InTouch SPRING 2013
A publication for the many friends and supporters of ChildServe
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How Ellie has changed her life thanks to a support team page 4
+ New Autism Program is introduced page 3
+ Celebrity
makes child’s dreams come true page 8
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ChildServe Introduces Autism Program A Girl and Her World Ellie Has a Team of Support to Help With Her Diagnoses Could My Child Have Autism?
Evolving Hope For Families New Program Provides Much-Needed Services Dear Friend of ChildServe, As a society, we like to hear about miracles in medicine. It gives us the feeling of hope that anything is possible. At the same time, there are many things that still need to be discovered. For example, when people learn that one in 88 children is affected by autism, they wonder why the incident rates are so high. They ask, “What causes autism?” and “How can we treat or even prevent autism?”
ChildServe Aids Children in Skill Development
At ChildServe, thanks to the vision and passion of our staff, we are introducing a new service to families and children living with autism. While we do not know the answers to the big questions above, we are responding
A Chance to ‘Git-R-Done’ Larry the Cable Guy Spreads Cheer, Makes Dreams Come True at ChildServe
to some other questions families are asking, such as, “I think my child has autism – can you help me understand what that means? What should I do? How can I help my child? Where can I get help?” ChildServe’s Autism Program is designed to provide a comprehensive base of services for families who aren’t sure whether their children have autism or
Opportunities Outside the Box Kyle Volunteers His Time at Local Businesses and Efforts
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not; don’t know if their children need to be seen at a screening clinic; or need help getting their children on behavior plans, access to pediatric psychologists or referrals to specialty physicians. It is because of the generous people in our community that we are able to offer services such as the Autism Program. We see miracles happening inside our doors every day as a result of new research, passionate philanthropists and determined staff. Read more about autism, real children who are affected by it and how we plan to help inside these pages.
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Sincerely,
Lloyd VanderKwaak, ChildServe President and CEO P.S. If you have any questions about the services offered at ChildServe, please feel free to contact us at 515.727.8750.
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ChildServe Introduces Autism Program Two-Phase Implementation Gets These Services Up and Running As part of ChildServe’s 2010–2013 Strategic Plan, key members of leadership and staff outlined a blueprint for an Autism Program to serve the growing need for such services.
referral options. Assists families with behavior management. Medical Provides information and referrals to specialty physicians.
Phase One
Q&A
Autism Program
Q. How can my child receive
The first phase involved finding out what
Dietary/Nutrition
these services?
families wanted, designing a program, and
Includes a Feeding and Swallowing
A. Call ChildServe at
putting the first pieces of that program into
Clinic with consultation on specialty
515.727.8750 to make a referral.
development and implementing them. During
diet options from a dietician.
Jenelle Clabaugh and Pam Payeur are our medical social
the first phase, the following areas of support were designed and have been implemented:
Auditory Includes a hearing screening by a
Early Identification
speech-language pathologist.
Screening Clinic
workers and will get you started. Q. Will ChildServe do screenings if a family isn’t sure where to start?
A pediatric psychologist will screen
Supported Community Living
A. Yes. We want to identify risks
children in developmental areas for early
Provides skills development for
as soon as possible so that early
identification of concerns and referrals for
children living at home.
identification and referral for
further testing or interventions if applicable.
interventions can be made.
Support Services
Q. Is this a program only for
Diagnostics
(pending implementation)
children who have not yet
Diagnostic Clinic
Support groups, transitional
been diagnosed?
A multidisciplinary assessment team,
support, family education, referral
A. No. The services we already
including occupational therapists, speech
support, resources and respite
have in place are designed for
therapists and a pediatric psychologist,
services will be offered.
newly diagnosed children and
will make recommendations and referrals, and educate parents.
those living with autism.
Training and Awareness
Q. Will ABA (applied behavior
(pending implementation)
analysis) therapy be offered?
Intervention Services
Professional and community
A. ABA therapy will be explored
Outpatient Therapy
training, awareness, and resource
in the second phase.
Includes occupational, speech-
options will be available. Q. What diagnoses are served
language and physical therapies.
