects on an targeting emotional regulation. Some + Favorite hobbies include biking, individual’s overall function. Our team individuals have trouble with managing hiking and playing soccer. is committed to giving an individual their emotions following a concussion. + I enjoy traveling, including the tools to recover properly right from Helping individuals effectively identify studying and doing an intern- the start. Several of our persons served and influence emotions through therapy ship and research project in aren’t aware that concussion rehabilitation makes a positive difference in their Brazil. services even exist until two or more years relationships and emotional health. + post-injury. We strive to reach individuals in the early stages of their recovery to give them the best chance to have a complete and timely transition back into work, school, and life in general.

14 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG “We’ve used the fit light as a tool to bring healthy competition to an individual or group by setting goals to reach lights faster each time around. We can adjust the fit light settings at any color and speed, thus mTBI providing a task that can be accomplished by all persons served.”

– LESLIE OBA RECREATION THERAPIST

IDEAS + SOLUTIONS The equipment at On With Life enhances the intensive rehabilitation our persons served receive. Our highly trained staff use the equipment to help the persons served achieveBIG their goals — like playing basketball or driving a car.

“The interactive metronome focuses “The driving simulator allows us to “The outdoor musical equipment is a great on improving neuronal connections challenge many different areas – vision, way to improve engagement by getting within the brain to improve cognition, cognition, divided attention, dual outdoors and doing something different. communication, sensory and motor tasking, stamina/endurance, reaction We can target cognitive skills in many performance, all important as we help our time and coordination — all the ways including attention, sequencing and persons served return to work and driving.” functions required to drive.” memory.”

- ASHLEY COOP - GAIL MCGAUGHY – MEGAN IHRKE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST PHYSICAL THERAPIST SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

headway magazine | 15 FOUNDATION FEATURES

A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION DIRECTOR On With Life Appreciates:

+ The W.T. and Edna M. Dahl + New supporters such as Trust, which granted $50,000 Kinetic Edge Physical e would like to to On With Life in support of Therapy, Travis Sisson and the purchase of loaner medical Windsor Heights Lutheran W express our gratitude equipment for persons served. Church and appreciation for your + Joyce Chapman who + St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran continued partnership and contributed to the On With Church, which donated commitment to our programs Life Endowment Fund through proceeds from its annual golf the Community Foundation of outing to On With Life. LEGACY SOCIETY and our persons served. It has Greater Des Moines. + Kwik Trip, Inc., which made a been a pleasure to get to know + The Chris Norton Foundation, $1,000 donation to support our supporters and collaborate which granted $17,000 to On helmet initiatives upon on how we can make a With Life to help purchase a opening a new Kwik Star store drive simulator. in Ankeny. difference together. As you + Racetrack + The Granger Assumption know, On With Life is a special and Casino, which awarded On Knights of Columbus and place, and we are excited to SARA WILSON With Life a $10,000 grant to KnightsFoundation of Columbus - Our support assistive technology Lady’s Immaculate Heart continually work to grow our initiatives. which recently supported On Foundation so we can make an With Life. LEGACY SOCIETY provider of choice in brain + The Polk County Board even bigger impact for those injury rehabilitation. I would of Supervisors, Kreg Tool + National Association of that we serve today and in the welcome the opportunity to Company and Cindy and Insurance and Financial Tom Friedrichsen who made Advisors, which chose On future. connect with you in regard to gifts in support of an outdoor With Life to receive proceeds how your individual passions workshop, which will be built from the silent auction as part ITH It is an exciting time at On as part of the therapeutic of its statewide convention. W L might align with On With IF With Life, and we know grounds. N E Life’s fundraising initiatives. + All volunteers who give an philanthropy plays an + Nancy Aldera Charitable average 15-20 volunteer hours O I can be reached at important role in achieving FOUNDATION Trust, Susan and Kevin Funke, each month. Congrats to (515) 289-9611 or Jacque and Mo Grotjohn, Corliss McDonaldFOUNDATION for reaching ITH our organizational goals and W LI [email protected]. Louise and John Grzybowski, 1,000 volunteer hours! F our vision of becoming the Sharron Martin and Pam N E Otto who continue to make O significant contributions to the + + L MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP US REACH OUR On With Life Foundation. Y C + E Y I G T GOAL! WWW.ONWITHLIFE.ORG/DONATE R T E C E A I I C C L C Y S O E O OF E S NEW COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR 2020ANNUAL FUND LIF AS OUR PROGRAMS GROW, OUR FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS EFFORTS DO AS WELL! THE ON WITH LIFE FOUNDATION IS EXCITED TO BRING TWO NEW EXCITING EVENTS TO THE COMMUNITY IN 2020 ITH L W IF N E GOLF OUTING CELEBRATE SUMMER O Monday, June 8, 12:30 p.m.* Sunday, June 14, 4-7 p.m.* + +

