Headway Spring 2025

headway 2025 EDITION

Always Future Forward GROWING OUR CONTINUUM + ENHANCING CARE

HOMES OF HOPE HUBBELL EXTREME BUILD P. 6

GROWING OUR CONTINUUM OF CARE P. 10

FOUNDATION FEATURES P. 17

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On With Life has grown its music therapy department by bringing on a full-time music therapist for the Long-Term Skilled Care program. New music therapist Amanda Happel enjoys a session with Cassidy Froisland at the new Polk City location.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON WITH LIFE, INC.

Jeb Lee, MHA, Chair Rudy Fors, MBA, Vice Chair John Ledvina, MS, CPA, Treasurer Tracy Bollin, Secretary Brian Clark Mark Dearden, DO, FAAFP Brett Fisher Thomas J. Friedman Marc Harding, JD, DO

Carl Harris, FSA, MAAA, FCA Sara Johnston, PhD, CRC Todd Misel Sue Rasmussen John Snyder Jaclyn Taylor Steve Van Oort Donna Walter, MBA

ON WITH LIFE, LTD.

Diana Hoogestraat, MSW, LISW, President Jean Shelton, PhD, MBA, FACHE, Secretary Rudy Fors, MBA, Treasurer Kate Benson Larson, MA, CRC, CDMS John Snyder, AIA ON WITH LIFE FOUNDATION

Jeffrey Lamberti, JD, President Emeritus Steve Van Oort, President Andrea Woodard, Vice President Libby Crimmings, Secretary Thomas J. Friedman, Treasurer

LETTER FROM THE CEO

ABOUT THE COVER

Janelle Conley Arthur Filean, MBA Carl Harris, FSA, MAAA, FCA Kim Hegedus Meredith Lamberti, JD Jean Shelton, PhD, MBA, FACHE

ON WITH LIFE SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Jean Shelton, PhD, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer Dave Anders, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIST, Chief Clinical Officer Sarah Bacehowski, Director of Public Relations and Marketing Samantha Braune, Director of Community Services Jim Foreman, Chief Financial Officer Dave Hjalmquist, Director of IT Angie Jackson, MS-CCC-SLP, CBIST-AP, MBA, Director of Referrals and Admissions Dan Logan, Director of Performance Improvement and Quality Management Tammy Miller, COTA/L, MHS, CBIST, CCM, Director of Outpatient Services Matthew Steen, MHA, MBA, HR Director and Compliance Officer Pat Stilwill, BA, LNHA, CBIS, Executive Director of Programs and Services Sara Wilson, Foundation Executive Director

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his past year was full of wonderful stories, many of which were related to several key projects at On With Life.

In late spring we officially relocated our Long-Term Skilled Care program from Glenwood to Polk City. It is hard to describe how much work and planning was needed to successfully move this fragile group of persons served.

We are proud to say the move went well and our team and persons served are settling into their new home. (Read more on page 14).

Shortly after, we partnered with New Horizons and opened the On With Life at New Horizons Day Center. This new program has allowed us to grow our continuum by offering social and community-based support to the intellectually disabled and those who have experienced a brain injury or other neurological condition. (Read more on page 10).

And finally, we worked with Hubbell Realty Company last fall to build two new family homes on our Ankeny campus. These homes allow persons served and loved ones the option to stay on campus, free of charge, during their rehabilitation. No one should have to go through this difficult journey alone, and we are happy to report the houses have been between 85 - 100% occupancy since opening! (Read more on page 6).

Even after a busy 2024, our mission to expand upon our programming is not done. Our future is full of exciting opportunities, including working closely with community partners to address the additional needs of the medically complex. We hope the number of those we touch with our services continues to grow, and that we can provide what is needed to ensure a life well lived.

Headway Magazine is published annually by On With Life, a not-forprofit organization and a Midwest leader in brain injury rehabilitation.

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JEAN SHELTON - CEO

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HAPPENINGS

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HOMES OF HOPE HUBBELL

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MEET JEFF

EXTREME BUILD

AN ON WITH LIFE PERSON SERVED

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GROWING OUR CONTINUUM

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Q+A: DIGNITY

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LONG-TERM CARE

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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT:

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FOUNDATION

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MEET KAREN

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MEET GRACE

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OF CARE

OF RISK

PROGRAM TRANSITION

Charles Balvanz works on navigating the tractor steps during a physical therapy session. Below: The Plunkett family poses on the access device that has been dedicated to former person served Brad Plunkett.

BEAD PROGRAM

FEATURES

A VOLUNTEER

A DONOR

DONOR REPORT

Last spring a custom-made John Deere tractor/combine access device was successfully installed onto On With Life’s therapy grounds. Since then, numerous persons served (especially those with farming-related goals) have been able to utilize the device during therapy sessions. Read the story behind this project at ONWITHLIFE.ORG/TRACTOR.

Happenings

On With Life PD Warriors at the Annual APDA Optimism Walk

APDA OPTIMISM WALK Last fall On With Life put together a team to participate in the annual Iowa Chapter American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) Optimism Walk.

The On With Life PD Warriors team was made up of staff members, persons served and their loved ones. Not only did this group spend the day advocating and raising awareness, they also raised over $6,000 for the APDA! This money will be used for Parkinson’s research as well as resources for those living with the disease.

On With Life’s outpatient Coralville team celebrates at the annual Coolest Places to Work Award Ceremony

Members of the Academy for Certified Brain Injury Specialists Board attend a meeting at On With Life’s outpatient clinic in Ankeny

CBIS HANDBOOK CONTRIBUTIONS

TEAM RECOGNITION In 2024 On With Life received the Des Moines Register Top Workplace Award for the twelfth time, as well as the Corridor Business Journal’s Coolest Places to Work Award for the third time! Congratulations to all On With Life staff members on these special accomplishments.

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Last summer the sixth edition of the Essential Brain Injury Guide, which is used for the Certified Brain Injury Specialists (CBIS) training, was released with the help of On With Life staff! Dave Anders and Angie Jackson, who both sit on the Academy for Certified Brain Injury Specialists Board, were authors of the new guide along with fellow On With Life employees Tammy Miller and Dr. Dave Demarest. Approximately 1,800 healthcare professionals will use this guide every year.

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Person-Centered Approach

While hundreds of trade partners and volunteers were hard at work during the week of the 2024 Homes of Hope Hubbell Extreme Build, so were persons served at On With Life.

Speech-Language Pathologist Abi Fortsch wanted persons served to be able to participate, so she came up with a project that would allow them to contribute to the build in their own way – building flower boxes for the new homes.

Every step of the process, including measuring wood, cutting boards and nailing the boxes together, was done by a group of persons served. Some had experience in wood working while others did not, but everyone was able to get involved and participate in functional therapy along the way. Problem solving, sequencing, balance and strength are just a few of the many skills that were practiced throughout this project.

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Person-Centered Approach

Homes of Hope HUBBELL EXTREME BUILD

Learn more about available family housing at ONWITHLIFE.ORG/ FAMILY-HOUSE

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hen CEO of Hubbell Realty Company, Rick Tollakson, and his team were first shown On With Life’s main Ankeny campus by a mutual connection and community

leader, they knew it would be the perfect fit for the 6th Hubbell Extreme Build.

complimented by additional on-site family housing,” said Rick.