Phase Two Behavioral
During phase two (2013–2016 Strategic
Includes behavior-support planning,
Plan), facets already in place will be
behavioral-intervention education and
expanded if possible and necessary.
in this program? A. ChildServe will have something for every child on the spectrum: autism, Asperger’s and PDD-NOS. InTouch • 3
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A Girl and Her World
Ellie Has a Team of Support To Help With Her Diagnoses
When she was 3, Ellie was diagnosed with moderate attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and classical autism. Her emotional and developmental age was about two-thirds of her chronological age, making it difficult for her to understand herself and her surroundings. With constant sensory intrusions of smells, sounds, movement, urges and sights, she didn’t know how to respond.
that works based on consistency and routine provided by teachers, aides, family and others who work with Ellie. “It means the world to me to have so much outside support and people who care about my daughter,” Jamie says. “As a parent of a child with autism, one of the hardest things to deal with is a lack of understanding and acceptance from others. But it’s absolutely essential to reach out and make these connections to allow your child to have a life. And it’s OK to ask for help.” In addition to the collaboration on her behavior
Ellie, now 10, first came to ChildServe four years ago
modification, one of the biggest factors in Ellie’s successes
to receive speech and occupational therapies as well as
has been her time spent with ChildServe supported
case management services. Some progress was made, but because her behaviors were so severe, Ellie’s mom, Jamie, eventually had to discontinue the therapies because they turned into traumatic experiences for her daughter. Ellie was able to continue receiving therapy through services offered at her school. Jamie was proactive in identifying a team of people to aid in Ellie’s growth and care since she was in preschool.
‘As a parent of a child with autism, one of the hardest things to deal with is a lack of understanding and acceptance from others.’ – Jamie, Ellie’s mom
Along with ChildServe, Heartland Area Education Agency’s autism program and the University of Iowa’s
community living worker Amy Galdi. With Amy’s
Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities have
help, Ellie has learned to verbalize her choices, follow
played significant roles in the development of a behavior
directions, and be safe and appropriate in public.
modification program for Ellie.
“The progress Ellie has made is magical. Without
“To have a team, and for everyone to be on the same
Amy ... we would not have made it this far,” Jamie says.
page and working toward the same goals, is the No. 1
“I know now that it’s OK for Ellie to have some
factor for success for kids,” says Daryl Lefler, Ellie’s
behaviors, and we’ll get through it,” she says. “It’s all
case manager.
trial and error, and there will be tribulations – any parent
Daryl has met with Ellie’s behavioral team once a
going into this needs to know that. But having Amy
month since its inception. The team has developed a plan
enabled me to feel empowered.”
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Could My Child Have Autism? The number of children with autism appears to be increasing. It is not clear whether this is because of better detection, a real increase in the number of cases or both.
+ Doesn’t make eye contact when making requests
Autism is one of a group of developmental problems
Behavior
called autism spectrum disorders that appear in early
+ Performs repetitive movements, such as rocking,
childhood – usually before 3 years of age. Though
+ Speaks with an abnormal tone or rhythm + Can’t start a conversation or keep one going + May repeat words or phrases verbatim
spinning or hand-flapping
the symptoms and severity vary, all autism disorders
+ Develops specific routines or rituals
affect a child’s ability to communicate and interact
+ Becomes disturbed at the slightest change in
with others.
routines or rituals
There is no cure for autism, but early and intensive
+ Moves constantly
treatment can make a big difference in the lives of
+ May be fascinated by parts of an object, such
many children with this disorder. Children with autism generally have problems in three crucial areas of development: social interaction,
as the spinning wheels of a toy car + May be unusually sensitive to light, sound and touch
language and behavior. Some children show signs of autism in early infancy. Other children may develop
Babies develop at slightly different paces, but most
normally for the first few months or years of life but
children with autism will demonstrate some signs of
then suddenly become withdrawn, aggressive or lose
delayed or atypical development by 18 months of age.
language skills.
If you suspect your child may have autism, discuss your concerns with your doctor. The earlier treatment
Common Symptoms
begins, the more effective it will be. Your doctor may
Social Skills
refer you to a specialist for further testing.
