Headway Spring 2026

headway 2026 EDITION

ALASKA P. 6

IRELAND P. 11 NORTHERN MN P. 7

SAUDI ARABIA P. 11

OKLAHOMA P. 19

Local Roots.

Global Reach.

SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND CREATING IMPACT FAR BEYOND IOWA’S BORDERS

ON WITH LIFE, INC. headway magazine 715 SW Ankeny Road Ankeny, IA 50023 1-800-728-0645 headway@onwithlife.org ONWITHLIFE.ORG

ABOUT THE COVER This map shows the extent of On With Life’s reach across the world: where persons served have traveled from to be served at On With Life, where donors are supporting from, and where staff have been to share their expertise.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON WITH LIFE, INC.

Rudy Fors, Chair Jaclyn Taylor, Vice Chair Tracy Bollin, Secretary John Ledvina, Treasurer Larry Brandmeyer Brain Clark Paul Dayton Mark Dearden Brett Fisher

Thomas Friedman Meredith Lamberti Kate Benson Larson Jeb Lee Todd Misel Sue Rasmussen John Snyder Steve Van Oort

ON WITH LIFE, LTD.

Jeb Lee, President Jean Shelton, Secretary Rudy Fors, Treasurer Kate Benson Larson John Snyder ON WITH LIFE FOUNDATION

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

Janelle Conley Arthur Filean Carl Harris Kim Hegedus Meredith Lamberti Jean Shelton

SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, CORP.

Brian Clark, President Jean Shelton, Vice President Steve Van Oort, Secretary/Treasurer Jaclyn Taylor ON WITH LIFE SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Jean Shelton, Chief Executive Officer Pat Stilwill, Chief Operating Officer Dave Anders, Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Eric Dreibelbeis, Chief Medical Officer Jim Foreman, Chief Financial Officer Matthew Steen, HR Director + Compliance Officer Dan Logan, Director of Performance, Improvement and Quality Tammy Miller, Director of Outpatient Services Angie Jackson, Director of Referrals and Admissions Dave Hjalmquist, Director of IT Samantha Braune, Director of Community Services Sara Wilson, Director of External Relations

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

Email change of address information or request to be removed from our mailing list to headway@onwithlife.org.

2 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG

LETTER FROM THE CEO

O

n With Life was founded by Iowans, particularly families concerned about local access to neuro rehabilitation.

At the time, Iowans were being sent out of state to receive care as there were no local options, which is why a group of passionate families and local leaders came together to support what would become On With Life.

Since opening almost 35 years ago, we have and continue to serve individuals from all across Iowa. With locations in Ankeny, Coralville, Des Moines and Polk City, we are able to span the entire continuum of care for post-acute neurological rehabilitation.

But what started as a local need is now so much more. With a reputation for excellence, On With Life has become a nationally known rehabilitation center where people from all over the country come after experiencing a significant neurological injury.

Even more, our staff travel internationally to share their expertise.

I am so proud of everything that On With Life has grown to be and of the team that has made it happen. I feel blessed to be just a small part of what they do!

JEAN SHELTON - CEO

contents

2

LETTER FROM THE CEO

4

HAPPENINGS

6

STORIES FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY

8

POLK CITY EXPANSION

10

Q+A: MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

11

GLOBAL REPRESENTATION

13

STAFF AWARDS

14

ON WITH LIFE SHARING SPACE

15

WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBERS

17

BECAUSE OF YOU

18

VOLUNTEER SUCCESS STORY

19

DONOR SUCCESS STORY

20

Frank serving coffee to fellow persons served at On With Life's New Horizons Center

JANELLE AND DAWN

MEINDERS FOUNDATION

DONOR REPORT

Internal coffee shops were trending in 2025! Creating these coffee shop pop ups and allowing persons served to serve drinks was a fun way to engage persons served while also providing a caffeine boost for staff members.

Coffee pop up in Ankeny’s inpatient program

Happenings

NEW ONLINE LOOK Last fall, On With Life launched a fresh, new website! Onwithlife.org is now easier to navigate, showcases both our story and expertise in neuro rehabilitation, and has a fun new look.

Check out the new ONWITHLIFE.ORG

by scanning this code with your phone's camera app.

ONLINE STORE

CARF CONCUSSION ACCREDITATION In 2025, On With Life was among the first organizations to receive a Concussion Rehabilitation Accreditation from CARF International. This accreditation focuses on concussion prevention and rehabilitation while ensuring the gold standard of care and improvement of clinical outcomes.

On With Life in Ankeny and Coralville represent two of six accredited programs within a 500-mile radius.

4 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG

Interested in On With Life apparel and accessories? Visit our online store to purchase today! A portion of proceeds are donated back to support On With Life's mission.

SCAN TO SHOP

person-centered

Person-Centered Approach

The gardens at On With Life’s New Horizons Center were thriving last summer!

Persons served and staff worked together to plant and maintain a variety of vegetables and at the end of the season, used the produce to cook up a feast for a barbeque. There were homemade pickles, zucchini bread, salads and more!

This fun season-long project was made possible by the Ankeny Leadership Institute Class of '24'25. The class made plans for an updated outdoor space, cleaned up the existing gardens, planted new trees, and created raised garden beds that make gardening more accessible for persons served in wheelchairs.

headway magazine |

5

Ruth Cusack

Person-Centered Approach

meet

O

ALASKA

n September 25, 2024, Ruth Cusack and her husband, Louis, stopped at the Alaska Native Hospital in Anchorage, Alaska, after one of their regular moose hunting trips. They had shot a moose and wanted to donate it to the hospital. "We donate because we knew that if we were ever in a similar position, we would want other people to support us," they said. And just hours later, they were.

Ruth suffered a stroke just moments after getting home while unpacking from their trip. She was rushed to a local hospital, where she would spend the next 70 days, 50 days in the ICU, 20 of them in a coma. She would then spend the next three months at Craig Hospital in Denver before arriving at On With Life.

Ruth and Louis enjoy a side-by-side ride after returning home to Alaska

Ruth celebrates her discharge from On With Life's inpatient program with her team

6 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG

When deciding where to go after Craig, Louis and Ruth looked at several rehabilitation centers across the country.

Being from a rural area where they spend plenty of time outdoors, they decided that some of the programs that focused more on "return-to-work" rehabilitation wouldn’t be a great fit for their lifestyle. What drew them to On With Life was the focus on practical skills that Ruth would utilize on a day-today basis. A spot in On With Life’s inpatient program was available and because Ruth has roots in Iowa, the two made their way to Ankeny for the next part of their journey.

Once they arrived, Louis knew this was where they needed to be. While On With Life didn’t have all of the high-tech equipment they had utilized at Craig, the practical approach to therapy was exactly what Ruth needed. Louis recalls feeling an overwhelming sense of relief during Ruth’s first therapy session. "I thought, this is the experience and knowledge Ruth needs to get

'on with life,'" said Louis.

"It’s such a vivid memory I have of our time there – I will never forget it."

Ruth's first time back out on the Kenai River in Alaska

While at On With Life, Ruth focused on day-to-day skills such as walking, climbing stairs, reading and writing. While the knowledge and approach of Ruth’s therapy team was impactful, Louis says it was the genuine connection they made with Ruth that really made the difference in her recovery.