“The thoughtful design of the campus and recent enhancements to both the inpatient and outpatient facilities needed to be

When approached to be the recipient of the Hubbell Extreme Build, On With Life asked for just one family home.

The build started with a parade where Hubbell and On With Life staff members, trade partners, volunteers, board members and persons served made their way from one house plot to the other while chanting “Homes of Hope!” The energy and excitement radiating from the crowd was contagious!

Once the parade had concluded and opening remarks had been made, it took just seconds before the first walls of the homes were officially up.

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On With Life’s campus was buzzing for 60 straight hours as the homes were built at an impressive pace. Because of the dedication of so many crews and volunteers, the project quickly fell ahead of schedule and by the end of day three, night shifts were called off. Work continued over the next couple of days and before the week was over, two brand new beautifully constructed family homes were officially a part of On With Life’s campus.

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$854,807

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million donated in LABOR AND MATERIALS from 50 + partners

MEALS DONATED and fed to crew members and volunteers during the week

However, once the Hubbell Construction teams saw the overarching layout and future plans for the campus, they decided to build not just one, but both homes that On With Life had envisioned.

Throughout 2023 and 2024 the teams at both Hubbell and

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raised from individuals and businesses to SUPPORT THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION

VOLUNTEERS during the week helped make the build possible

On With Life worked hard to fundraise and plan for the project. After months of seeking donors, scheduling trades and figuring out logistics, the Homes of Hope Hubbell Extreme Build officially kicked off the morning of September 13. +

“I needed specialized neuro therapy after my brain injury but after making the long trip to On With Life’s outpatient clinic in Ankeny, I was unable to function during my sessions. On With Life offered me the family home so that I could attend therapy without the burden of expense on me or my family.

Their kindness and professionalism has made a significant difference during a challenging time for me, and has allowed me to take my life back.”

- AMANDA BUENTING OUTPATIENT PERSON SERVED

In October, the teams and community celebrated the official opening of the homes with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Since then, occupancy of both homes has been between 85 - 100% occupancy, and numerous individuals have shared their appreciation for this resource.

“We are proud of the family homes and we hope they are used for years to come,” said Rick.

Each family home has five bedrooms, allowing ten persons served or families to stay on campus. Because of this additional space On With Life has been able to expand who they are able to offer the homes to, including family members visiting persons served who live at the LongTerm Skilled Care facility in Polk City and persons served traveling for outpatient services.

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n May 2023, Jeff Nielsen flew to Las Vegas for what was supposed to be a one-week leisurely trip. However, on his first night there, Jeff took a head-first fall and sustained a spinal cord injury that left him unable to make it back home to Iowa City. Incapable of moving his legs and with minimal function in his hands, finding a way home that wouldn’t break the bank was a tall order. Fortunately, Jeff’s family found On With Life’s inpatient program in Ankeny where not only would he receive the care and rehabilitation he needed closer to home, a staff member was willing to fly to Vegas and help bring Jeff back.

“At the time I fought it tooth and nail,” said Jeff. “I thought, ‘what would a rehabilitation center in Ankeny have that one in Vegas doesn’t’?”

Jeff attends an ISU basketball game with his team as a therapy outing

Jeff continues therapy at On With Life's outpatient clinic in Coralville

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Yet his family insisted, and 10 months after the accident Jeff’s trip to Vegas would finally come to an end. He arrived at On With Life, which Jeff now says was the best decision his daughter ever made.

While Jeff had received some therapy during his six months in an inpatient rehabilitation facility in Vegas, On With Life was different.

In Vegas he had been mostly confined to his bed and room. At On With Life, he was getting up daily for therapy sessions, meals, activity groups and outings. Right away his team began working with him to move his feet and un-clench his hands, and slowly he began to progress.

Jeff enjoyed therapy sessions where he could use the FES bike or be in the pool – both of which allowed him to move his legs and gave him a sense of normalcy. He looked forward to music therapy and adaptive

fitness sessions and jumped Jeff participates at any chance he had to go in an adaptive on a community outing. Even fitness session though the avid Hawkeye fan was forced into an Iowa State shirt, the evening his therapy team took him out to an Iowa State men’s basketball game is one of his fondest memories from the four months he spent at On With Life.

“That is a great example of how the team goes above and beyond,” said Jeff. “Their dedication to persons served is unreal.”

When it came time to discharge, continuing outpatient therapy at On With Life was a no brainer. Jeff now lives at home with a live-in CNA and attends therapy at On With Life’s outpatient clinic in Coralville several times a week, where he continues to strengthen his hands and work towards walking without assistance. What Jeff strives for most is independence and while his journey has been long and tough, he does recognize how far he has come, thanks to On With Life.

“It has been over a year and half now and while I am not fully better, I am making progress,” said Jeff. “I’m excited about where this can still go.” +

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Pride In Expertise

In 2024 On With Life had the opportunity to host two national Courses.

In the spring the training facility in Ankeny hosted 39 individuals from across the country for the LSVT Big and Loud Certification course, and a few months later 65 individuals from around the world came for the Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist (CSRS) training.

The furthest attendee came all the way from Saudi Arabia!

The On With Life Academy continues to seek unique opportunities like this and is excited to share that the CSRS will be returning in 2026.

Learn more about upcoming trainings and education events at ONWITHLIFE.ORG/EDUCATION.

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hroughout 30+ years of history, On With Life continuously finds new ways to enhance its mission statement:

“Joining hands, hearts, and minds to help persons living with brain athy McCoy is part of one of the eight injury or other neurological families that founded On With Life. Her conditions getsustained On With Life.” brother, John Konkol, a traumatic

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brain injury from a motorcross accident in is the driver had behind every 1985This andmission after hisstatement stay in the hospital, new program, building, piece of equipment, etc. Most nowhere to go. Lack of post-acute support recently, it’s the reason behind the partnership that for brain injuries not just in Iowa, but formed between On With Lifeled andJohn’s New Horizons throughout the country, is what last year. family, and several others who echoed their concern, to take action.

“We are always looking for ways to better understand the needs of those we aserve, specifically, “We felt like we were on deserted island inin light of the chronic and sometimes progressive natures of the middle of nowhere with brain injury back the conditions they may deal with,” said CEO Jean in 1985,” said Cathy. “There seemed to be no Shelton. isolationarm is reported in nearly 90% specialty for “Social this particular of medicine.” of the brain injury population. Our goal is to provide While thisofspecialty was rehabilitation, and theestablishing highest quality life following important to thebefounding so was such as this cannot achieved families, without programs supporting future families who would find New Horizons.” themselves in this same situation. Being Aware of the need for these types of services in the heavily involved in John’s recovery journey, community, initial dialogue began between New Cathy knows how a brain injury can impact not just the individual, but the entire family.