+ Fails to respond to his or her name + Has poor eye contact + Appears not to hear you at times + Resists cuddling and holding + Appears unaware of others’ feelings + Seems to prefer playing alone or retreats into his or her “own world” Language + Starts talking later than age 2 + Loses previously acquired ability to say
Did You Know?
ChildServe has a new Autism Pro gram. Whether your child needs a screenin g or an autism diagnosis has already been made, our program can help. Learn more about this exciting initiative on Page 3. To make a refe rral, call ChildServe at 515.727.8750. Our medical social workers will be available to help you get started.
words or sentences
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ChildServe Aids Children in
Skill Development
By Estela Villanueva-Whitman, originally published in The Des Moines Register, 2012
Twice a week, Robbie Van Arkel helps Sophie develop social skills, sometimes focusing on phone etiquette, other times using puppets to role-play. On this particular day, lessons come during a card game with Sophie, 11, and little sister, Charlotte, 8.
hires and families make in getting to know that provider. Turnover is part of the problem, says Elizabeth Allison, supervisor of the supported community living program. ChildServe currently employs about 55 skill development assistants and would like to hire as many qualified candidates as possible, she says. Assistants
When the sisters struggle taking turns, Robbie steps in
work at least eight hours a week with two to three
and encourages Sophie to use a softer voice and stop
children, typically after 4 p.m. Pay starts at $11.59
kicking. The skills are a learning process for Sophie,
an hour.
who was diagnosed with autism at age 2½. Robbie has
ChildServe also employs five specialists, including
worked with her for nine years, eight of them through
Robbie, who have more experience and training and
ChildServe.
work 30 hours or more daytime hours. There are no
Sophie is lucky to have received long-term, one-
openings for those positions, but those staff members
on-one training from Robbie, a skill development
help with child-specific training of assistants.
specialist through ChildServe’s supported community living program. Other children often wait nine months to receive such care due to a lack of skill development assistants, a position actively being recruited for at ChildServe. That means children are missing out on a developmental window of opportunity. “If you’re 2 and you don’t have communication skills, you can be a very frustrated young person.
‘You have to be flexible and creative and adapt to what that child needs for that moment.’
– Elizabeth Allison, Supported Community Living Program Supervisor
When one person is unhappy it can make an unhappy family,” Robbie says.
The supported community living program serves
Barb Kallestad, manager of the program, says the
200 children in Des Moines and Ames, ages 2 to 21,
waiting list is driven by increased demand as well as a
who are on a brain injury or intellectual disability
lack of qualified applicants. ChildServe has also fine-
waiver. Staff members provide life skills training in
tuned its screening process to ensure safety and protect
a child’s home or community – tasks that include
the investment that the agency makes in training new
making beds, cooking or going to the store.
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Robbie Van Arkel, a skill development specialist through ChildServe’s supported community living program, has worked with Sophie, 11, since she was diagnosed with autism at age 2½.
Barb says many families are willing to wait because ChildServe specializes in children and offers other therapies as well. Some children enroll earlier by bringing a caregiver who can be trained by ChildServe, or if they need daytime hours. Robbie, one of the longer-serving employees, had several years of experience in the field before coming to ChildServe. The therapy she provides evolves as the child matures. She worked with Sophie at a young age to develop basic communication skills and now they talk about feelings, discuss events from school and develop problem-solving skills. A large part of the job is breaking skills down, repeating and building on each piece so children can understand, remember and build independence from them, Robbie says. Every step forward is applauded. “Sometimes it can be very small. But it’s a great achievement for that child and the family,” she says. Staff members help children work on three to four goals, each with different steps and input from the family and supervisors. Typically, employees meet with children two to three times a week for an average of two hours. “You have to be flexible and creative and adapt to what that child needs for that moment,” Elizabeth says. Robbie sees the relationships built with families and
Walnut Street School, where she is mainstreamed into
the growth of the children as benefits. Sophie’s father,
a fifth-grade classroom with assistance from an aide.
Jay, says Robbie has been able to teach his daughter
Sophie is now picking up skills he never imagined,
social skills and how to interact with her peers at
something he attributes to one-on-one attention.