In April 2025, Ruth discharged from On With Life and was able to return home to Alaska. Since being home, she had a shunt installed to relieve additional pressure in her brain which has helped her progress immensely.

"We're living life and we're doing things again."

Ruth recently was able to go on her first moose hunt post-stroke. While they didn’t venture to an area as remote as they normally would have, Ruth loved the fresh air and being back in the woods. With each new adventure Ruth takes on, Louis is sure to send photos and updates to the On With Life team who played a large role in where she is today. +

meet

Erik Finney E

NORTHERN MINNESOTA

rik Finney’s experience at On With Life may have only lasted a handful of days, but the impact those five days of therapy had on him will be something he remembers for the rest of his life.

Erik, who lives in a very rural area of Northen Minnesota, was life flighted to a trauma center in Fargo, North Dakota after being dragged by his horse while herding cattle. Sustaining a traumatic brain injury from the incident, Erik was in a coma for 45 days before moving on to Craig Hospital.

He was able to progress significantly during his time in Craig’s inpatient program, but when it was time to transition to outpatient services, Erik and his wife, Shannon, thought he would do better away from a big city such as Denver.

Being a rancher, attending outpatient rehabilitation in Iowa made more sense. The Finneys had originally planned on attending On With Life’s Ankeny outpatient clinic and utilizing the family housing available, but when they found out there was a second location in Coralville, they adjusted their plans to attend therapy there while staying with friends who lived close by.

"The teams from both Craig and On With Life were amazing for helping us line up our plans, as well as transportation from Colorado to Iowa," said Shannon.

Erik enjoys life back on the ranch after five days of intensive outpatient therapy at On With Life

Once they had arrived in Eastern Iowa, the Finneys settled into a cabin on their friend’s property and drove to the Coralville clinic for five days of intensive outpatient therapy.

Erik went through a series of tests to help his therapy team determine where he was at and then worked with them to establish goals and a therapy plan he could continue with at home. He also participated in the driver rehabilitation program to ensure he

could get back behind the wheel safely.

"I was so happy with the level of treatment they gave me and the way my team worked with me," said Erik.

Erik works with his physical therapist, Jessica, during a therapy session at On With Life's outpatient clinic in Coralville

"They met me at the level I was at yet pushed me just enough that I was able to try new things. It was an elite experience."

The team at On With Life knew that Erik and Shannon’s goal was to go home, and safely be able to do so, and that’s exactly what they did. The Finneys left Iowa a week later with the confidence they needed to continue on with their lives on the ranch.

Erik’s transition home went smoothly, and he is now back feeding cattle, driving, and playing his guitar.

"On With Life will always be a special place for us," said Shannon. + headway magazine |

7

Blueprints of the proposed expansion in Polk City

The

Next Step Forward I

n 2024, On With Life relocated its longterm skilled care facility to Polk City, Iowa.

Before this move, the facility in Glenwood had 32 beds for individuals with a brain injury or other neurological diagnosis and long-term needs. The program had the opportunity to add eight additional beds to the original facility in Polk City, all of which quickly filled after the relocation. Now, On With Life is working towards an expansion that would add an additional 25 beds for individuals with complex medical needs. A portion of these beds would be outfitted for ventilator-reliant individuals, a much-needed service in Iowa.

While ChildServe addresses the needs for complex medical care and ventilator support for children and young adults, individuals age out of the program once they turn 30. With such a shortage of beds for this population in the state, ChildServe and On With Life are working together to make the Polk City expansion a reality. +

To learn more about this project and current needs, visit ONWITHLIFE.ORG/LONGTERM-EXPANSION.

8 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG

This project is currently in the very early stages.

We are pleased to share that we have secured partial funding from the state, with the remaining support anticipated next year.

Our immediate focus is on obtaining bed approval and continuing to build the resources needed to bring this expansion to life. We need all the support, including yours, to continue moving forward. If you have an opportunity to chat with your government officials, we would greatly appreciate mentioning your support of this expansion.

While Ava Myers may only be 17 years old, her family is already stressing over the day she turns 30. Ava has a neuro-degenerative disorder that requires 24/7 care with a ventilator, trach and feeding tube.

Her family is currently able to care for her at home with the help of in-home nursing but does not know where she can go when she needs an alternative option in the future.

"Right now, there is no good solution for where she can go. It’s not for a lack of looking; it is for a lack of services." – Jenny Myers, mother

Aaron Harvey, who was born with a rare chromosome disorder, transferred to a nursing home when he initially aged out of ChildServe at age 24. His family quickly realized the nursing home was unable to accommodate Aaron’s complex medical needs, and it was a blessing when he was able to go back to ChildServe when the age limit was extended to 30.

When Aaron did turn 30, On With Life had a spot available for him in Polk City. Aaron has been able to thrive at On With Life since.

"Young adults like Aaron don’t belong in a nursing home. This population doesn’t have a voice and are unable to articulate their needs. They are easily overlooked in a typical nursing home setting like Aaron was." – Carol Harvey, mother

pride in expertise

Pride In Expertise

One of the many ways teams at On With Life collaborate is by implementing the concept of "rehab 16."

This concept comes from the idea that there are 16 hours each day that a person served has an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, several of those hours falling outside of a typical therapy schedule.

Therapy and nursing teams are constantly communicating so that every interaction a person served has, including moments on the nursing floor, is an opportunity for them to continue working on skills and tools learned in therapy sessions. This interdisciplinary approach allows persons served to maximize their therapeutic intervention during their time at On With Life.

headway magazine |

9

Pride in Expertise

As On With Life’s outpatient program has grown over the years, the gap in post-injury medical support has become apparent. Recovery does not end at discharge – many individuals leave acute care with new medications, ongoing symptoms, and unanswered questions. Hoping to further support persons served, On With Life began to envision a dedicated medical clinic that would address these issues and took the first step in 2024 by hiring a nurse practitioner – Jen Blaylock.

our expert

Medical Management WHAT DO MEDICAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES CURRENTLY LOOK LIKE AT ON WITH LIFE?

JEN BLAYLOCK

ARNP

TUNE IN AS DR. DREIBELBEIS JOINS THE ON THE MOVE PODCAST

Right now, On With Life’s medical clinic focuses on medication review and stabilization, as well as addressing issues like uncontrolled blood pressure, recurrent stroke risk and treatment complications. We have also implemented Botox for spasticity management, which allows for earlier intervention for tight, painful, or involuntary contracting muscles. Earlier access to treatment improves outcomes and reduces delays that many had previously experienced.

NEW TO ON WITH LIFE'S TEAM OF EXPERTS

As part of On With Life’s goal to deliver high-quality, coordinated medical care across all settings, Dr. Eric Dreibelbeis has joined the team as the chief medical officer. Dr. Dreibelbeis will not only help to further develop this medical clinic, but he will also oversee all medical needs and services at On With Life.

10 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG

DR. ERIC DREIBELBEIS

Chief Medical Officer

WHAT HAS THE IMPACT BEEN SO FAR?

We have helped prevent rehospitalizations, adjusted medications to improve function and safety, collaborated closely with therapy teams in real time, and supported complex diagnostic evaluations. In several cases, earlier diagnosis has led to more appropriate treatment and clearer care pathways for persons served and their families.