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Y SADDLEBACK RIDGE GOLF COURSE IN SOLON KEG CREEK BREWING IN GLENWOODANNUAL FUND I R T We will be looking for foursomes, hole sponsors and pin prizes to Mark your calendar to celebrate summer with food, music, family activities C E L I E C support our new Coralville clinic. For now, save the date! and fun in support of On With Life’s long-term program! O O F LIFE S Learn more at ONWITHLIFE.ORG/GOLF. Learn more at ONWITHLIFE.ORG/CELEBRATE SUMMER.

*On With Life will be continuing to evaluate our events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please watch your email, our website and our social media for updates.

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SAVE THE DATE FOR September 25 2020* ANKENY

To view all event photos, visit ONWITHLIFE.ORG CELEBRATELIFE.

headway magazine | 17 FOUNDATION FEATURES Philanthropy in Action

SCHEELS

hroughout the past three years, On The decision to support On With T With Life has fostered a relationship Life specifically stems from a mutual with SCHEELS, an American sporting commitment to making those served the goods and entertainment chain top priority. headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota. “On With Life believes in putting SCHEELS is passionate about On With people first, and that customization Life’s mission because it directly aligns demonstrates the level of commitment with its own philanthropy goals. to the patients as well as acknowledges The organization’s philanthropy that every person is affected differently,” philosophy focuses on giving back to said Christy. “Similarly, at SCHEELS, we the customers who give to them. When believe in putting our customers and our asked why it is important for SCHEELS community first.” to give back to the community, Christy SCHEELS supports the work of On Christensen, the public relations and With Life because of the personalized marketing leader at SCHEELS in West treatment it provides. The inherent Des Moines explained, “We don’t want relationship between the persons served, to be known just for our services and staff and the community at On With products offered in the store – we want Life resonated with the philosophy to be known as a business that cares at SCHEELS and has encouraged about the community and strives to a partnership between the two make it a better place to live.” Therefore, organizations for the betterment of the SCHEELS believes that On With Life greater Iowan community as a whole. + exemplifies those same values that makes the community a better place to live.

SHELLEY + JEFF WANGNESS

eff Wangsness, business desire to support the efforts walk out,” said Jeff. “It J owner of VO Concrete of On With Life wherever truly was a miracle. That and JMT Trucking, has he could. experience reinforced my experienced the On With belief in On With Life’s In 2011, Jeff and his family Life difference in a variety mission and made it easy were shocked to experience of ways throughout his to continue to help when first-hand the services of life. Jeff first learned about Gerry called.” On With Life. Jeff’s cousin, On With Life through Gary, sustained a severe Several years later in 2017, a former administrator, head injury on Labor Day. Jeff’s family experienced, Gerry Fehn. Gerry built a yet again, another reason lasting relationship with “Gary arrived at On With to need On With Life’s Jeff and his company that, Life in a coma, and six services.{continued Jeff’s on page sister, 19} June, in turn, resulted in Jeff’s months later was able to continued on next page

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DOUG + BONNIE BROWN

n February of 2016, Doug Brown resources need to be available to help I suffered a right brain stroke that everyone. On With Life is an essential paralyzed his left side. After three weeks resource for our community.” in the hospital, Doug was referred to On On With Life was there for Doug when With Life and began an intense therapy he needed it most and as a result, Doug program. wants to help continue that for others. “It was easy to become discouraged, Doug and his wife, Bonnie, have but the therapists would lift my spirits supported the Celebrate Life event and that helped in my recovery,” said annually for the past four years. Doug. “Sometimes it was hard for me Additionally, the Browns made a to see improvement in myself, but it significant contribution to help bring a was encouraging to see improvement in driving simulator to On With Life. The other persons served.” Browns’ decision to support On With The communal support of the therapy Life is influenced by their desire to help team and other persons served that Doug the organization stay relevant. experienced during his time at On With “I want On With Life to be a healthy Life made a lasting impact on his life. organization,” said Doug. The Browns When asked why others should care believe in the transformative nature about On With Life, Doug responded, of On With Life and are dedicated to “Life is uncertain and can change in a making sure that each person served blink of an eye. We never know when has the same fulfilling experience that an acquaintance or a relative will need Doug did. + the services of On With Life, and the

