Winter/Spring 2019 Empower Newsletter

WINTER / SPRING 2019

3320 NORTH CLINTON STREET FORT WAYNE, INDIANA 46805

“Since working with Milo, Rebecca has demonstrated significant gains not only in her left arm but in her ” SPIRIT. EMPOWERCreating Possibilities for Rebecca. REBECCA’S STORY Your Time Creates Possibilities. Rebecca had no idea a stroke would be a part of her life journey. At “Milo is specifically a therapy dog, Rebecca has improved many “Life is about building relationships and giving age 63, she no longer had feeling in her left side, struggled to walk, meaning he is social by nature and functional skills and has gained back to your community. Coaching power soccer, I and daily activities such as dressing, bathing and eating were a enjoys social interactions. He is much more independence in her thought was about building a team and helping challenge. Through her home health care physical therapist, she trained to be well behaved and daily activities such as dressing, heard about Turnstone and decided to give us a chance. Since obedient but not trained to do toileting, bathing, and eating since them succeed. The truth is, I have realized it is about February of 2018, Rebecca has made tremendous improvements specific functional skills for individuals,” working with Milo. much more than that. Volunteering has opened my by participating in occupational and physical therapies, as well as, Zoe Martin, OTR, explained. eyes to relationships that span across many states Turnstone’s fitness program. Because of your generous donations, Since coming to Turnstone, and connecting with amazing people that take time Rebecca now has hope for her future. Milo is ultimately Rebecca’s Rebecca has made many friends out of their busy lives to volunteer. If you haven’t motivator in their sessions in the Adult Day Services program volunteered, give it a try, I guarantee you it will be Milo, a certified therapy dog, who works with his owner, Zoe, in together. Milo fetches the ball after and says “the people and programs occupational therapy at Turnstone, has been working very closely Rebecca throws with her left arm to at Turnstone are awesome. They’ve the most rewarding thing you can do with your time.” with Rebecca in her journey to recovery. For the first year of Milo’s aid in regaining her grasp, strength, helped tremendously to deal with life, he went through specialized training to be able to work with and motor planning. Milo also my stroke and give me hope for clients and help them achieve their individual needs and goals. Milo follows commands to be positioned the future.” – Chad Minier, Furious Flyers Coach spends 45 minutes one day a week with Rebecca working on several at various heights and locations therapeutic activities that are focused on improving her left upper such as lying down, sitting, Rebecca’s special quote is, “it is extremity strength, range of motion, and safety/body awareness. or standing. what it is” and wants others who This is part of the Animal Assisted Therapy which Zoe Martin have experienced a stroke to know incorporates into her treatment. “Since working with Milo, that possibilities are still endless Rebecca has demonstrated for them. Her goals for the future Milo participates in activities including fetch, walking, lying beside significant gains not only in her left are to improve walking and to be Rebecca to be pet and accepting treats. “I have improved function in arm but in her spirit. Milo brings able to travel again. As for Milo, my left hand due to throwing the ball and feeding Milo treats,” a smile to her face even on the he looks forward to continuing to Visit turnstone.org/support/volunteer for a list of all upcoming volunteer opportunities. Rebecca said. toughest of days,” Zoe said. work with a variety of clients at Turnstone to help create possibilities and aid in achieving their goals. A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD Tom Trent I will never forget May 17, 2018 - the date that Addisyn’s mother is extremely Turnstone publicly announced its designation as an You might know Addisyn Bownes as “Little