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE FOR THESE SERVICES AT ON WITH LIFE?

We have plans to grow our clinic capacity by expanding beyond our current internal population as well as creating a seamless transition from inpatient to outpatient care. We hope to treat spasticity at its earliest signs, collect meaningful data on early intervention, and eventually expand space and staffing as need grows.

As the incidence of neurological injury/ diagnosis remains high, our commitment is to adapt, innovate, and provide individualized, advanced care that truly meets people where they are in their recovery journey. +

UNITED STATES

CANADA

IRELAND

SAUDI ARABIA

FEW CAN DO

What We Can Do On With Life’s team of experts often travel to share their knowledge with others in the neuro rehabilitation field. Staff members have been all over the country to present on various topics, and a few have even traveled the world to share their expertise.

"Traveling for these surveys is an opportunity for me to continue to grow and develop my professional leadership skills as well as connect with peers and professional networks from around the world." – Tammy

TAMMY MILLER

Director of Outpatient Services

As a Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) surveyor, Tammy has had the opportunity to conduct surveys all over the United States AND the world!

So far surveys have taken her as far as Canada, Ireland and the United Arab Emirates. The focus of CARF surveys is education and partnership, and Tammy is able to consult with other organizations on how to improve quality, performance, and outcomes in care as well as promote best practices in the

ON WITH LIFE STAFF MEMBERS HAVE EITHER PRESENTED OR ATTENDED CONFERENCES IN 13 STATES

AZ

PA

CA

KS

IA

IL

WI

GA

NE

MO

LA

MN

TX

DAVE ANDERS

ANGIE JACKSON

Chief Clinical Officer

Director of Referrals and Admissions

"By providing this training we were able to learn about other healthcare systems and gain better insight on how things function in different parts of the world." – Angie

field. In return, she meets other rehabilitation professionals in the healthcare industry from all over and brings back new ideas to On With Life.

Angie and Dave are both members of the Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists. Once a year they teach the Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) preparation course at the annual American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Conference, which takes place in a different city in the country each year. The pair has also had the opportunity to teach CBIS courses in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, twice – once in 2019 and most recently in 2025.

On their last trip, Angie and Dave, along with one other CBIS trainer from Dallas, hosted a three-day course for 40 individuals consisting of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, psychologists and nurses. The course was interactive and while teaching, the trainers were able to learn a lot from their class. + headway magazine |

11

On With Life has always made certain times of the year extra fun with special events such as the annual Sweetheart Dinner for Valentine's Day or Cocoa and Carols around the holidays.

But why should the fun stop at official holidays? Last year On With Life teams planned several themed days and weeks to celebrate; some based on certain person served interests and others just because.

Wicked Friday, Camp OWL and Harry Potter Week all consisted of dress-up opportunities and plenty of rehabilitation disguised as games and activities. These celebrations equally engage both persons served and staff and just may become additional traditions.

12 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG

passion for work

Passion for Work

Staff Awards

On With Life employees are always going above and beyond, and each year a handful are recognized for their talents and contributions to On With Life’s mission. The below categories are all based on the organization’s core principles. Congratulations to the 2026 employee award winners!

PEOPLE FIRST AWARDS

Savannah Smith, administrative assistant on the case management team Amanda Anderson, music therapist for long-term and RNR programs PASSION FOR WORK AWARDS

Sarah Kopitzke, facilities tech on the housekeeping team in Ankeny Joey Bruggerman, recreation therapist for long-term program PRIDE IN EXPERTISE AWARDS

Nadia Hudson, CNA in Ankeny RAISE THE BAR AWARDS

Christy Clark, rehab tech in Ankeny CNAs, in Ankeny and Polk City PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH AWARD

Celia Goodman, nurse for inpatient, RNR and day programs EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE AWARDS

Michelle Flora, certified occupational therapy assistant and driver rehab specialist for outpatient in Ankeny Paula Duve, physical therapist and team lead for outpatient in Coralville JOURNEY IS BETTER TRAVELED TOGETHER AWARDS

Brittany Cook, CNA/nursing admin for long-term program Megan O'Hollearn, administrative assistant for day programming STOP COLLABORATE AND LISTEN AWARD

Finance team FORWARD TOGETHER

DEIA committee

headway magazine |

13

Passion for Work

"Working on this project with Jessica was a great moment of shared insight and reinforced how much we all care about supporting one another."

LEAD WITH THE

HEART THE SHARING SPACE

O

n With Life has a strong "people first" culture and while that often pertains to the care persons served receive, it also includes support of staff members. In late 2025, amongst a government shutdown and a pause in SNAP benefits, two On With Life employees immediately wondered how this would affect their coworkers.

Jessica Koch, assistant director of nursing in Ankeny, and Theresa Chandler, technology specialist, separately approached On With Life leadership with a similar idea. Upon approval, the two worked together to create the Sharing Space

"The Sharing Shelf reminds me why I love working at On With Life and makes me appreciate the culture and community even more."

with most of the donations and funding coming from fellow staff members. Food and personal items are stored in an accessible location that any staff member can take from 24/7. Sometimes this provides needed groceries to take home, and other times it can simply provide a snack or meal during a long shift.

"It took some warming up, but the idea has really taken off, and the space is now being utilized daily," said Jessica.

The Sharing Space is an internal food pantry that On With Life staff can take from as needed. This is an employee-led collaboration to help care for and support one another,

The Sharing Space was created just in time for the holidays, and with the help of On With Life’s dietary team, was able to provide some staff members with a fully cooked family-style meal for Thanksgiving or needed ingredients to cook a holiday meal themselves. The "Santa Squad," an offshoot of the

Sharing Space, was also able to provide holiday gifts for families of a handful of employees.

"Our team often sets aside personal struggles each day to remain fully present for those we serve. Being able to give back and offer support to colleagues who need it, but may not voice it, is incredibly meaningful," said Theresa. +

SUPPORT THE SHARING SPACE

What started as a temporary way to support fellow coworkers has become a permanent addition to On With Life. While staff members continue to keep the Sharing Space well stocked, any additional support from the community is welcome.

14 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG

To donate to this ongoing effort, visit ONWITHLIFE. ORG/SHARINGSPACE

or scan the code with your phone's camera.

MEET ON WITH LIFE'S

newest board members LARRY BRANDMEYER

Larry Brandmeyer, the Global Infrastructure, Operations, Cloud and Service Management Leader at Corteva Agriscience, has joined the On With Life, Inc. Board! Having had several close friends and family members utilize On With Life's services, Larry has witnessed firsthand the care, compassion and expertise of the On With Life team. We are excited to now have him be a part of it.

,,

I’m looking forward to being a part of a team that’s doing such meaningful work. I’m excited to learn more, contribute where I can, and help support the mission in any way possible.

I am pleased to welcome our new board members and thankful for the leadership they bring to our organization. Together with our dedicated staff and supporters, we will continue to strengthen programs, broaden impact, and ensure On With Life remains a trusted leader in neuro rehabilitation.

Thank you to everyone who supports On With Life. Your belief in this mission makes our work possible.