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was hit by a truck while “It was well received and “We feel everything we have is for their community. Jeff said walking alongside a county turned into a nice donation a gift from God and should be he believes that community road and was admitted to on June’s behalf to On With used not only for our personal growth doesn’t happen by On With Life. As a result of Life,” Jeff explained. “It was needs but for the needs of accident, and On With Life her care needs, June’s family pretty cool to see her present others as well,” Jeff said. has been an important part of started a fundraiser selling the check on the day of her the growth Central Iowa has The Wangsness family has tumbler cups which read, graduation.” experienced and will continue been valuable supporters of “Fight for June.” It was Jeff’s to experience in the future. + June’s success is yet another On With Life through their idea to give buyers the option reason why Jeff and his wife, personal experiences with to add $5 per tumbler to Shelley, continue to give to brain injury and their passion support On With Life. On With Life. for building a better tomorrow {continued on page 19}

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The On With Life Foundation is grateful to the many individuals, corporations and foundations – those named below and those who have asked to remain anonymous – who supported On With Life’s mission through charitable donations and grants received between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019. It is the Foundation’s goal to be 100% accurate in the spelling and inclusion of all contributors. If you have any questions or concerns about a listing, please contact the Foundation office at515-289-9611 or by email at [email protected]. More information on ways to give can be found online at ONWITHLIFE.ORG/FOUNDATION.

Individuals, Organizations & Corporations

DONORS WHO CONTRIBUTE $1,000 OR MORE TO THE ON WITH LIFE ANNUAL FUND ARE DESIGNATED AS ABB/BIS, Inc. Abby and Jared Bogaards Coldwell Banker Accu-Mold, LLC Dawn Bohrer Kathy and Al Cole CIRCLE OF LIFE SOCIETY MEMBERS. Ace Hardware - Ankeny Bruce Boland Anna Colgan Abraham Agu Janeen and Gail Boliver Community Foundation AgVision Laura and Tracy Bollin of Greater Des Moines John Ahrold Sally and Ron Bowden Community State Bank Joetta and Jerry Akers LeAnne and Dennis Bradley Brenda Conklin Susan and Dennis Albaugh Samantha Braune Megan Conklin Dianne Alber Brick Street Market & Cafe Abby and Drew Conley Melissa Allen Max Bridgewater Renee and Dana Conley American Equity Investment Broadlawns Medical Center Janelle and Jim Conley Life Insurance Company Carolyn and Mark Brodie Kari and Derek Conley Cathy and Bob Amfahr Bonnie and Douglas Brown Michael Cook Debra and David Anders Patti and Bill Brown Angie Cook Vicky and Larry Anderson George Brucks Costco