Miss Independent,” grateful for Turnstone and the Official Paralympic Training Site by the United States according to her mother and speech therapist, Amy Bassett. amount of improvement that she’s Olympic Committee and joined only 18 other training Addisyn has only attended Turnstone for a short time but she has seen in Addisyn’s development facilities in the nation. It was an honor to listen to our resident Goalball already made tremendous improvements thanks to your support. in just a short amount of time. At and other Paralympic athletes speak of Turnstone’s positive impact with Addisyn was diagnosed with Marshall Syndrome which includes home, she loves spending her time regard to their training and quality of life. It was a joy to celebrate the various challenges including visual impairments, hearing loss, and singing and dancing, while also announcement within our tremendous facility with our Turnstone family the possibility of early onset arthritis. She is currently enrolled in the bossing her brothers around. - including many of our supporters like you. Kimbrough Early Learning Center (KELC), occupational therapy, and Addisyn’s mother shared, “She’s speech therapy to help her improve her skills as she grows to become Upon reflection some six months later, I realize that the “mountain more vocal, verbal, she is conquered” in 2018 was, in fact, one of a number of notable her best possible self. identifying objects verbally, more “springboards” that have moved Turnstone forward in its mission open to playing with children and and impact since 1943. Your continued support made this milestone Before coming to Turnstone, Addisyn’s communication skills were not definitely ready to start Pre-K.” possible and you help make possible our shared vision of a world that up to par. She wasn’t very willing to play with other kids or able to accepts and values people based on their abilities. do tasks such as changing clothes and buttoning buttons. Now, after If you met Addisyn today, you beginning attendance in Turnstone’s services, she is able to button wouldn’t be surprised to know Whether through Turnstone’s programs and services, advocacy and one-inch buttons on her own, is a huge fan of changing her clothes that she considers herself a “big the many accessible events hosted at our facility, your support makes it possible to transform outdated perceptions of disability, cultivate by putting on extra layers and taking them off, and you can find her girl,” dreams of having her own comforting other children when they are upset. inclusiveness and understanding, and open doors of opportunity one cell phone someday, and because community at a time - starting with our own. This will be no more of her hard work and your support, evident than when Turnstone and Fort Wayne host the 2019 IBSA We have also discovered that Addisyn is very curious and loves music she can’t wait to start school. Goalball & Judo International Qualifier. These events give our and dancing! Ms. Cher, her KELC teacher, says Paralympic athletes and athletes from around the world a forum to she can repeat any pattern of clapping, tapping, compete on the national stage – and provide our community with the or drumming. Addisyn especially loves to listen excitement of being home-court fans! to the song “The Dinosaurs are Marching” in class. On behalf of the current board and the many board members who have had the pleasure and honor of serving over time, THANK YOU! Together we will move forward into 2019 where future growth and EMPOWERING ADDISYN success wait for our community. Memorials & Honorariums Upcoming Fundraiser & Sporting Events 500 ATHLETES. 