Rudy Fors On With Life, Inc. Board Chair

PAUL DAYTON

Paul Dayton, DPM, MS, FACFAS, a foot and ankle surgeon at Foot & Ankle Center of Iowa, has also joined the On With Life, Inc. Board!

He is inspired by On With Life's mission and is excited to support the life-changing work the organization provides.

As I look toward the next chapter of my career, I am eager to give back to the community that has supported me for more than a decade. Joining the On With Life Board is an incredible opportunity to do just that.

MICHELE CHEEK

Michele Cheek, a real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty, Inc, has joined the On With Life Foundation Board! She looks forward to learning more about neuro rehabilitation, building new relationships in the community, and having the opportunity to help On With Life grow and thrive.

,,

I

am excited to serve as Board Chair for On With Life, and I am grateful to be part of an organization that makes such a meaningful difference for individuals and families navigating life after a brain injury or other neurological diagnosis.

,,

A LETTER FROM THE ON WITH LIFE, INC. BOARD CHAIR

Serving on the On With Life Foundation Board is a chance to save lives, give survivors of brain injury or other neurological conditions a voice, and be a part of something truly meaningful in our community. headway magazine |

15

In September 2023, Jaya Fever started attending therapy sessions at On With Life’s outpatient clinic in Ankeny.

She had sustained a traumatic brain injury from a car accident almost a year prior, and Jaya and her family were wondering what the future would hold.

On With Life became a place where they were able to find hope.

Fast forward two years later, Jaya got up and shared her story in front of hundreds of people during On With Life’s annual fundraising event, Celebrate Life. Her words were inspirational and perfectly captured the impact On With Life has on persons served and their families.

SCAN TO WATCH HER SPEECH

16 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG

people first

People First

ON WITH LIFE WAS ABLE TO PURCHASE A NEW VAN FOR THE LONG-TERM CARE PROGRAM WITH THE HELP OF DONOR SUPPORT

On With Life was founded with deep roots in our local community. Today, because of your generosity, our support reaches far beyond it. Individuals and families from across the nation, and even beyond the U.S., turn to On With Life for hope and healing.

A GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS IN ON WITH LIFE'S THERAPY GROUNDS DURING ANKENY CENTENNIAL'S SENIOR SERVICE DAY

Your support fuels innovative care, compassionate expertise and life-changing moments of progress every single day.

Together, we are proving that when a community comes together, the ripple effect can be extraordinary.

A GROUP OF SUPPORTERS ATTEND ON WITH LIFE'S CELEBRATE HOPE FUNDRAISING EVENT IN EASTERN IOWA

G ratitude

937

OF EMPLOYEES participated in our giving campaign, reinforcing a culture of generosity from within

$304,477

96 + 8

2,657 Thank you for believing in On With Life and in the people we serve. Your partnership strengthens our foundation, expands our reach and ensures individuals are supported at every stage of their journey.

From our local roots to our global impact, we are deeply grateful to walk this journey together.

86%

DONORS stepped forward to advance recovery and independence

WAS INVESTED in critical programs and initiatives that expand access to care

MODERN WOODMEN PRESENTS A CHECK TO ON WITH LIFE'S NEW HORIZONS CENTER

With

Because of you, support reaches everywhere

VOLUNTEER HOURS were dedicated to showing up, supporting and walking alongside those we serve

CIRCLE OF LIFE MEMBERS

LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS

committed to sustaining hope… today and for the future

532

ATTENDEES gathered at fundraising events to champion our mission together

Each number represents a person. Each contribution represents belief. And each act of generosity brings hope, dignity and possibility to someone who needs it.

Thank you for making an impact in 2025! headway magazine |

17

People First

J anele Conle& y D awn Ledin VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

J

D

anelle Conley began volunteering awn Ledin has known about On at On With Life in 2011 after seeing With Life since its early days in a Des Moines Register article about the the 1990s. A classmate of hers was one organization that mentioned volunteer of the first persons served at On With opportunities. After just one visit, Janelle Life, and years later both a close friend was hooked and knew and her stepdad have she had found her been touched by services volunteer "fit." Since as well. As a business then, Janelle has given owner in Ankeny, SUPPORTING ON WITH LIFE'S numerous hours of her Dawn connected with a MISSION TOGETHER time and has supported couple of On With Life On With Life in employees and through Both Janelle and Dawn have been attending Celebrate several ways. She visits that relationship began Life for years and are passionate about the event. They with persons served, to support On With Life joined the committee to further contribute and found assists with holiday through donations and they both excelled at collecting in-kind donations to celebrations throughout an annual sponsorship be used for the event’s raffle. In 2025, the two worked the year, and plays piano of Celebrate Life. After together to plan, ask for donations and put together for both chapel and the she sold her business, 60 + raffle packages. While collecting these items and PD Singers group. She she began giving her dollars is extremely beneficial for the annual fundraising is currently a member time by volunteering event, this volunteer task is so much more. Janelle of the Foundation at the outpatient front and Dawn have helped make so many meaningful Board of Directors desk and next joined the connections in the community and have brought and is a member of the Celebrate Life planning awareness not just to Celebrate Life, but On With Life’s Celebrate Life planning committee. + mission and important services. committee. +

THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO GET INVOLVED AS A VOLUNTEER AT ON WITH LIFE.

Whether it's visiting persons served, helping with admin work or soliciting donations for fundraising events, we would love to have you. Visit ONWITHLIFE.ORG/VOLUNTEER to learn more and get started.

18 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG

H erman M einders remembering

All the way from Oklahoma City, Herman Meinders has made a tremendous impact at On With Life. A connection made through longtime volunteer for On With Life, Janelle Conley, Herman has supported numerous projects at On With Life over the years through his foundation: • The Janelle Conley Butterfly Garden • Music and art therapy • Musical equipment for programs • Staff support during the COVID pandemic

The Meinders Foundation was also one of the top contributors to the Giant Strides Capital Campaign that supported renovations to the inpatient facility and the build of the new outpatient center that opened in 2023 in Ankeny.

"My mother made sure I gave a nickel to Sunday School every week.

I have been very blessed in my life, and I think the more I give, the more I receive. I just hope it will carry forward and complete the circle, those receiving help to later give help.

If everybody gave back some, it would be pretty good, wouldn’t it?"

– Herman Meinders

THE MEINDERS FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTIONS IN ACTION

EVEN AFTER HIS PASSING IN MARCH 2025, HERMAN’S LEGACY OF PHILANTHROPY AND GENEROSITY WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE ON AT ON WITH LIFE. IN HIS HONOR, THE MEINDERS FOUNDATION MADE A FINAL ONE-MILLION-DOLLAR DONATION TO THE ORGANIZATION. A SMALL PORTION WAS USED TO SUPPORT LAST YEAR’S CELEBRATE LIFE FUNDRAISING EVENT, AND THE REST HAS BEEN ALLOCATED FOR UPCOMING PROJECTS IN BOTH ANKENY AND POLK CITY (SEE PAGE 8).