Wholesale Corporation Shelley and Mark Ackermann Susy and Bruce Kelley Anderson, Lower, Whitlow, P.C. Karen Brunia Jason Cox John Ahrold Charlene and Don Lamberti Amy and Dave Andreesen Patricia Buckingham Creme Cupcake, LLC Debra and David Anders Jeff Lamberti Ankeny Area Chamber Marie Burkart Cynthia Cruz Laura and Tracy Bollin Theresa Linn Ankeny First United Jen and Andy Burke Angela Cruz Mary Brower (in honor of Dee and Gary Lynk Methodist Church Bradley Burns Gail Cudworth and Christopher Bolken) Tami and David Marr Ankeny Funeral Home Darla Burt Eddie Hatfield Donna and Mike Buxton Sharron Martin Ankeny Sanitation Mindy Campbell Kyle Culp Rikki Cheney Tricia Matthies Anthem Abby and Scott Canfield Samantha Cumings Kevin Doherty (in honor Corey and Patrick Morrison LuAnn and Walter Armstrong Julie and Mel Canfield Deborah Cunningham of Tim Doherty) Jean and Kelly Ault W.T. & Edna M. Dahl Trust Monte Nuehring Sherry Lynn Carder Michelle and Chris Doubleday Debra and Dennis Ausenhus Constance and Tom Daufeldt Judy and Carroll Ose Family (in CareByApril Jane and Craig Elsasser honor of Lindsey Ose Weber) Terry Baker Ruth and Richard Carey Jack Davidson Cynthia and Steven Ewald Pam Otto Baker Group Andrea Carico Patricia and George Davison Sheryl and Monte Ball Mark Dearden Gloria and Art Filean Dori and Brad Pote Tasha and Matthew Carl Amber Banwell Belinda DeBolt Tammy and Jim Foreman Ann and Darwin Rohlfsen Lynne Carlson Jennifer Barbour Amy and Brian deBuhr Janet and Randy Freel Sarah and Steve Roy Leslie Carlson Demi Barnes Kathy DeHaven Cindy and Tom Friedrichsen Sally and William Schroeder Tom Carlstrom Sarah Barthole David Demarest Susan and Kevin Funke MaryAnn and Bruce Schwering Karen and Patrick Carpenter Jason Beck Jennifer Demmer Louise and John Grzybowski Jean Shelton Casey’s General Stores, Inc. Sarah and Jeff Becker Whitney Denin Russell Hansen Lizz Cassler Travis Sisson Justin Beede Cristina DePriest Norma Harris Kimberly and Roger Ceilley Jamie and Matthew Steen Kate Belashova Des Moines Orthopaedic Kathy and Scott Howard (in honor Archana and Robin Chalise Stacy and Craig Stevens Martin Berger Surgeons of Marilyn and Dale Howard) Rebha Chalise Kelly and Scott Sweet (in Amy and Bill Bethel Diana Diltz Courtney and Jacob Huber Cora and Albert Chan honor of David Marr) Carla and Steve Dippold Dale Bickenbach Debra Chandler Carrie Huff (in memory of Tricia and Chad Tramp Michelle and Chris Doubleday Verneal “Bunny” Wimer) Amy Bishop Joyce and Rick Chapman Steve Van Oort Jill and Curt Blake Mary Draayer Marva and Allen Johnson Shaylee Cheers Donna and Terry Walter Jess Blough Katie Dredske Sharon and Jack Keller Amanda and Brian Cheese Deborah and Doug West Dorothy and Virgil Dykstra Lisa and David Bluder Rikki and Ron Cheney Matthew Easley Carmine and Steven Boal Chris Norton Foundation Eden Plus, LLC Laura and Rob Boal Andrea Cline