100 COACHES. IN HONOR OF: Lauren Shire Linda “Meg” Dennis Hatfield Jim Scheil Thank you to those Thomas Carroll Tiffany Shoda Bierbaum Richard Hess Janice Schenkel donors who have Anna DiSanto 2019 Save the Dates: 40 COUNTRIES. Matthew Blume Donald & Barbara David Bobilya Peggy Hughes Arthur J. Schertz paid off their Josh & Jennifer 12 DAYS. Kelly Clevenger Shown Donald Bobilya David “Al” Josse Jeanne Schouweiler “Turnstone of Donahue April 26 – 28: June 28 – July 10: Roberta Cohen Casey Sowers Roxie Bole Bradley Kiess Calvin Schultz Tomorrow” pledge: Leroy Eicher 3 VENUES. Don Dimberio Bernard Stone John Bonsib Ruth Lane Sarah Schumacher Eugene & Valera Endeavor Games Series IBSA Goalball and Judo 2 SPORTS. Owen Donahue Barry Sturges and Cleta Bowlin Lawrence Lauer Carol Shedd Chaffee Family Evans International Qualifier Turnstone is proud to host one location of the Kristin Everett Brad Sturges Don S. Breyley Bill Mallers Elizabeth Shuster Foundation, Inc. Lisa & Robert Gaskill Endeavor Games series in conjunction with Turnstone is proud to co-host, in Sarah Groves Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Peg Bugher Patricia Mallers James “Jim” Slate Journal Gazette Megan Gumbel Vicki & Kevin the University of Central Oklahoma for the 3rd partnership with the United States Shelby Gruss Sturges Elizabeth Burik Patty & Tony Martone Marvin & Jeanette Foundation June 28th- July 10th Jane Hammond Dylan Sullivan Roy Buskirk Warren McCormick Sowers Marty & Jeff Sturges Leininger year in a row. The Endeavor Games exists to Association of Blind Athletes, the 2019 Kevin Hughes Peg Sullivan Nancy Carney Danny McKay Herman Spieth Mike & Becky Nancy & Carl create competitive, fun, safe and high quality IBSA Goalball & Judo International Let’s Make History! Alex Leckron Percy Talati Helen B. Chaffee Elizabeth McMillan John Stump Mushett Louraine sport competitions for physically disabled Qualifier June 28-July 10, 2019. Fort Stacie Lyman John Lietzke Jamie & Gary Louis Chergotis Ryan Millhouse Julie Sweet Parkview Health athletes throughout the United States. Wayne will welcome hundreds of Adrianne & Troy Lyon Arthur & Marcia Thompson Wally Christ James Montgomery Dave Syndrome athletes and delegates from around the Peg Maginn Litton Team Turnstone Chloe Louise Cook Jerome Muldoon Becky Talati June 13: world as they compete to earn their Ann Mallers Turnstone 75th Dale Crabill Kathryn Parrott Robert Keith Thomas Thank you to those Rosemary & Ron spot in the 2020 Tokyo Ellizabeth Miller Anniversary Kathryn Current Steve Perry Corbin Leigh who gave on Mausser Board of Directors’ Gala Be a part of the largest Paralympic Games! Emily Moehnke Turnstone Staff Llowel Davis Lura Pfeiffer Sky Walker #Giving Tuesday. Holly Miller international event in Diana Fox Mustard Mike & Becky Jeff Tyler Jane Deister Jim Phillips Ryan Weeks Also, a huge The sparkles and suits get brought out for Fort Wayne’s history shoutout to the Toni & Greg Schenkel Turnstone’s signature fundraising event hosted Mushett Mia Welker Eleanor Ehinger Mary Reilly Betty & George August 10: by volunteering. Cynthia Nettleton Elaine Welty Patricia & Ross Ehle Melvin & Frances Weikert AWS Foundation Thomas & Mary Ellen by Turnstone’s Board of Directors’. The event Schon Norman Newman Wendy Evans Reisenbichler Dorothy Wetzel for matching features cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner, JERK League Golf Outing $6,500! In total, we Jeff & Jill Schwarz To volunteer, reach out to Wilma Parker IN MEMORY OF: Sandra Ferry Jeff Rhoades Laurie Williams and unique live and silent auctions. A special Barb & Don Shown Jane Pautsch Julian Franke LaMoine Linda, Timothy & raised $15,710! In partnership with the JERK league, all Beth Moody at (260) 483- Nancy Shriner “Mission Moment” is shared by a Turnstone Tanner Pfeiffer Leonard “Butch” Sandy & Derek Franz Romy-Yingling Benjamin Wysong proceeds from this casual and fun 18- 2100 or beth@turnstone. AWS Foundation Rick & Jane Sowers client, which always proves to be the highlight The Plassman Adams Edward Fuhrman Karen Rorick Patrick Zent hole golf scramble benefits Turnstone. Kathy & Joe Baer Marty & Jeff Sturges of this extraordinary evening. org. To learn more about Family Richard Bardey Richard Hake Judy Rothgeb Bethany Ballard Peter & Kathleen the event, visit turnstone. Luke Purnell Mary Barnes Thomas Haley Dolores Schaefer Kristen & Win Boon Sullivan Rosemary Reszel Thomas Bastress Rosalie Hamilton Beverly Scheiderer org/ibsa2019. Tina Tazian Patti & Rick John Beckman Dr. James J. Harris Russwurm