FOUNDATION FEATURES

Our Donors

Individuals, Organizations & Corporations ABB/BIS, Inc. Abendroth Russell Barnett Law Firm Susan and Mark Ackelson Cathy Adams Julia and Michael Agey Agilent Karin and John Ahrold Joetta and Jerry Akers Taylor Albaugh Dianne Alber Sarah and CJ Alexander Patrick Allen Barbara Alley Orfa Alvarado American Heart Association Cathy and Bob Amfahr

Lisa and Jeff Anderlik Debra and David Anders Gary Anders Lauren Anders Roni Andersen Andersen Corporate Foundation Amanda Anderson Martha and Bruce Anderson Vicky and Larry Anderson Amy and Dave Andreesen Ankeny Bottle and Can, LLC Ankeny Community Foundation Ankeny First United Methodist Church Ankeny Sanitation Ankeny Womens Club Kelli Anliker

Deb and Paul Arend Mary and Michael Armstrong Rebecca Armstrong Grace Arthur Assumption Knights of Columbus Athene Jean and Kelly Ault Sarah and Dan Bacehowski Michael Backstrom Carol Baedke Lisa and Kevin Baker Mary and Bryan Baker Baker Group Jeanne Balk Dr. John and Charman Banks Jeff Barnes

Karen and Scott Barrett Elena Bartemes Marlys Bartine Joel Bartlett Laurie and Chris Bates Bethany Battles Maranda Bear Dan Bearden Sarah and Jeff Becker Gloria and Leo Beebout Justin Beede Deanna and Tim Bell Remington Bell Howard Belon Bobbi Bentz Cheryl Berg

Veda and Terry Bergeson Vitus Bering Diane Berndt Kathie and Andrew Besser Amy and Bill Bethel William Bierle Amy Bishop Jill and Curt Blake Daniel Blome Madison Blomgren Jacob Blomquist Lisa and David Bluder Margo and Don Blumenthal Carmine and Steven Boal Terry Boehlje Judith Boes

headway magazine |

19

FOUNDATION FEATURES

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, 2025, and December 31, 2025. 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/GIVING-BACK.

Individuals, Organizations & Corporations (continued) DONORS WHO CONTRIBUTE $1,000 OR MORE TO THE ON WITH LIFE EMPOWER HOPE FUND IN A CALENDAR YEAR ARE DESIGNATED AS CIRCLE OF LIFE SOCIETY MEMBERS.

Sarah and CJ Alexander

Melissa and Rudy Fors

Vicky and Terry Peter

Cathy and Bob Amfahr

Janet and Randy Freel

Phyllis and Marc Peterson

(in memory of Erika Amfahr)

Lisa and Jeff Anderlik Debra and David Anders Deb and Paul Arend Cheryl S. Berg Diane Berndt Lisa and David Bluder Margo and Don Blumenthal Carmine and Steve Boal Stanton Bonta Adam Brown Janet Phipps Burkhead and Tom Burkhead Stephanie Carlson Ann Reinhart and Brian Clark Janelle and Jim Conley Jim Conley Amy and Brian DeBuhr

Jane and Craig Funk

Dori and Brad Pote

Kevin Funke

Joan and Tom Quinlin

Vivian and Alan Givant

Dana and Jim Rheinschmidt

David Grieve

Nikki and Tim Roetman

Mo and Jacque Grotjohn

Ann and Darwin Rohlfsen

Peg and Gregg Gustafson

James and Pamela Ross

Coleen Haatvedt

Marci and Don Rudd

Becky and Gary Hamilton

Sally and William Schroeder

Russell J. Hansen

Laurie and John Shannon

Sally and Carl Harris

Jean Shelton

Norma Harris

Karen and Douglas Sienknecht

Courtney and Jacob Huber

Travis M. Sisson

Carrie Huff

Jackie and Dave Squier

Angie Jackson

Jamie and Matthew Steen

Ryan Jansa

Emily Stensland

Marva and Allen Johnson

Jaclyn Taylor

Trina King

Karen and Richard Thomas

Linda and Jeff Lamberti

Abbie Thompson

(in honor of Jon Reeck)

Dan Logan

Mary and Dante Toriello

Kevin Doherty

Dee and Gary Lynk

Steve Van Oort

Tricia Matthies

Donna and Terry Walter

Peggy and Rob Dietrich (in honor of Tim Doherty)

Shelly and Chris Doubleday Lindsay and Travis Drake Jeanne and John Ehn Stephen, Linda and Jake Elrich Jane Elsasser Gloria and Art Filean Brett, Lisa, Parker and Lucas Fisher Marcia and Rich Flaugh Tammy and Jim Foreman

20 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG

Gail and Shayne McGaughy

Molly and Sam Wendel

Beth and Matt McQuillen

Debbie and Douglas West

Tammy Miller

Rachel and Jack Whitver

Jana Morgan

Lucy and Rick Wilhoit

Jeff Nielsen

Sara and Travis Wilson

Monte Nuehring

Andrea and Grant Woodard

Judy and Carroll Ose Family

Jennifer Youngquist

(in honor of Lindsey Ose Weber)

Pam Otto

(in memory of Mike Ford and Chris Otto)

Anonymous (6)

Ryan Boese Shelley and Michael Bohn Laura and Tracy Bollin Kathryn and Richard Bolten Janeen Bonine Stanton Bonta Kayla Bormann Kelli Bormann Pam Bormann Jordan Bose JoKay Boyle Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa Rebekah and Larry Brandmeyer Lauren Brant Samantha Braune Danielle Brazant Steven Breese Shirlene Brendeland Jane Brenneman Max Bridgewater Leola Britten Olivia Broich Cindy Brooks Teresa Brooks Adam Brown Bonnie and Douglas Brown Teresa Brown Zerlina Brown Browning & Jones Farms, LLC George Brucks John Bruggeman Madison Bruggeman Cindy and Kent Bryant Joni and Kirk Bryant Linda Buckner Yvonne Budd Donald Burgett Jen and Andy Burke Misty and Josh Burke Sharon and Michael Burke Janet Phipps Burkhead and Tom Burkhead Charles Burm Pam and Donald Burnikel Sharon and Jay Butterfield Linda and Ken Cairns Erica Caldwell Nick Callison Madison Camp Fran and Antonio Carenza Tasha and Matthew Carl Greg Carlson

Laura and Ken Carlson Peggy Carlson Stephanie Carlson Joyce and Larry Carnes Karen Carney Alice and Burle Carrigan Linda and Randy Carroll Marilyn and Frank Carroll Jane Carter Yosmand Carter Kendra and Thomas Caruth Diana and Ronald Carzoli Lizz Cassler Malynda Castaneda Diane and Steven Caswell Bill Catrenich Cerris Systems Iowa, Inc. Janice and Mike Chambers Theresa Chandler Michele Cheek Amanda and Brian Cheese Chris Norton Foundation Michael Christensen Natalie Christensen Church of the Brethren at Ankeny Citizen's Bank of Edina Claremont's Ramsey Village, LLC Brad Clark Ann Reinhart and Brian Clark Teresa and John Clark Mary and Dan Cochran Cathy Cockayne Sally Jo Coil Combined Systems Technology Abby and Drew Conley Renee and Dana Conley Janelle and Jim Conley Jim Conley Kari and Derek Conley Kevin Connolly Mary and Ken Conry Kristen Conway Brittany Cook Ronald Cook Hannah Cooper Paula Cordes Patrice and Chad Corrigan Darcy and Joel Cortum Costco Wholesale Corporation Counseling Associates of Central Iowa, PC Country Landscapes