The community celebrates the ribbon cutting of On With Life at New Horizons Center

Persons served at On With Life at New Horizons enjoy recreation time in the program's outdoor space

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CONTINUUM GROWTH TIMELINE Persons served attend a holiday outing at B-Roll Bowling in Ankeny

1991 SAMANTHA BRAUNE

On With Life opens Post-Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation program in Ankeny

ASPTA, MSOL, CBIST

Meet Sam Braune: Director of Community Services

Local caricature artist, Caricatures

by Steph, visited the program and drew fun caricature portraits for persons served

Horizons and On With Life boards of directors. Already serving a similar population and having aligned goals, the discussions between the organizations naturally evolved and the mutual idea of an acquisition came to be.

On July 1, 2024 On With Life at New Horizons Center opened, officially adding day services to On With Life’s continuum of care.

“This program continues to be recreation based and led by the same team of dedicated staff who were part of New Horizons long before the acquisition,” said Sam Braune, On With Life’s

director of community services. “Day services continue to and will always be focused on meeting the needs of our persons served while incorporating various activities focused on engagement and overall well-being.”

Daily activities, which range from exercise and education to games and crafts, aim to improve and maintain physical, cognitive, social and emotional functioning for persons served. The program often hosts groups, such as the Blank Park Zoo or local choirs, and schedules

Sam Braune began her career at On With Life 11 years ago as a member of the inpatient therapy team. In 2021 she transitioned into the role as director of community services where she oversees On With Life’s residential neuro rehabilitation program, as well as On With Life at New Horizons Center day services.

1996 On With Life opens LongTerm Skilled Care program in Glenwood

2005 On With Life builds OWL Creek apartments on Ankeny campus

2011 On With Life begins offering outpatient services in Ankeny

2018 On With Life opens Residential Neuro Rehabilitation Home

2020 On With Life opens outpatient clinic in Coralville

2023 monthly outings to further engage persons served with the community.

This addition has been an exciting step forward as On With Life continues to grow, and nearly completes the continuum of care that allows persons served to stay immersed within On With Life during their rehabilitation journey. +

On With Life builds new outpatient clinic in Ankeny

2024 On With Life moves Long-Term Skilled Care program to Polk City

2024 On With Life at New Horizons Center offers day programming

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What is dignity of risk, and how can it be valuable in rehabilitation? On With Life experts Alison Whitaker and Taylor Albaugh define the concept and talk through how the team at On With Life incorporates it into care plans.

our experts

Dignity of Risk WHAT IS DIGNITY OF RISK?

TAYLOR ALBAUGH PT, DPT, CBIS

Physical Therapist

Dignity of risk is the concept of respecting the decisions individuals make regarding the risks they are willing to take. Having the opportunity to try something, and possibly fail, can be valuable in achieving end goals and maximizing independence.

WHY DOES THIS CONCEPT PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN REHABILITATION?

ALISON WHITAKER MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS

Speech Language Pathologist

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Maximizing safety can come at the expense of maximizing rehabilitation potential. We don’t want to be so focused on the possibility of failure that we never give our persons served the opportunity to try the things that are important to them.

People are free to take risks in their own lives whether or not they have a neurological condition – the risk of failure is part of

being human. We believe the rehabilitation setting should be no different.

WHAT DOES IMPLEMENTING THIS CONCEPT AT ON WITH LIFE LOOK LIKE?

Dignity of risk can be implemented in several ways. Ultimately, we want to collaborate with the person served and their support system to understand what their rehabilitation goals are and then help them get there.

If someone has a goal that seems too “risky,” such as rock climbing or returning to work, we often find ways to help them work toward that goal in a gradual fashion that prevents them from undertaking too much risk at any given point.

Another way we can implement dignity of risk is by preventing or reducing physical restraints

(such as lap restraints or enclosed beds) in a person served’s environment. We work with them to find alternative methods of seeking assistance. We also support persons served and their caregivers in assessing risk by providing education on how their injury may affect performance in real-world scenarios, as some risks (e.g. driving) may simply be too great to undertake.

HOW DOES THIS CONCEPT ALIGN WITH ON WITH LIFE’S MISSION AND VALUES?

Dignity of risk strongly aligns with our personcentered approach.

By recognizing the importance of our persons served autonomy, we can work together as partners in reaching their rehabilitation goals rather than telling them what they ‘can’ and ‘can’t’ do. +

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Passion for Work

In July 2024, On With Life was introduced to its new therapy dog – Lucky!

While she is currently in training and working up to taking the official therapy dog certification test, she has already brought so much joy to persons served in all of On With Life’s programs.

She provides a happy place and sense of comfort when needed, and brings motivation to therapy sessions by encouraging persons served to engage in activities that require balance, reaching and endurance.

Lucky looks forward to playing fetch, enjoys munching on an ice cube or chunk of cheese, and perks up when you bring out her tennis ball or an old sock. She is the perfect (and cutest) addition to On With Life’s team!

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Passion for Work

THE JOURNEY is better

TRAVELED TO GET HER

Staff members help prepare the new building for persons served

MOVING THE LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM

“This transition was a huge undertaking that would not have been as successful without the teamwork and collaboration of so many people working together and focusing on our persons served.”

JENI LEWIS

Program Administrator

When it was announced in April 2022 that the Glenwood Resource Center would be closing in 2024, On With Life immediately began the process of seeking out a new home for its Long-Term Skilled Care program. While finding a new location and renovating a building was a significant undertaking, it is only half the story.

A group of 32 persons served, a fragile population with intense medical needs and varying levels of cognition, would need to move when the new building was complete.

Wanting to ensure a safe and minimally disruptive move for them, planning began

immediately. For almost two years staff members across several On With Life teams and programs came together to form committees and task forces, each focused on a specific part of the transition process.

It was decided that the best way to go about the moving process would be to move two or three persons served a day, five days a week, over the course of three weeks.

A detailed schedule was created of when each person served would move. For every person served there was a team to pack up their belongings, drive the trailer, drive the person served, unpack belongings, and tour the persons served around

their new home upon arrival to Polk City. For every scheduled staff member there was a backup, as well as an emergency team in case something went wrong.

The official move took place May into June of 2024 and because of the amount of planning and preparation that went into the process, was a great success. Nearly a year later all 40 beds in the new facility are full, and persons served and staff continue to settle into their new home. +

HONORABLE MENTIONS Long-term care leadership team for all the time and efforts spent in planning and executing the move

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Staff who continued to work with persons served in Glenwood up until the move

Staff who drove back and forth between Ankeny and Glenwood for months leading up to the move

The facilities team for preparing Polk City for move in, and Glenwood for move out

Ankeny nursing for training new staff leading up to the move

Staff who volunteered to help move persons served, build furniture for the new building, etc.