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Edencrest at Beaverdale Mo and Jacque Grotjohn Marilyn Kelley Martin Brothers Kayla O’Donnell Andrea and Aaron Rothrock Edencrest at Green Meadows Louise and John Grzybowski Susy and Bruce Kelley Distributing Co., Inc. Sue and Dick O’Neill Andrea and Douglas Rowe Edencrest at Riverwoods Liz Gurnett Kidder Benefits Mary Greeley Medical Center Kathy and James Orsland Sarah and Steve Roy Edencrest at Siena Hills Peg and Gregg Gustafson Consultants, Inc. Isabel Marie Pamela Otto Gary Ruden Edencrest at The Legacy H.P.C., LLC Cheryl Kier Pamela and Charles Rick Overton Lisa and David Russell Michael Egert Jodi Hagarty Taylor Kilstrom Masterson Kayla Paris Ryun, Givens & Co., P.L.C. Sally Ehlert Lynn and Howard Hagen Kinetic Edge Physical Tricia Matthies Marguerite Parsons Sammler Insurance & Neala and Jim Ellingson Russell Hansen Therapy Abbey and Chad Maxwell Tiffany Paulsen Financial Services, Inc. Terri Ellison Marc Harding Megan Kirchert Aimee McCauley Sally Pederson and Sue Sandahl Jane and Craig Elsasser Sally and Carl Harris Echo and Scott Klumpers Ruth and Gary McConeghey James Autry Paula and Tom Sandmeier Heather Elsasser Mary Hastie Knights of Columbus Susan and Doug McCoy Cyndi and John Pederson Patricia and Everett Sather Council 6977-Our Lady Dorothy McDermott Ginny Wilson Peters Mary Scarpino Megan and Zach Elsbecker Laura Hatcher of the Holy Rosary Corliss McDonald Kayla Petersen Scheels (Jordan Creek) Embrace Life Chiropractic Emma Hayden Knights of Columbus OLIH Jacqueline Eppert Cleo Heithoff Deb and Mark McDougal Mary Peterson Stephanie and Jason Schmid Knights of Columbus St. Mary Deb McEachron Jo Marie and Steven Evans Josh Heitkamp - Holy Cross Council 15347 Marianne and Dean Phelps MaryAnn and Bruce McFarland Clinic Schwering Cynthia and Steven Ewald Angela Heldt Marla and Steve Knutson Nancy and Richard Piatt Jessica Farrell Mary L. and Richard Kara and Matthew McGarvey Sarah Pimlott Sheldahl United Methodist Marilyn and Lowell Kramme Church Women Kristin Farrell Hermann Gail and Shayne McGaughy Joyce and Brad Pingel Josie Krause Jean Shelton Liz Fenstermacher Judy Hilt McGough Pleasant Hill Ladies League Kreg Tool Company Kathryn and Luke Shirk Jake Feuerhelm Terry Hirst Andrea McKinley Janice and Kevin Plew Brady Krischel Kaylee Simons Fidelity Bank Elaine Hites Andrea and Mark McKinley Amy Points Jenifer and Mike Krischel Sheila Sinclar Gloria and Art Filean Andrea Hitzel Laura McPike Polk County Board Barb and John Kuhn Travis Sisson Stephanie Filer Patricia Hoffman Raina Meads of Supervisors Cassa and Dean Kuhn Craig Smith Zachary Finken Hailey Hogrefe MediRevv Erin and Dwight Porter Kwik Trip, Inc. Kelli and Trent Smith Sybil Finken Home Team Cleaning, Inc. Janelle Melohn Dori and Brad Pote Charlene and Don Lamberti John Snyder First National Bank Host Committee, Inc. Debra and Mario Menchaca Kerri Potthoff Jeffrey Lamberti Snyder and Associates, Inc. Samuel Folladori Lisa Hostetler Barbara and William Prairie Meadows Meredith Lamberti Mengeling Racetrack and Casino Kathie Sommerfeld Tammy and Jim Foreman