Donita and Randy Craft Patricia and Jay Cramer Deb and Kurt Creegan Libby and Joe Crimmings Bonnie and Pat Crosby Emma Crouthamal Cynthia Cruz Samantha Cumings Lynne Danover Lorraine Davis Davis Equipment/Turfwerks Amy Day Mindi and Paul Dayton Paula Dayton Minda and Mark Dearden Amy and Brian deBuhr Patricia and Arnie DeJoode Joyce Delk Susan DeLong David Demarest Tim Devine Peggy and Rob Dietrich Britne Dietz Carla and Steve Dippold Julie Fidler Dixon and Dr. Dennis Dixon Kevin Doherty Patti and Mike Doser Susan and Paul Doster Shelly and Chris Doubleday Allyssa Drake Lindsay Drake Sheryle and Tom Drake Vicki and Glen Draper Steve Dreller Cathy Duffy Tom Duncan Paula and Brandon Duve Matthew Easley Zachary Eaton Steve Eckardt Nancy Edler Edward Jones Lisa and Bret Edwards Dave Egleston Roland Ehm Jeanne and John Ehn Steven Eilers Elanco Animal Health Mary and Daniel Ellett Amy and Todd Ellgren Neala and Jim Ellingson Paige and Dustin Elliott Natalie Elliott-Leslie Jennifer Elmore Stephen, Linda and Jake Elrich Mary and Jim Elrod Jane Elsasser Megan and Zach Elsbecker The Dennis and Candy Elwell Foundation EMC Insurance Companies Karma Engelbarts Vicki and Monte Engh Lena and Darrel Engle Heidi Ernst

Jo Marie and Steven Evans Robert Fahnlander Dawn and Larry Feaker Whitney Ferin Jake Feuerhelm Feuerhelm Law Office, P.C. Carolyn and Thomas Fever Kyle Fever Fevo Marilyn and James Fevold Todd Figley Gloria and Art Filean First Citizens Bank Charitable Foundation First National Bank Cindy and Thomas Fish Brett, Lisa, Parker and Lucas Fisher Lisa and Monte Fisher Jennifer and John Flaugh Michelle Flora Donald and Marcia Flory Dianna and Dean Ford Tammy and Jim Foreman Reagan Fors Melissa and Rudy Fors Abi Fortsch Barbara and Craig Foss Dorry and Michael Foust Roger Fox Danette Frauenholtz Stephanie Frazer Janet and Randy Freel Ryun, Givens & Co., P.C. Joanne and Tom Friedman Jane and Craig Funk Kevin Funke Kaydence Gagnon Emily and Randy Gantt Barbro Garland Patrick Garvey Sheri and Jeff Gatchel Alan Gaul Morgan George Ella Gilbert Mary Gilman Erin Gilroy Vivian and Alan Givant Becky and Steve Givens Husna Gizaw Pamela Glasgow Emily and Karl Goodman Marcia Gorder Renea Gray Brenda and Michael Greaves The Kidder Company Paige Green Mindy and Travis Green GreenState Credit Union Timothy Gregson Michelle and Joe Gribben David Grieve Patricia and Ray Griffith Claire Gripenberg Mo and Jacque Grotjohn Liz and Jake Gruver

Michael Guhin Amy Guidry Liz and Devon Gurnett Judith Gustafson Peg Armstrong-Gustafson and Gregg D. Gustafson Eleanor Guthrie Emily and Pete Haack Coleen Haatvedt Jason Hadsall Miquel Hadsall Lynn and Howard Hagen Kelly Hagge Maurine and Max Hale Cary Halfpop Jenny Hall Mary Halstead Rebecca and Gary Hamilton Hanger Clinic Elizabeth and Timothy Hanrahan Audrene Hansen Jamie Hansen Russell J. Hansen Sonja Hanson Sonja and Rich Harden Suzanne and Terry Harms Rhonda Harraghy Sally and Carl Harris Norma Harris Karen and Bruce Harvey Kari Harvey Lila Hassebrock Steve Hauschilt Lois and Larry Hawkins Virgil Heffernen Kim Butler Hegedus and Dave Hegedus Brenda Hemsted Abbey Henderson Esther Henning Beverly and Ronald Herman Kathy Herring Jan and Jim Herzberg Steven Hicks Erin and Brad Hill Becky Hines Bruce Hinschberger Janice and Jim Hinschberger Natalie and Clint Hite Elaine Hites Dave Hjalmquist Mike Hoffman Kaycee and Scott Hoffman Mark Holm Home Care Assistance Home Instead Home State Bank Diana and Tom Hoogestraat Cathy Hopkins Bill Horstman Marilyn and Raymond Houck Mark Houk Rhonda Housken Debbie Howard Hubbell Realty Company Courtney and Jacob Huber

Carrie Huff Anani Hukportie Debbie and Randy Hullinger Renee Hulshof Mary Humke Jane Hummel Jade Hunt Tabitha and Randy Hupfeld Matthew Husnik IBM Megan and Daniel Ihrke IMEG Corp Infinity Home Care Angie Ingle Iowa Economic Development Authority Iowa Farm Bureau Foundation ISU Communications Club ITS Inc. J & G Farm Partnership Ashley Jackson Kalley Jackson Angie Jackson Sharon and Leon Jagim Alyssa James Lois James Darrell Jansa Marge Jansa Ryan Jansa Barbara and Dennis Janssen Deanna and Christopher Jens Teresa and Jeff Joens Joan and William Johannes Gloria Johanson John Deere John Deere Des Moines Works John R. and Zelda Z. Grubb Foundation Marva and Allen Johnson Tracey and Richard Johnson Dana and Dwaine Johnston James and Judith Johnston Sara P. and Robert G. Johnston Linda Jones Kayla Jones Tara Jones Teresa and Arthur Jones Arlene Jones-Swenson Chris and Jeffrey Jontz Allison Jordan Wendy Jorgensen Joanna Judd Kelli and Tom Judisch Allaire Jutting Carolyn Kadel and Chuck Bishop Michelle and James Kaiser Lisa Kamphuis Robert Kannmore Sheku Kawa Kim and Jeff Keisler Rosemary and Gary Keleher Sharon and Jack Keller Jeremy Kenseth Pamela and Ricky Kertz Mary Jane Kiefer Marguerite King

Trina King Tom Kirchner Blake Klett Echo and Scott Klumpers Janelle Knapp Toni and Steven Knight Knights of Columbus OLIH Mary Knueven Courtney Knust Jessica Koch Amy and Daniel Koestner Kathy and Philip Kohler Sarah Kopitzke Nancy Koster Patrick Kozitza Melissa Kramer Marilyn and Lowell Kramme Josie Krause Brady Krischel Jenifer and Mike Krischel Robert Kruse Julie and Dan Kuecker Caleb Kuennen Cassa and Dean Kuhn Mary Lageschulte Charlene and Don Lamberti Linda and Jeffrey Lamberti Meredith Lamberti Lamberti, Murphy & Strong, P.C. Cathi and Chuck Lammert Cleo and Ed Lamoureux Susan and Robert Lankford Kerrie Larsen Kate Benson Larson and Ross Larson Dawn and Tom Ledin Barb and John Ledvina Carol and David Lee Rebecca and Jeb Lee Leanne and David Leeper Kent Lehs Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service Janet Leonard Jenny Leonard Debbie Lerdal Jacki Lerdal Susan Lerdal Letsch Law Firm, P.C. Jeni Lewis Chris, Bob "Lewy" and John Lewis and Olivia Truini Mike Lipp Lisa and Raymond Livingston Dan Logan Gelene and Robert Logsdon Marsha and Gary Lohmann Melanie Long Derek Lord Cheryl and David Lowe Bill Ludwig Lumen Carolyn and John Lund Tong Luvan Dee and Gary Lynk D Eileen Maggart Casey Malloy headway magazine |