Staff who helped cover the workloads of those heavily involved in the transition process

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

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ver the past year persons served through her diagnosis. As the days served have found motivation through in On With Life’s outpatient passed and Fallon’s collection of beads the process, and staff have enjoyed program have collected beads during grew, Darcy couldn’t help but compare engaging with persons served in this their rehabilitation journeys. Each her family’s experience to the journey new way that helps them become more bead represents a involved in their significant hurdle own plans of care.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT or accomplishment, Collecting beads has such as completing also helped persons The concept of the bead program has a direct relationship with neuro a therapy evaluation served share their rehabilitation by involving the “happy neurotransmitters”: endorphins, or managing experience with dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin. Experiences create chemical reactions an emotionally others, using the in the brain that make individuals feel happy. The bead program specifically challenging day, visualization to tell involves the release of dopamine, the “reward chemical”, that is activated so that persons their stories in a by completed tasks and achieved goals. It also incorporates serotonin, the served have a visual unique way. “mood stabilizer”, which is activated when individuals experience pride, representation of growth and feelings of accomplishment.

Darcy is currently their hard work in the process and progress. The of growing the Rose with Strength bead program of many persons served at On With program, starting with On With Life’s was implemented by Occupational Life. She began to think about how she inpatient and long-term care programs.

Therapist Darcy Cortum, who got the could implement a similar concept at Her goal is to make the Rose with idea from her daughter’s stay in the On With Life and when Fallon passed Strength bead program a company-wide NICU. in February 2024, Darcy was motivated initiative, eventually expanding to the to make it happen in honor of her Darcy’s daughter, Fallon, Residential Neuro Rehabilitation and daughter. was born with a rare day services programs so that person kidney disease. For four The program found a lot of success in served are able to participate across On months Darcy spent every day by her its initial year with nearly 75 persons With Life’s continuum of care. + side collecting beads as Fallon fought served choosing to participate. Persons headway magazine |

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People First

In 2024 On With Life celebrated its 10th Annual Celebrate Life event More than 400 individuals gathered at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny and over $180,000 was raised through donations, raffle sales and a silent auction.

During the ceremony honorary co-chairs Luisita McBurney (On With Life Inc. Board member) and Brian Clark (On With Life Inc. Board member and previous person served), shared about their On With Life experiences, and several awards were given to individuals who have impacted the organization in various ways. Four powerful stories from persons served were also shared – scan here to watch them.

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A NOTE FROM STEVE VAN OORT, PRESIDENT OF THE ON WITH LIFE FOUNDATION BOARD

STEVE VAN OORT

As we reflect on the past year, I’m filled with immense pride and gratitude for the incredible journey we’ve had together. Our recent history has been full of remarkable progress, transformation and growth—both for On With Life and the people we are privileged to serve.

Through your unwavering generosity and dedication, we’ve been able to achieve many significant milestones.

Our community of donors has truly been a beacon of hope, showing up in extraordinary ways to ensure that our work continues.

Your gifts, whether large or small, have allowed us to enhance our programs, expand our services, and ensure that individuals on their journeys to recovery can continue to move forward with dignity and support.

However, while we have made giant strides, the work is far from over. As we look to the future, we know that our mission is ongoing, and the need for support will only continue to grow. Our vision is bold, and the impact we can achieve together is profound, but it will take continued investment and collaboration to ensure we are able to create lasting change in the years to come.

As we move into the new year, we ask for your continued support in helping us build on this momentum.

Together, we can ensure that the foundation’s work thrives, and those we serve are empowered to live their lives to the fullest.

Thank you for your trust and partnership! I would welcome the opportunity to connect with you to see how your philanthropy goals and individual passions might align with On With Life’s fundraising initiatives.

Reach out to foundation@ onwithlife.org, and the team can connect us.

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Numbers

On With Life’s mission is supported by the generosity of many donors, volunteers and advocates who offer financial donations, in-kind donations, time and/or talent. Thank you for your support in 2024!

937 total DONORS

of employees participated in the GIVING CAMPAIGN

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2,814

$1.2

LEGACY SOCIETY members

CIRCLE OF LIFE members

VOLUNTEER hours

MILLION DONATED in labor and materials from 50+ partners for the Homes of Hope Extreme Build

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ATTENDEES attendees at fundraising events

Steve Van Oort President, On With Life Foundation Board

75%

AMAZON GIFT ITEMS purchased

To read more about different ways you can support those On With Life serves, visit ONWITHLIFE.ORG/WAYS-TO-GIVE.

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or more than ten years Karen Tylka has been a part of On With Life’s Parkinson’s community. She started with the LSVT program shortly after being diagnosed with the disease in 2014, and continued to proceed with further therapy, support groups and PD programming that On With Life offers.

On With Life has become a second family for Karen, and

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she is known amongst staff for her commitment to checking in with her fellow persons served.

When Karen officially retired from her full-time job last year, On With Life Physical Therapist and Team Lead Gail McGaughy had an idea for her.

“Karen has always supported other people with Parkinson's,” said Gail. “She has a huge heart and wanted a way to give back to her community so when we saw a need at On With Life for peer mentoring, we knew just who to reach out to.”

Karen embraced Gail’s idea of peer mentoring and connected with three individuals in 2024. Her sessions were simply conversations about the struggles that come with a Parkinson’s diagnosis and tips to help combat the progression of the disease.

“People with Parkinson’s disease are always eager to hear what is working for others,” said Karen. “I have been exposed to what does and doesn’t work for me after 11 years and if I can share that knowledge with others, hopefully it can help them.”

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Karen runs with Bob Schmidt, a persons served with Parkinson's disease, during a therapy session at On With Life

Incorporating exercise and movement into her daily routine has consistently been a focus for Karen and sharing which exercises have worked for her are typically a part of her peer mentoring sessions.

And while this information has been greatly beneficial for those she is talking to, Karen has found that just being a peer and listening ear has been significantly impactful as well.

“These individuals are so happy to know that who they are talking to gets it,” said Karen.

“You can try to explain your experience to someone who doesn’t have Parkinson’s but to talk to someone who truly understands what you are going through helps you feel better. It makes you feel not so alone.”

Karen knows how a Parkinson’s diagnosis can feel isolating and hopes to evolve her peer mentoring to provide easier access for those looking for that connection. +

If you or your loved one has been diagnosed and are interested in peer mentoring, call the On With Life outpatient clinic at 515-298-9696.

Another great way to find support is through On With Lifes Parkinson’s disease programming! Learn more about the PD support group, boxing classes and PD Singers at ONWITHLIFE.ORG/GROUPS

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race Worlie worked at On With Life’s inpatient facility, first as an RN and then as an administrative assistant, for two years. She had initially been drawn to the impressive staffing ratios the role provided and ended up loving how that allowed her to get to know the persons served she worked with.

“I was able to walk with persons served and their families through a difficult time in their life,” said Grace.

“I enjoyed being able to be there for them.”

Grace was first introduced to being a donor during On With Life’s Employee Giving campaign – an annual event where employees are invited to support the organization by making a donation to the On With Life Foundation.

Knowing that her donation would directly impact persons served, Grace

Grace (center) volunteers at On With Life's 2024 Celebrate Life fundraising event

FOUNDATION FEATURES

made the decision to contribute a recurring gift from each of her paychecks.

Despite loving her role at On With Life, Grace eventually took a new role outside of the organization in order to be closer to home. However, even though her employment at On With Life had ended, her donations did not.

“I have seen what On With Life can do to help others,” said Grace. “I loved working there so much and I want to continue helping them carry out their mission.”