Stephanie and Lamberti, Gocke & Luetje, P.C. Allison Merritt Pratum Spavia - Ankeny Barbara and Craig Foss Timothy Houge Maria and Tysen Landmesser Midwest Heritage Jodi and Mike Prichard Lara Spencer Janet and Randy Freel Courtney and Jacob Huber Rejean Landt Financial Services Principal Charity Classic Kimberly Spitzig Kara and David Freeman Debbie and Randy Hullinger Kate Benson Larson Tammy Miller - Birdies for Charity Sonja Squiers Joanne and Tom Friedman Doris and Mick Hunter and Ross Larson Madeline Husted Missy and Eric Miller Principal Financial St. Paul Evangelical Cindy and Tom Friedrichsen Madison Laven Group Foundation HyVee, Inc. (Westown Pkwy) Heather Minner Lutheran Church Nora Frigo Mary Lawyer Jim Pullen Megan and Daniel Ihrke Shelby Rae Minnmann Mitch Stanek Galligan Reid, P.C. Dawn and Tom Ledin Laura Quinn IMT Insurance Company MMC Contractors Charles Stanton Barbro Garland Judith Lehmkuhl Travis Rasmussen Angie Ingle Molyneaux Jamie and Matthew Steen Patrick Garvey Ann Lenaghan Brad Redmon Trichelle and Adam Jackson Michaela Moore Kay Sterbick Sheri and Jeff Gatchel Janet and Earl Leonard Kim and Alex Reed Richard Jacobs Darrin Morrison Stacy and Craig Stevens Becky and Kurt Gibson Jeni Lewis Geri Reed Patti and Don Jansa Corey and Patrick Morrison Laurie and Pat Stilwill Mollie Giller Barbara and Michael Lewis Stacy and George Darrell Jansa Carol Murken Ruth and Bob Stotler Jess Gjerdie Sara Lindaman Jean and Mark Murphy Regennitter Cheryl Strand Glenwood State Bank Lisa Jarosh Becky and Gary Lorenz Randy Reid Lori Jenkins Kate Murphy Carly Straub Cathy Glynn Lona and Bill Love Beverly and Scott Murray Anita and Kent Reiff Beth and Blake Strobel Madeline Goebel JMT Trucking Jenny Love Ryan Reimer John Deere Nancy Aldera Eric Strom Kris Goodlin LSVT Global, Inc. Charitable Trust Jackie and Leo Reiter Donna and Barry Johnson Studio A Designs Celia Goodman Carolyn and John Lund National Association Annette Renaud Marva and Allen Johnson Linda and Larry Stumbo Grace United Tong Luvan of Insurance and Reynolds & Reynolds, Inc. Julie and Tim Stupka Methodist Church Jennifer Johnston Financial Advisors Glenys Bittick Lynch Sonni Ricklefs Kam and Steve Stupka Kim and Gary Granback Sara and Bob Johnston Nationwide Dee and Gary Lynk Right Dose Pharmacy Emily Summerfield Granger Assumption Knights Darlene Jones Brandy Nauman Daniel Lynn Bobbi Jo and Ian Rinker Laura Sweets of Columbus, Chapter 12130 Jillian Jones Barb and Scott Nessa Carol and Greg Madsen Jackie Roberts Mary and Mark Tallman Brenda and Michael Greaves Wendy Jorgensen Tamara Mahany Thao Nguyen Huynh Nick Robertson Erik Gregersen K & R Consulting Group, Inc. Sarah Tallman and Lloyd Major Nikkel & Associates, Inc. Stephanie Robinson John Muehe Deb Grimes Mary and Steve Kautzky Lindsay Maltas Jillian Noah Tara Rogers Vilia Tarvydas Grinnell Mutual Group Sheku Kawa Anne Markham Jane Noble Ann and Darwin Rohlfsen Foundation Somvang and Paychit Tanya Keith Laura Martin Leslie Oba Brenda and Don Romig Thavonekham Claire Gripenberg Sharon and Jack Keller Sharron Martin Amy and Joshua O’Brien Phyllis Ross K Marie Thayer