21

FOUNDATION FEATURES

Lindsay Maltas Laura and Edgar Maritim Clareen Markwardt Joelyn and Marty Marren Molly Martin Scott Martin Martin Brothers Distributing Co., Inc. Judy Martinson Shannon Martinson Lori and Brian Mason Tricia Matthies Debra and Jeff Mau Brigitte and Logan McCool Cathy McCoy Susan and Doug McCoy Dorothy McDermott Corliss McDonald

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 benefiting 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

22 | ONWITHLIFE.ORG

Our Donors

Natalie and Marty McDonald Deb and Steve McEachron McFarland Clinic Kara and Matt McGarvey Gail and Shayne McGaughy Donna McGrean Andrea McKinley Andrea and Mark McKinley Carma and Derryl McLaren Michael McNeil Beth and Matt McQuillen Ed Mears Katie Meersman Herman and LaDonna Meinders Colleen and Tony Meiners Roberta and Dennis Meints Kelsey and Steven Messerschmidt Erin and Aaron Meyer Jerome Meyer Christine Michel Emily and John Michel Microsoft Midwest Heritage Financial Services Julia Mikota Anna Miller Missy Miller Carol and Randy Miller Saundra Miller Tammy Miller Todd Misel Amina Mkama Modern Woodmen of America Chapter 18060 Chloe Mogler Susan and Donald Mohning Maggie Moore Patricia Moore Rebecca Moore Serena Morehead Jana Morgan Shannon and Jeff Morrow Carol Murken Colleen and Peter Murphy Pat and Larry Murphy NAI Electrical Contractors Korina Nalbach Nancy's Place Janice Needels Kerry Nelsen AJ Nelson Kenneth Nelson Barb and Scott Nessa NewEdge Advisors Jeff Nichols Delores and Andy Nielsen Emily Nielsen Jeff Nielsen Jennifer Niles Samantha Nilles Jared Noack Connie and J.J. Norville Lori and Terry Norville Matt and Melissa Nosbisch and Family

NuCara Home Medical Monte Nuehring Mike Nunley Tracy Nutty Ms. Melissa Oborny Kelly O'Connor Brad Ogden Nick Ohrt LeeAnn Ollenburg Angie Olson Susan Olson Trisha Olson Sue and Dick O'Neill Kathryn and Kevin Oppedahl Rick Osborn Judy and Carroll Ose Family Jeumina Osmankic Angela and Daniel Ossian Ruth Ott Pamela Otto Verna Ouverson Jeff Palmer Susan Palmer Paramount Pergolas Parkinson's Foundation - Heartland Chapter Barbara and Duane Pauls Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Norma Pecinovsky Michelle Pender Hunter Penton Permobil Vicky and Terry Peter Carol and John Petersen Erin and Jason Peterson Mary Peterson Phyllis and Marc Peterson Darina Petkova and Hristo Chaprazov Margaret and Dave Pfannes Pfizer Marianne and Dean Phelps Scott Pierson Agnieszka Pieta Pilot Club of Iowa City James Pioch Andrew Piro Plumb Supply Company Polk County Board of Supervisors Matthew Poots Casey Port Erin and Dwight Porter Dori and Brad Pote Deb and Leo Powell Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino Teresa and Ronald Pratt Principal Financial Group Foundation Karla Przybyszewski Carol and Don Putney Quantum Rehab Judith and Thomas Quick Joan and Tom Quinlin Joan and David Racki Monica Radcliffe

Sam Rasmussen Sue Rasmussen Travis Rasmussen Ronda and Jon Rathe Debra Rawlins Kim and Alex Reed Dianne and Lawrence Reelitz Patty and Ted Reeve Randy Reid Krista Reis Dana and Jim Rheinschmidt Tony Rhoads Tony Rhoda Sonni Ricklefs Kay Riel Right Dose Pharmacy Bobbi Jo and Ian Rinker Ethan Ritschel Hannah Roben Jackie Roberts Nick Robertson Sara Robertson Tim and Nikki Roetman Ann and Darwin Rohlfsen Gary Rohwedder Madison Rollefson Nathan Rollene Rachel and Nolan Rollene Gina Rooney Scott Roose James and Pamella Ross Rotary Club of Ankeny Andrea and Aaron Rothrock Bristi Rouse Sarah and Steve Roy Marci and Don Rudd Debra and Steve Ruddick Brandon Russell Christine Russell Lisa and David Russell Ryan Companies Ryun, Givens & Co., P.C. Kathryn and Gary Salerno Sammons Financial Group Jean and John Sample Sue Sandahl Mark Sandbulte Paula and Tom Sandmeier Ann and Gerald Santos Patrick Scanlon Mary Scarpino Kimberly and Scott Schaaf Judith Schaffer Scheels - Jordan Creek Brooke Schelin Leslie Schleisman Stephanie and Jason Schmid Jeanne and Robert Schmidt Steve Schmidt Babbette Schmitz Andy Schnurr Sharon Schoonover Jess Schroeder

Sally and William Schroeder Meredith and Mark Schwarz Steve Seefeld Kelly Sersland Gail Sexton Linda and Mark Sexton SFM Mutual Insurance Company Kimberly and Craig Shadur Donna and Larry Shaner Laurie and John Shannon Heidi Sharp Crystal and Kevin Shedenhelm Sheldahl United Methodist Church Women Jean Shelton Samuel Shelton Joy and Charles Sherwood Cindy Shubatt Jake Shubert Kathy and Richard Sibbel Karen and Douglas Sienknecht Nancy Simpson Sheila Sinclair Travis M. Sisson Jan Slaughter Marjorie Slevin Lorri and Ray Smajd Shirley Smajd Cheryl and Darwin Smith Cynthia and Michael Smith Deborah and Dana Smith Jody Smith Lori Smith Patricia and Elmer Smith Savannah Smith Alexandria Smock Jane and Brad Snodgrass Snyder and Associates, Inc. Vicki Sodawasser Sonar Development Partners Mary Sorensen Jessica Spalding Kimberly Spitzig Stephanie Spivey Caitlin Sprecher Jackie and David Squier Sonja Squiers Kelsey Sroka Lisa Sroka Tressa Stearns Jamie and Matthew Steen Lisa Stein Emily Stensland Ted Stetson Beverly and John Stevens Stacy and Craig Stevens Jennifer Stevenson Lauri and Pat Stilwill Stone Angus Farms Ruth and Bob Stotler Kristin Stowe Trish and Ron Strah Kathleen and Michael Strattan