Grace continues to contribute with regular donations to the organization, as well as through her time. She loves coming back to volunteer at On With Life events, allowing her to catch up with past persons served and co-workers. +

Our Donors

Individuals, Organizations & Corporations

ABB/BIS, Inc. Laura Abbott Abendroth Russell Barnett Law Firm Ron Abrams Susan and Mark Ackelson Cindy Ackerman ADED, Inc. ADP Agilent Karin and John Ahrold Joetta and Jerry Akers Taylor Albaugh Dianne Alber Sarah and CJ Alexander Debbie Alfrey All Star Concrete Patrick Allen Barbara Alley American Heart Association Cathy and Bob Amfahr Brooke Amirov Lisa and Jeff Anderlik

Debra and David Anders Brittney Anderson LaVonne and Gary Anderson Martha and Bruce Anderson Megan and Rockford Anderson Roni Anderson Vicky and Larry Anderson Amy and Dave Andreesen Ankeny Sanitation Kelli Anliker John Anthofer Mary Antoun Robert Aplin Debra and Thomas Applebee Mel Applebee Deb and Paul Arend ASM Construction AssuredPartners John Auer Sandra and David Austin Sarah and Dan Bacehowski Mary and Bryan Baker

Baker Group Carol and Chuck Balvanz Bankers Trust Company Dr. John and Charman Banks Jeff Barnes Elena Bartemes B-Bop's Inc. Maranda Bear Joshua Beck John Becker Sarah and Jeff Becker Gloria and Leo Beebout Justin Beede Bonny Beenen Beisser Lumber Joanne Bell Brad Benson Linda Berg Veda and Terry Bergeson Vitus Bering Diane Berndt Amy and Bill Bethel

Karmen Betts Trynity Betzer Donna Bever Dale Bickenbach Abigail Bierma Amy Bishop Jane Blacketer Jill and Curt Blake Riley Blaylock Jess and Peter Blough Lisa and David Bluder Margo and Don Blumenthal Carmine and Steven Boal Bob Brown Chevrolet Bob's Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation Susan Bode Jessica and Matthew Boelman Judith Boes Jacob Boevers Laura and Tracy Bollin Stanton Bonta

Pam Bormann Jaime Bostic Kari Boyens Glen Braddy Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa Rebekah and Larry Brandmeyer Natalie Brandt Lauren Brant Chloe and Tim Bratvold Samantha Braune Steven Breese Shirlene Brendeland Jane Brenneman Max Bridgewater Paul Brinkman Leola Britten Olivia Broich Kathleen Brooks Adam Brown Claire and Thomas Brown George Brucks Raymond Brunk

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Our Donors

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, 2024, and December 31, 2024. 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 at 515-289-9611 or by email at FOUNDATION@ONWITHLIFE.ORG. More information on ways to give can be found online at ONWITHLIFE.ORG/FOUNDATION.

DONORS WHO CONTRIBUTE $1,000 OR MORE TO THE

Individuals, Organizations & Corporations (continued)

ON WITH LIFE EMPOWER HOPE FUND IN A CALENDAR YEAR ARE DESIGNATED AS CIRCLE OF LIFE SOCIETY MEMBERS.

In honor of Nancy Aldera

Janet and Randy Freel

Phyllis and Marc Peterson

Sarah and CJ Alexander

Kevin Funke

Dori and Brad Pote

Lisa and Jeff Anderlik

David Grieve

Sharon and Kent Quinn

Debra and David Anders

Mo and Jacque Grotjohn

Dana and Jim Rheinschmidt

Carol and Chuck Balvanz

Becky Hamilton

Ann and Darwin Rohlfsen

Diane Berndt

Norma Hanke

Sarah and Steve Roy

Lisa and David Bluder

Norma Harris

Marci and Don Rudd

Jan and Jim Herzberg

Sally and William Schroeder

Margo and Don Blumenthal Stanton Bonta Adam Brown

(in memory of Joel Herzberg)

Courtney and Jacob Huber Angie Jackson

Janet Phipps Burkhead and Tom Burkhead

Sara P. and Robert G. Johnston

Stephanie Carlson

Linda and Jeff Lamberti

Abby and Drew Conley

Chris, Bob “Lewy” and John Lewis and Olivia Truini

Janelle and Jim Conley

Dee and Gary Lynk

Amy and Brian deBuhr

Sharron Martin

Kevin Doherty

Tricia Matthies

(in honor of Greg Carlson)

(in honor of Tim Doherty)

Patty and Bob Dombrowe Michelle and Chris Doubleday Dave Egleston Jane Elsasser Jake Feuerhelm Gloria and Art Filean Brett, Lisa, Parker and Lucas Fisher Tammy and Jim Foreman Melissa and Rudy Fors

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Gail and Shayne McGaughy Tammy Miller Cindy and Dan Murphy Natalie and Brian Near Monte Nuehring Jeanne and Jim O’Halloran Judy and Carroll Ose Family (in honor of Lindsey Ose Weber)

Pam Otto

(in memory of Mike Ford and Chris Otto)

Laurie Shannon Jean Shelton Cindy Shubatt Travis M. Sisson Kathie Sommerfeld Jamie and Matthew Steen Pat and Ron Strah Abbie Thompson Pat and O. Jay Tomsen Donna and Terry Walter Deb Wegner Molly and Sam Wendel Lucy and Rick Wilhoit Sara and Travis Wilson Carol and Tim Wilson Marilyn and Eli Wirtz Andrea and Grant Woodard Jesse Wurth Jennifer Youngquist Anonymous (3)

Jill and Michael Budden Jen and Andy Burke Sharon and Michael Burke Janet Phipps Burkhead and Tom Burkhead Pam and Donald Burnikel Sharon and Jay Butterfield Jarrod Byerly Cody Campbell Leticia Campos Sherry Lynn Carder Tasha and Matthew Carl John Carlson Laura and Ken Carlson Marlys and Greg Carlson Stephanie Carlson Carpenter Law Firm Linda and Randy Carroll Marilyn and Frank Carroll Maria Casey Rosemary and Maurie Cashman Barb Cassler Lizz Cassler Bill Catrenich CBRE Central Bank Central Iowa Ready Mix Archana and Robin Chalise Debra Chandler Theresa Chandler Joyce and Rick Chapman Dan Chase Kerry and Rod Chase Amanda and Brian Cheese Chris Norton Foundation Angela Christensen Cory Christofferson Civil Design Advantage, LLC CKF Ann Reinhart and Brian Clark Anna Colgan Combined Systems Technology Commerce Bank Community State Bank Abby and Drew Conley Janelle and Jim Conley Kari and Derek Conley