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The Iowa Clinic, P.C. Lindsay Vaux Eldredge in honor of Cole Anderson Marilyn Howard in honor of Natalie McDonald The Meinders Foundation Jeanne and Jim Von Arb Lisa and Christopher Cowan Kathy and Scott Howard Natalie and Marty McDonald Jacqueline and Mitch Thole Brenda Vonnahme in honor of Zachary Jackson Courtney and Mark Thompson Voya Financial in honor of Carmine Boal in honor of Monte Nuehring Abigail Thompson Charles Vry Barbara and Richard Gingery Jennifer Doyle Monte Nuehring Dana and Dwaine Johnston Betty Thompson Debra and William Wade in honor of Christopher Bolken in honor of On With Life Employees Jeanne and Scott Thompson Teri Wahlig and Mark Feldmann Mary Brower in honor of Ryan Jansa Michelle Hamilton Sarah Brandt and Tyler Timko Donna and Terry Walter Marge and Leonard Jansa Sally Titus Kerry Walter-Ashby in honor of Janet and Jerry Andrea Woodard in honor of On With Life Persons Diane and Duane Tolander and Robert Ashby Carspecken Served Maria Torrez de Patlan Joe Walters Benson Family Foundation in honor of Seth Johnson Kate Benson Larson Shelley and Jeff Wangsness Dallas Johnson and Ross Larson Tricia and Chad Tramp in honor of Elizabeth Cassler Chalouaiphone and Phoukham Tran Waterfront Seafood Market Barb Cassler in honor of Tanya Keith in honor of John Pederson Karen and Greg Tylka Kathy and Mel Weatherwax Jo-Linda and Dennis Keith Libby Crimmings UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Methodist Nicole Weidman in honor of Hugh Cooper Steve Van Oort Family Wellmark Foundation Marsha and Bernard VonRuden in honor of Mary Kennedy in honor of Kelly Rogers Lily Vander Hart Wells Fargo Community Support Modern Woodmen of America Kathy Rogers Deborah and Douglas West in honor of Gary Derby in honor of David Russell Nancy and Todd Whitlow Belmar Frame & Art in honor of Emma Kiefer Mary Sorensen Lisa and Christopher Cowan Neil Wilkinson in honor of Matthew Diercks WAYS TO GIVE Jeffrey Wille Candi and Jeff Diercks in honor of Christina Kuecker in honor of Ruth Sandvick Samantha Williams GIFTS TO THE ON WITH Matthew Diercks Julie and Dan Kuecker Norma and Al Sandvick LIFE FOUNDATION CAN Carol and Laurin Williams BE MADE IN PERSON, Anna Williams in honor of Ashton Dillon in honor of Kate Benson Larson in honor of Jean Shelton ONLINE OR THROUGH Carol and Tim Wilson Ashton Dillon Deb Billingsley Kathy and Robert Stone THE MAIL AND CAN Sara Wilson Mary Ann Bousfield in honor of Tim Doherty in honor of Dave Slaughter INCLUDE: Windsor Heights Lutheran Church Linda and Skip Phillips Kevin Doherty Dick Miller Family Windsor Windows and Doors Angela and Rodney Reed • Gifts made to Wendy Wintersteen Sandy and Gerold Weldon in honor of Tom “Sod” Stephens the On With Life in honor of Paul Doster Marilyn and Eli Wirtz Mary Gilman Annual Fund Jane Noble Deb and Allen Wiese Olivia Wolf • Gifts designated Andrea Woodard in honor of Jim Ellingson in honor of Nancy Lehman in honor of Lolo Stilwill to a specific fund Sarah Workman Neala and Jim Ellingson Ryan Harkema Kim and Dan Malloy (for example, the Chandler Yokley in honor of Howard “Bill” Ernst in honor of Tate Little in honor of Randy Thompson Therapeutic Grounds Jennifer Youngquist campaign) Adelheid Ernst Nicole Klostermann Alison and Derek Thompson Tammy and William Zook • Gifts in memory or in honor of Stephanie Filer in honor of Jim Loggins Family in honor of Sylvia Tincher in honor of friends or Dixie Cirkl Ernst & Young LLP Mary and Bryan Baker loved ones Vicki and John Huntington Thank you to in honor of Cheryl Lowe in honor of Karen Tylka • In-kind gifts those who gave in honor of Nance Fleming Modern Woodmen of America Cindy Peta benefitting our through: Claire and Thomas Brown persons served/ in honor of David Marr in honor of Steve Van Oort Amazon Smiles families or programs in honor of Jane Foust Kathy and Ken Boehmer Kevin Schneider Network For Good / Cope to Hope • Employer- Anne and Mark West Connie Buhr Paypal Charitable Giving Fund in honor of Lindsey Ose Weber matched gifts Colleen and Michael Downey State of Iowa One Gift in honor of Neil Francois Judy and Carroll Ose Family • Gift of stock or Mary Hartmann Truist Robert Francois bequests in your will/ United Way of Central Iowa Cindy and Daniel Hollar in honor of Ken Whitten estate plan in honor of Susan Funke Karen Hughes Gail and William Whitten Christine and Noel Larson • Designating your Susan and Kevin Funke Tami and David Marr in honor of Todd Wilcox United Way gifts to in honor of Cathleen Glynn Patsy Redfield Barbara and Duane Pauls On With Life Honors: Lynn and Shawn Culey Kelly and Scott Sweet in honor of Chase Aeschliman in honor of Mark Williams, Anne • Sponsorship of our Susan Wenthe and Brad Williams annual fundraising Shelley and Mark Ackermann in honor of Katherine Harris Stacey Koeppen and recognition event Norma Harris in honor of Michael Martin in honor of John Alecs Norma and Jack Craighton in honor of Robert Woerdehoff • Volunteering time Isabel Marie in honor of Joshua Herman Beverly and Ronald Herman in honor of Owen Martin Michele Strauss in honor of Dale and Kerri and Steve Martin