Carly Straub John Streif Karen and Duane Strempke Marci and David Strutt Nan and Gary Stubbs Kris and Tim Stumpf Carolyn Suby Donita Sutter Barrett SVPA Architects Keith Swanson Mara Swanson Michelle Sweeting Deborah and Richard Sychra Jeff Taliaferro Mary and Mark Tallman Vilia Tarvydas Jaclyn Taylor Jeanne and Bruce Taylor Willie Taylor Taylor Rep, LLC Tension Envelope Foundation Andrew Teply Emily Thams The Auto Club Group The Capital Group The Hansen Company The Heartland Companies, Inc. The Kidder Company The Meinders Foundation The Noble Foundation Anne Thomas Jade Thomas Karen and Richard Thomas Abigail Thompson Cathleen and Mark Thompson Mr. and Mrs. James Thrasher Aunalee Throndson Kira and Kyle Thye Lisa Tiedeman Bruce Titus Marilyn Titus T-Mobile Fayonne Tooman Tooman Family Mary and Dante Toriello Karen Triana Donna Troxel Maren Tuttle Karen and Greg Tylka Carol and Mark Tynan UnitedHealth Group Theda Van Hoosen Jake Van Oort Lacey Van Oort Steve Van Oort Family Cheryl and Terry Van Oort Vicki Van Pelt Louise VanderLinden Denise and Daniel Varnum Penny and Jeff Vaughan Lindsay Vaux Eldredge Martha and Dennis VerMulm Meridee, Rhonda, and Bill Versluis

Mary Vogel-Brown Jeanne and Jim Von Arb Brenda Vonnahme Karla Vos Voya Financial Jackie Vroegh Katie Wade Jared Wagner Adrianne Walker Sarah Wall Chad Walter Donna and Terry Walter Rebecca and Joe Walters Annette and James Wanek Shelley and Jeff Wangsness Sammi Wangsness Joyce and Tim Ward Jacqueline Warming Peggy and Charles Warrick Cynthia Watson Kathy and Mel Weatherwax Nicole and Chris Weidman Pamela Wellman Wellmark Foundation Misty and Jon Wells Adam and Ronnie Wells Laura Welsher Molly and Sam Wendel Lou Ann and Jeff Werr Bonita and Harry Wertz WesleyLife at Home Anne and Mark West Deborah and Douglas West Snyder and Associates, Inc. Kari Wheeler Gail and William Whitten Rachel and Jack Whitver Lucy and Rick Wilhoit Heather Wilkerson John Will Anna Williams Carol and Laurin Williams Danielle Williams Samantha J. Williams Sam R. Williams Jason Willis Joann and Ronald Wilson John Wilson Pam and Mark Wilson Mark Wilson Sara and Travis Wilson Carol and Tim Wilson Meg Wiltse Marilyn and Eli Wirtz Aaron Wise Deb and Tom Witt Kathy and Rod Wittich Susan A. and C. Arthur Wittmack Andrea and Grant Woodard Carol and Carter Woodruff Sydney Woodruff William Wright Renee Wuest

Megan Wullner Hope Yates Angie and Scott Yegge Joyce and Thomas Yost Jennifer Youngquist Tammy and William Zook

Gifts Given in Honor of: Mary Aronson Amy Bishop Timothy Blanchard Michael Bohn Michael Bower Steve Breese Dusty Burnikel Janelle Conley Heather DeJoode Tim Doherty Richard and Becki Drahota Ellen & Mike Cherry's 60th Anniversary Jim Ellingson Carolyn Fever Esther Hein Joshua Herman Judy and David Hilt Ryan Jansa Allen Johnson Kason Judisch Kenneth John Konkol Christina Kuecker Michael Martin Sean McAleer Natalie McDonald Corliss McDonald Colleen Meiners Jeffrey Ott Justine Paradiso Jerry Ptacek Cole Quinlin Jon Reeck Mike Rockafellow Emma Kiefer Rudd Mary Ann Schmidt On With Life Staff Matt Still Kristin Stowe Jamie Sweeting Sylvia Tincher Jeff Vaughan Lindsey Ose Weber Debbie and Doug West Todd Wilcox Mandi Jo Wilson Jared Witt

Gifts Given in Memory of: Erika Amfahr John Bryant Connor David Burke Ron Cheney Mel and Evie Dikis Thomas Duffy Mike Dwyer Bill Ernst Diane Feldt Lyn Fey Jane Foust Susan Funke Marshall Gantt Hannah Hallman Matt Hanke Beata Heffernen Joel Herzberg Dr. John Hines Thomas Larry Jackson Clayton L. Harvey, Jr. Doris Konkol Donovan "Don" Lerdal Betty Lister Lloyd Major Dennis McDonald Michael McNamara Michael Miller Mary Nolin Mary Ochs Ole "Gene" Olson Linda Pioch Jaye Pleake Rob Rabe Cheryl Ring Mike Schaffer Bob Schoemann Bruce Schwering Kurt Shedenhelm David Slaughter Russell Slevin Robert "Bob" Smith Matt Taylor Verneal "Bunny" Traver Mary Anne Vieregger Michael Walters Paul Joseph Wright

THANK YOU TO ON WITH LIFE'S 2025 VOLUNTEERS, A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO UNSELFISHLY GIVE THEIR TIME AND TALENTS TO ON WITH LIFE'S MISSION.

Individuals:

John Allen John Allender Dana Bastian Gloria Beebout Loretta Bergez Rebekah Brandmeyer Kim Brobst-Hinkle Mike Burke Greg Carlson Drew Conley Janelle Conley Jim Conley Annika Dearden Carolina DePaula Kevin Doherty Tim Doherty Steve Evans Jeromy Faircloth Chloe Fehn Lynne Flater Sheri Gatchel Avery Gavin Kyle Graven Bettina Hewitt Becky Hines Janet Johnson Shaylen Jones Dawn Ledin

Jenny Leonard Julia Link Corliss McDonald Shelley McLaren Lauren Millang Emerson Miller Tyler Miller Tim Nelsen Rick Overton Pam Payeur Erin Peterson Sam Rasmussen Jamie Rykhus Jeanne Schmidt Jeanne Seymour Beth Sindt Cheryl Smith Ella Sutherland Lisa Sweet Penaluna Edward Taylor Jaclyn Taylor Rachel Tenold Tiffany Tope Karen Tylka Steve Van Oort Molly Wendel Woody Woods Nicki Zivku

Groups:

St Luke’s Church Lakeside Fellowship EMC Insurance Ankeny School District

headway magazine |

23

715 SW Ankeny Road | Ankeny, Iowa 50023

Joining hands, hearts, and minds to help persons living with brain injury or other neurological conditions get ON WITH LIFE.

On With Life's

2026 Events Celebrate Hope

On With Life at New Horizons Golf Outing

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

MONDAY, AUGUST 3

BIG GROVE BREWERY IN IOWA CITY

WOODLAND HILLS GOLF COURSE IN DES MOINES

Annual Reunion

Celebrate Life

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

ON WITH LIFE OUTPATIENT CLINIC IN ANKENY

FFA ENRICHMENT CENTER IN ANKENY

View all On With Life events on our new online calendar!

ONWITHLIFE.ORG/EVENTS.

NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE

PAID PERMIT NO. 691 DES MOINES, IA