Renee and Dana Conley Contractor Services of Iowa Kristen Conway Brittany Cook Cook Plumbing Corporation Paula Cordes Darcy and Joel Cortum Costco Wholesale Corporation Cox Design & Metal Fabrication, Inc. Carol and Leo Crall Jesse Crawford Libby and Joe Crimmings Bonnie and Pat Crosby Cynthia Cruz Barbara Cullen Shayla Cullen Samantha Cumings John Dalbey, Jr. Data Power Technology Group Lorraine Davis Tami and Jim Davis Mindi Dayton DC Installations Dean Snyder Construction Minda and Mark Dearden Ron Deardorff Amy and Brian deBuhr Patricia and Arnie DeJoode David Demarest Andrea Dencklau Denman CPA LLP Des Moines Area Association of Realtors Des Moines Steel Fence Tim Devine Diam Pest Control Matthew Diercks Carla and Steve Dippold Kathy and Bruce Dodge Kevin Doherty Patty and Bob Dombrowe Don White & Son Sodding Shelly and Chris Doubleday Natalie Dragstedt Becki and Dick Drahota Cathy Duffy Dutchman Installations Matthew Easley

Edward Jones Stephanie and Shawn Edwards Shan Egan Dave Egleston Sally Ehlert Steven Eilers Elder Corporation Elite Glass & Metal, LLC Amy and Todd Ellgren Ann and Jeffrey Ellinger Neala and Jim Ellingson Mary and Jim Elrod Jane Elsasser Megan and Zach Elsbecker EMC Insurance Companies Endless Floors Vicki and Monte Engh Heidi Ernst ErosionWorx Nate Esser Jo Marie and Steven Evans Excel Mechanical Deb Fecho Whitney Ferin Jake Feuerhelm Todd Figley Gloria and Art Filean Finishing Touch Plus Fire Protection Professionals First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation First Interstate Bank First National Bank Kim and Robert Fischbach Cindy and Thomas Fish Kara Fishburn Brett, Lisa, Parker and Lucas Fisher Jennifer and John Flaugh Floor & Decor Michelle Flora Donald and Marcia Flory Tammy and Jim Foreman Melissa and Rudy Fors Roger Fors Abi Fortsch Forvis Mazars Foundation Barbara and Craig Foss Roger Fox Becky and Dale Fredell Hailee Fredregill Janet and Randy Freel Christa Freeman Kara and David Freeman Kathy French Joanne and Tom Friedman Jordan Fuller Kevin Funke James Fyfe Gallagher Barbro Garland

Patrick Garvey Ruth Gassman Brandee Gatchel Martha Gatchel Sheri and Jeff Gatchel Katie Gathman Michael Gee Genuine Painting Cathy and Greg Gerjets Mary Gilman Mandy and Russell Gist Vivian and Alan Givant Becky and Steve Givens Becky and Mike Gloviak Nicole Golding Goodcoin Giving Fund Celia Goodman Emily Goodman Jessi Goodsell Hannah Gorres Granger Assumption Knights of Columbus, Chapter 12130 Jennifer Granzow Debra Grasso Great Southern Bank Brenda and Michael Greaves GreenState Credit Union David Grieve Marissa Grimes Grinnell Mutual Group Foundation Mo and Jacque Grotjohn Galene and George Groves Liz and Jake Gruver Guardian Pharmacy of Iowa (dba Right Dose) Liz and Devon Gurnett Alan and Jerrolyn Gustafon Peg Armstrong-Gustafson and Gregg D. Gustafson Eleanor Guthrie Coleen Haatvedt Miquel Hadsall Lynn and Howard Hagen Ben Halder Maurine and Max Hale Cary Halfpop Steve Halstead Rebecca Hamilton Hamilton Relay, Inc. Hanger Hanger Clinic Norma Hanke Russell J. Hansen John Hanson Marc Harding Charles Harper Deb Harre Norma Harris Sally and Carl Harris Karen and Bruce Harvey Kari Harvey

Ann and Keith Hatting Michelle Haupt Steve Hauschilt Sarah and Ross Hawker HD Supply DeAnn and Steve Hebert Kim Butler Hegedus and Dave Hegedus Heideman Drywall Abbey Henderson Heritage Building Materials Beverly and Ronald Herman Diane Hernandez Anna Heroux Kathy Herring Jan and Jim Herzberg Kimberly and Matthew Herzberg Kay and Gary Hickok Rebecca Hickok Elizabeth Hill Kellie and Preston Hinkle Connie Hirst Natalie and Clint Hite Elaine Hites Dave Hjalmquist Paula and Kevin Hoenig Cheryl Hoffa Barbara Holm-Ellis Connie and Daniel Holmes Homemakers Laura and Sean Honts Diana and Tom Hoogestraat Jody Horstman Mark Houk Rhonda Housken Scott and Kathy Howard Hubbell Realty Company Courtney and Jacob Huber Carrie Huff Shannon Hughes Daniel Huhn Marlene and Larry Hummel Jade Hunt Annette and J. Glenn Hunter HyVee Reusable Bag Program Megan and Daniel Ihrke IMEG Corp Angie Ingle Allie and Andrew Inhelder Patricia Iogha Iowa City Hospice | Visiting Nurse Association Iowa Farm Bureau Foundation Iowa Health Care Foundation Iowa Total Care Neil Irwin ISU Communications Club Angie Jackson Ashley Jackson Sharon and Leon Jagim James Hardie

Darrell Jansa Marge Jansa Patty Jensen Jeff Joens John Deere John Deere Des Moines Works Dallas Johnson Jay Johnson Marva and Allen Johnson Tracey and Richard Johnson Johnson Hardware Dana and Dwaine Johnston Jennifer Johnston Sara P. and Robert G. Johnston Kayla Jones Linda Jones Shaylen Jones Allison Jordan Wendy Jorgensen Ric Jurgens Allaire Jutting Zayla Jyawook Robert Kannmore Jennifer Kapaun and Mark Mallicoat Sue and Jerry Kauffman Sheku Kawa Keep It Clean Rosemary and Gary Keleher Nancy and Ronald Keller Sharon and Jack Keller Jeremy Kenseth Kinzler Materials Tom Kirchner Mona and Dan Kirkpatrick Blake Klett Kline Electric Echo and Scott Klumpers Janelle Knapp Knights of Columbus OLIH Knights of Columbus St. Mary - Holy Cross Council 15347 Marla and Steve Knutson Kimberly Kochel Amy and Daniel Koestner Kohler Debbi and Andy Konkol Sarah Kopitzke Mikhayla Korpela Ruth Kpeayeh Geri Kragel Marilyn and Lowell Kramme Josie Krause Krause Gentle Foundation Brady Krischel Jenifer and Mike Krischel Karla and John Kruzich Patrice and Jeffrey Kuecker Cassa and Dean Kuhn Clark Kuhns Cheryl Lair