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THANK YOU TO ON WITH LIFE’S in memory of Helen Gibbons in memory of Warren Luebke 2019 VOLUNTEERS, A GROUP OF Susan Pratt Valerie and William Carpenter INDIVIDUALS WHO GIVE UNSELFISHLY Memorials: Kate Benson Larson and Ross Larson in memory of Bobbi and Joan Ginsberg OF THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO in memory of Patricia Baldwin Johanna Mayer and Joel Rosenthal in memory of Joe A. McDermott THE ON WITH LIFE MISSION. Mary Beth Reiff Barbara McDermott in memory of Bernie Gottner Individuals: Judith Oldham in memory of Dorothy Bales Mary Beth Reiff in memory of Michael McNamara Kelly Athay Zoe Ollendick Anneliese Barton Alex Ort Anna Navin Barbara Alley in memory of Evelyn Hanke Jeff Becker Rick Overton in memory of Vern Balk Jo Anne Arendts in memory of Mary Nolin Natalie Bohenkamp Kinsey Philips LeAnne and Kelsey Pogatetz Jeanne Balk Susan Ballard Esther Henning Dennis Bradley Susie Quigle Denette and Brian Bovey Zach Caldwell in memory of Evelyn Adams Benson in memory of A. Raymond Peterson Jim Ralston Nancy Greening Kiana CarlsonSather Georgene Raver Benson Family Foundation Robin and Mark Denkinger Jean Hance Katelyn Chumbley Sue Reeves Todd Cleghorn in memory of Connor David Burke Pamela and David Harkin in memory of Clark Rogers Donna Rice Kathy and Al Cole Margaret and Dave Pfannes Mary Ann and Donald Madole Britta Robran Leah Rogers Janelle and Jim Conley Tony Rhoads Andrea Rothruck in memory of Dr. William “Bill” Campbell Libby Crimmings Kiana SatherCarlson Rosann and Douglas Rogers in memory of Molly Rommel Shari and Robert Brown Laura Crist Gladys Sawyer Connie and Roger Rohwedder Lynn and Michael Lanning Braden Cunningham Donna and Mike Buxton Kaitlin Schmitz Joyce and Darrel Webb Mary and Mark Tallman Angela Deputee Haaris Shahid Stephen Campbell Abby Eckert in memory of Sheila Sadler Father Dan Siepker Lisa and Brett Christensen in memory of Matt Hanke Jessica Edmiston Brianna Stevens Carol Dean Sally and William Schroeder Ronald Curry Tom Elston Ron Strah Kate and Grant Dean Janis DeHoedt Jo Marie Evans Kristina Sturdevant in memory of Maren Hegna Jill Fender Cheryl Hillier Steve Evans Layla Sturdevant Don Fitzpatrick Amy and Jassie Garcia Karla and Jeffrey Hegna Lori and Scott McIntire Deb Sutton Marcia Flaugh Gail and Shane Graeve Susan and Delbert Metz Deb Syverson in memory of Eric Hines Nance Fleming Travis Taylor Diana and Tom Hoogestraat Lois and James Onthank Bradley Voorhees Kory Ford Karen Tylka Russ Sadler Jim and Monica Hughes Tom Friedrichsen Tausha Vannatta Peggy and Larry Kruse in memory of Scott Holderbaum Karl Schewe Abigail Gerth Father Michael Voithofer Kate Benson Larson and Ross Larson Linda and Michael Milder Sydney Ginkens in memory of Nancy Schaefer Caren Vogel Linda LaRue Kyle Graven Karen Waddell in memory of Arlene and Willard Kerndt Mary Beth Reiff Kallie Hirl Lyn and Ted Mintle Joyce and Darrel Webb Cheryl and Terry Van Oort Ryan Jansa Sandra and Gary Morris in memory of Carol Scott Douglas West Deb Jaspers Janet Wilson Elise and Dan Parish in memory of Bill Kieffer Ralph Scott Sean Jenkins Katie Woodward Myron Roker Elaine and Frank Marsh Joy Johns Travis Zhang Anne and Matthew Steele in memory of Joel Seegers Kiara Johnson Larry Winum in memory of John Linn Debra Smith Chad Kain Groups: AATI Marilyn and Eli Wirtz Barbara Baksa Pastor Seth Kaiser in memory of Verneal “Bunny” Traver Mary Kennedy Ankeny Centennial Joan Brodie High School Carrie Huff Lily King in memory of Rod Carlson Barbara Cullen Army Corp of Engineers Mary Lawyer Leslie Carlson Joann and Gary Fry Christmas Carolers in memory of Allan Van Wyk Becky Lenz Theresa Linn EMC Risk Management in memory of Peg Davison Ann and Larry Bovenkamp Stacey Lewis Gardening Group Serena Linn Linda and Marvin Lehman Grinnell Implement Store, Inc. Sam Longner Greater Des Moines Robert McNay Charles Love Partnership in memory of Julie DeReus Jim McNay in memory of Paul Joseph Wright Cheryl Lowe Iowa Vocational Rehab Frances Wells William Wright Louis Lucero Iowa Western Spirit Squad in memory of Harold “Gene” Long Phillip Maas Kuhns family in memory of Patricia Donovan Christiansburg Methodist Church UMW Courtney Maire Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Youth Group Sarah Pimlott Carleton Dial Ian Malaby Anita Mautz Shazam Jamie and Matthew Steen Cathy Leedom Corliss McDonald Trinity Lutheran Gale Martz Church Youth Group in memory of Freda Dye Deb McEachron Karen and William Reece Landon McPike Walnut Creek Church Mary Beth Reiff Wapello Rural Water Association Alli Meinecki in memory of Marcia Fox Allison Merritt in memory of Hazel Luebke Hamza Miari Mary Free Kate Benson Larson and Ross Larson Michele Miller Deanna Ingebretsen Jaden Mueller United Way of Central Iowa Jacque Mulholland Jerry Nail Brian Near NON-PROFIT ORG. 715 SW Ankeny Road | Ankeny, Iowa 50023 US POSTAGE PAID Joining hands, hearts and minds to help persons PERMIT NO. 10 living with brain injury get ON WITH LIFE. DES MOINES, IA

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