Charlene and Don Lamberti Linda and Jeffrey Lamberti Meredith Lamberti Lamberti, Murphy & Strong, P.C. Cathi and Chuck Lammert Larry Fleck & Son Trucking Kate Benson Larson and Ross Larson Dawn and Tom Ledin Barb and John Ledvina Rebecca and Jeb Lee Julie Lehman Alexis Leibert Lisa Leighton Chris, Bob “Lewy” and John Lewis and Olivia Truini Jeni Lewis Liberty Ready Mix Liz and Mike Lichtenberger Kathy and Robert Lickteig Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB) Foundation Sara Lindaman Lynn and James Lindberg Mary and David Lindburg Sharon Lindo Live A Better Life, Inc. DBA Home Instead Alan Lockin Gelene and Robert Logsdon Melanie Long Erin Lorenzen Val and John Loughran Cheryl and David Lowe Victoria Lowery Lowry Constrution Nancy and Joseph Lucas Lumbermans Drywall & Roofing Supply Carolyn and John Lund Tong Luvan Glenys Bittick Lynch Dee and Gary Lynk Tammy Maaske Kirk MacVey Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital- Lincoln Katie Mahler Lindsay Maltas Joanne Margolis Laura and Edgar Maritim Tami and David Marr Laura Martin Sharron Martin Martin Brothers Distributing Co., Inc. Angie Mason Susan and Tom Mass Janet Masteller Brad Mattear Tricia Matthies Debra and Jeff Mau Susan and Joe Mayfield Donna and Doug McAninch Luisita and Larry McBurney

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Pat McCarty Family Stephanie McCarty Kathleen McCombs Logan McCool Cathy McCoy Corliss McDonald Natalie and Marty McDonald Mandi McDonald Mason McDougal Deb and Steve McEachron Charity McEvoy McFarland Clinic Gail and Shayne McGaughy McKesson Medical-Surgical Andrea and Mark McKinley Shelley McLaren Jan McMurray

WAYS TO GIVE GIFTS TO THE ON WITH LIFE FOUNDATION CAN BE MADE IN PERSON, ONLINE OR THROUGH THE MAIL AND CAN INCLUDE:

• Gifts made to the On With Life Empower Hope Fund • Gifts designated to a specific fund • Gifts in memory or in honor of friends or loved ones • In-kind gifts benefitting our persons served/ families or programs • Employermatched gifts • Gifts of stock or distributions from your IRA • Bequests in your will or trust • Designating your United Way gifts to On With Life • Sponsorship of our events • Volunteering time

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Our Donors

Deb and Jim McNamara Michael McNeil Beth and Matt McQuillen Katie Meersman Dennis Meints Kelsey Messerschmidt Erin and Aaron Meyer Emily and John Michel Microsoft MidAmerican Energy Foundation Midwest Mattress Midwest Speech & Swallowing Lacey Miles Amy Miller Lacey Miller Tammy Miller Todd Misel Amina Mkama MMC Contractors Modern Electrical Services Modern Woodmen of America Moehl Millwork Andy Moffitt Chloe Mogler Mara Moll Renee and Erik Monson Kurtis Moore Patricia Moore Jolene Moran Serena Morehead Corey and Patrick Morrison Shannon Morrow Movement Foundation, Inc. Diane Muehlenthaler Peter Mueller Carol Murken Cindy and Dan Murphy Pat and Larry Murphy Trent Murphy Landan Myers A. Myers Olson National Seating & Mobility Dave Naumann NB Golf Cars Carrie Neal Natalie and Brian Near Nebraska Furniture Mart Neighborhood Finance Corp Kerry Nelsen New Hope United Methodist Church Women John Niebaum Jayme and Brandon Niebuhr Delores and Andy Nielsen Emily Nielsen Nikkel & Associates, Inc. dba NAI Electrical Contractors Jane Noble Melissa Norman Northwest Steel Erection

Northwestern Mutual Central Iowa NuCara Home Medical Monte Nuehring NuMotion Cathy and Jim Obermeier O'Donnell & Friends Charities Jeanne and Jim O'Halloran O'Hara's Son Roofing Joel Olah Sue and Dick O'Neill Judy and Carroll Ose Family Tiffany and James Oswald Pamela Otto Nancy Owen Deanna Page Sonia Page Heidi Palmer Paramount Pergolas Parkinson's Foundation - Heartland Chapter PDM Pearson Bollman Law, PLLC Becca Perks Permobil Cindy and Christopher Peta Bret Petersen Phyllis and Marc Peterson Margaret and Dave Pfannes Pfizer Pilot Club of Iowa City Sarah Pimlott Joyce and Brad Pingel Jeremy Pins Andrew Piro Polk County Board of Supervisors Rhonda and Mike Pollock Matthew Poots Casey Port Erin and Dwight Porter Tave Porto Dori and Brad Pote Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino Kaye and Dennis Price Lori Price Jodi and Mike Prichard Principal Financial Group Foundation Karla Przybyszewski Quantum Rehab Joan and Tom Quinlin Sharon and Kent Quinn Joan and David Racki Monica Radcliffe Sam Rasmussen Sue Rasmussen Travis Rasmussen Ronda and Jon Rathe Deb Rawlins Redfox Kim and Alex Reed Kacey Reicks

Randy Reid Matthew Reiff Krista Reis Virginia Renaud Dawn and Shawn Reynolds Dana and Jim Rheinschmidt Tony Rhoda Sonni Ricklefs Barb and Jim Rinell Bobbi Jo and Ian Rinker Janine and Jim Rinker Tammy Robbins Jackie Roberts Nick Robertson Sara Robertson Ann and Darwin Rohlfsen Madison Rollefson Brenda Romig Gina Rooney Rosales Masonry Jennifer and Jeffrey Rose Johanna Mayer and Joel Rosenthal Rotary Club of Ankeny Andrea and Aaron Rothrock Bristi Rouse Cynthia Rowley-Sullivan and Steve Sullivan Sarah and Steve Roy Carolyn and Adam Ruan Marci and Don Rudd Debra and Steve Ruddick Matt Ruehling Lisa and David Russell John Rutherford Ryan Companies Ryun, Givens & Co., P.C. Sue Sandahl Jana Sandholm Paula and Tom Sandmeier Laura and Jim Sarcone III Kathy Sassatelli Patrick Scanlon Mary Scarpino Kimberly and Scott Schaaf Anne and Alec Schaufenbuel Brooke Schelin Stephanie and Jason Schmid Jeanne and Robert Schmidt Katherine and John Schmidt Diana and Dennis Schroeder and family Sally and William Schroeder Dan Schulte Kari Jo and Richard Schulte Linda and Steve Scott Security National Bank SEI Security Deanna Sellner ServiceMaster by Rice SFM Mutual Insurance Company

Kimberly and Craig Shadur Laurie and John Shannon Heidi Sharp Sheldahl United Methodist Church Women Jean Shelton Sherwin Williams Malcolm Showalter Cindy Shubatt Siena Hills Homeowners Association The Harms Family Sierra Pacific Patsy Simoni Sheila Sinclair Travis M. Sisson Michael Skahill Melinda Skellenger Mary and Rick Skinner Darlene Smith Michelle and Richard Smith Molly and Dennis Smith Savannah Smith Andrew Snyder John Snyder Snyder and Associates, Inc. Kathie Sommerfeld Sonar Development Partners Mary Sorensen Nellie and Norvin Spencer Kimberly Spitzig Caitlin Sprecher Sonja Squiers Megan Srinivas Kelsey Sroka St. Peter and St. James Luther League State Farm - Ryan Reiner Jamie and Matthew Steen Mike Steen Frances Stefani April Stevens Stacy and Craig Stevens Lauri and Pat Stilwill Ryan Stockdale Kathy and Robert Stone Ruth and Bob Stotler Pat and Ron Strah Carly Straub Derek Strickfort Structural Component Systems (SCS) Gary Stubbs Kris and Tim Stumpf Sunbelt Rentals Scott Sundet Sunrise Medical SVPA Architects Audrey Swanson Michelle Sweeting Mary and Mark Tallman Jaclyn Taylor Jeanne and Bruce Taylor

Grant Taylor Charlotte Tharp Somvang and Paychit Thavonekham The Auto Club Group The Hansen Company The Kidder Company The Kitchen & Bath Co. The Meinders Foundation the Outside Scoop The Rasmussen Group Jody and Brandon Thies Anne Thomas Jade Thomas Brad Thomason Erin Thomason Abigail Thompson Amy Thompson Betty Thompson Kate Thompson Martin Tigges Marilyn Titus Nora Tobin Diane and Duane Tolander Pat and O. Jay Tomson Dante Toriello Maria Torrez de Patlan and Francisco Patlan Jean and Bruce Townsend Karen and Greg Tylka Angella and Gary Uhl UnitedHealth Group Matthew Van Loon Cheryl and Terry Van Oort Jake Van Oort Steve Van Oort Family Teena VanDaele Jonah VanHorn Terri VanSickle Nicole VanWyhe Ruth and David Varney Denise and Daniel Varnum Darci Vasiljevic Penny and Jeff Vaughan Lindsay Vaux Eldredge Jennifer Veber Kam and Steve Stupka Aneasha Verdoorn Veridian Credit Union Shelia Vincent Morgan Vogels Angela and Ric Volk Jeanne and Jim Von Arb Regina Von Soreck Brenda Vonnahme Bradley Voorhees Voya Financial Jackie Vroegh Charlie Vry Family Waldinger Corporation Chad Walter

Donna and Terry Walter Kerry Walter-Ashby and Todd Ashby Rebecca and Joe Walters Shelley and Jeff Wangsness Carolyn Warrick Waste Solutions of Iowa Kathy and Mel Weatherwax Deb Wegner Nicole and Chris Weidman Linda and Larry Wellendorf Wellmark Foundation Wellpoint Iowa, Inc. Adam and Ronnie Wells Sarah and Doug Wells Molly and Sam Wendel Kelly and Tammy Wentzel Deborah and Douglas West Jamie and Eric West Stormie and Daniel Westphal Kari Wheeler Amy White Gail and William Whitten Lucy and Rick Wilhoit Heather Wilkerson John Will Anna Williams Carol and Laurin Williams Josh Williams Sam R. Williams Samantha J. Williams Liz Williamson Billy Wilson Carol and Tim Wilson Pam and Mark Wilson Sara and Travis Wilson Wendy Winders Wendy Wintersteen and Robert Waggoner Marilyn and Eli Wirtz Connie and William Witte Susan A. and C. Arthur Wittmack Natalie Wood Andrea and Grant Woodard Brandon Woolery Carol and Brian Worth Crystal Wright William Wright Renee Wuest Jesse Wurth Kenzie Wyble Wyckoff Heating and Cooling Yardi Systems, Inc. Angie Yegge Chandler Yokley Jennifer Youngquist Brian Yung Chris Yuska Tammy and William Zook Rosalie and Irwin Zuckerman

Gifts Given in Honor of:

Gifts Given in Memory of:

John Allen Dusty Burnikel Greg Carlson Elizabeth Cassler Chad Chase Janelle Conley Libby and Joe Crimmings Matthew Diercks Tim Doherty Paul Doster Adam Finnegan Nance Fleming Vernon Harms Sarah Hawker Joshua Herman Kathryn Herring Ryan Jansa Kason Judisch Kenneth John Konkol Mike Kramer Greg Lage Michael Martin Natalie McDonald Andrea McKinley Jeff Nielsen Steve Van Oort Tiffany Oswald John Pederson Becca Perks Persons Served at On With Life's Long-Term Program Lori Price Cole Quinlin Sara Robertson Mike Rockafellow Emma Kiefer Rudd John Rutherford Joe Sullivan Jamie Sweeting Sylvia Tincher Karen Tylka Anthony Waldron Shelley and Jeff Wangsness Lindsey Ose Weber Bobbi Weedman Mark D. Wilson Ryan Young

Hilda Aplin Larry Bernath Paige Blair Angela Klier-Brunk Connor David Burke Ron Cheney Bob Conley Fallon Cortum Andrew Couie Kenneth "Craig" Dieterich Lester Dragstedt Evelyn Duet Thomas Duffy Judith Eckroth Andrew "Ace" Edwards Bill Ernst Diane Feldt Lindsay Fish Jane Foust Dorothy Fulco Keith & Russell C. Fulco Susan Funke Garry Gerjets Bobbi and Joan Ginsberg Lila Goll Robert Michael (Mike) Greenwood Matt Hanke Joel Herzberg Cory Hicks Dr. John Hines Eric Hines Liam Jastorff Clayton L. Harvey, Jr. Doris Konkol John Linn Carroll Lister Curtis MacVey Evie McLeish Michael McNamara Renee Murphy Paxton Naiditch Donald Pfister John "Doug" Reichardt Tim Rockafellow Peter Roeder Bob Schoemann David Scothorn Delores "Dee" Shawhan Lucas Sigler Owen Smith Jeanne Thompson Verneal "Bunny" Traver Jon Walker Pastor Peter Wegner Amy Whiteman Roger Wilson

THANK YOU TO ON WITH LIFE'S 2024 VOLUNTEERS, A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO GIVE UNSELFISHLY OF THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO THE ON WITH LIFE MISSION.

Individuals:

Blake Iverson John Allen Joy Johns John Allender Janet Johnson Carole Ballo Sarah Kirksey Dana Bastian Lily Kruse Gloria Beebout Dawn Ledin Loretta Bergez Jenny Leonard Carmine Boal Natalie Bohnenkamp Julia Link Shelli Bridgeman Ellie Lyles Corliss McDonald Mike Burke Kate Christiansen Shelley McLaren Sue O'Neill Morgan Collier Rick Overton Janelle Conley Tony Pawlosky Jill Crosser LeVar Rankin Annika Dearden Carolina DePaula Sam Rasmussen Donna Rice Kevin Doherty Linda Rusch Tim Doherty Dave Russell Jeff Elsasser Jeanne Seymour Jo Erb Michelle Sigler Steve Evans Tiffany Tope Ricky Fuller Karen Tylka Sheri Gatchel Darci Vasiljevic Marty Gookin Michelle Vincent Kyle Graven Bryan Hayes Stephen Walters Becky Hines Loren Woods Groups:

Ankeny Christian Academy Ankeny High School Boy's Soccer Community State Bank EMC Insurance Companies Friends and Family of Luke Sigler Heartland Area Education Agency John Deere Lakeside Fellowship - Pastors Joel, Trevor + Dave and intern Jay Lincoln Savings Bank Mayor's Youth Council of Ankeny Sammons Financial Group Theta Delta Chi - Beta Deuteron Two Rivers Marketing Waukee APEX

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SUNDAY, JUNE 22

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