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A Chance to ‘Git-R-Done’
Larry the Cable Guy Spreads Cheer, Makes Dreams Come True at ChildServe
When a child’s eyes glisten and smile right along with his mouth, you know a part of his soul has been touched in a way that he will never forget. That moment happened for Jerry last August, when he received a very special surprise visit from his favorite comedian, Larry the Cable Guy. ChildServe employees collaborated to make Jerry’s dream a reality. Larry the Cable Guy is known for his catchphrase “Git-R-Done” on the Blue Collar Comedy tour, as well as voicing the character Tow Mater in the hit movie Cars. He was in town for an appearance at the Iowa State Fair when he heard that a fan of his would love a chance to meet him at the fair. He did one better and offered to come meet Jerry at ChildServe. They got acquainted, shared some big laughs over Jerry’s digital whoopee cushion, and Jerry led Larry the Cable Guy on a tour of the transitional and continuing care units. “Jerry watched Larry the Cable Guy on TV at least
Jerry was able to meet his favorite comedian, Larry the Cable Guy.
one or two times a day,” says Katie Rasmussen, an inpatient recreational therapist at ChildServe. “It
experience for him. As Larry the Cable Guy walked
made me feel happy for Jerry when he got to meet
the halls of ChildServe and met many very special
him. After that night he was so happy and had a
children, it became clear that this opportunity was
spark in his eyes, like he had the first day he came
just as meaningful to him.
to ChildServe.”
It meant the world to all the ChildServe staff
Jerry’s spirit was shining through his eyes and
involved to be able to do something so impactful for
laughter throughout the entire visit; it was apparent
Jerry while he was here with us.
that meeting his comic hero was such a wonderful
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Kyle Volunteers His Time at Local Businesses and Efforts
A great life looks different for every child. For Kyle, it includes participating in the community like his peers do every day – but this 17-year-old is participating by volunteering his time to local businesses and efforts. Kyle began his work at the Science Center of Iowa a year ago. He works a couple of hours on Sunday afternoons. During his time there, he helps with some light cleaning, reorganizes exhibits that people have explored, greets visitors at the door and helps full-time staff with various tasks around the building. Kyle also helps clean at a local fitness center and assists with the donated clothes closet at Urbandale High School. Kyle receives case management, respite and supported community living (SCL) services through ChildServe. Many years ago, as a youngster, he received some speech therapy. This opportunity was set
Kyle has many volunteer interests. One of which is organizing donated clothes at Urbandale High School.
up for him through his SCL worker, Sara Gustafson. “Kyle loves to be out in the community seeing new things and going to new places, so this is another chance to be out exploring new things,” says Kyle’s dad, David. “He gets the opportunity to experience the world outside of his home and school life.”
‘Kyle loves to be out in the community seeing new things and going to new places, so this is another chance to be out exploring new things.’ – David, Kyle’s dad
LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP
iving Visit www.childserve.org/plannedg ctor of development or call Cheri Burns, ChildServe dire 7.8750. and community relations, at 515.72
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Evil Queen by Sarah Dornink
Tickets
are on sale at www.childserve.org/ bubbleball.
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ChildServe’s third annual Bubble Ball will return to Capital Square in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, April 6, 2013. Festivities will begin at 7 p.m. and include cocktails, dinner and a runway fashion show inspired by bubble wrap. All designers are local artists. The goal of this year’s Bubble Ball is to raise funds for ChildServe’s new Autism Program. All proceeds will benefit this program that has been designed to support the needs of children and families living with autism by providing a screening clinic, diagnostic clinic, and many support and intervention services.
APRIL 2013
You’re Invited!
Event co-chairs Pete and Rebecca Cartwright are planning to keep this year’s circus-themed Bubble Ball popping fun under the big top all night. We encourage everyone to come have a ball, enjoying an evening with members of the central Iowa community while supporting a great cause.
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What Events Are Coming Up?
The 2013 Run, Walk & FUN 4 the Kids has been postponed, to return in 2014. ChildServe has grown a lot over the years in the number of children we are serving and the number of services we are providing. Because of that, we need to expand our Johnston center and will be under construction this spring. Please mark down the date of May 10, 2014, for the next Run, Walk & FUN 4 the Kids. We can’t wait to see you there!
Take a Swing at Making a Difference Register for ChildServe’s Annual Golf Event
The 20th annual Golf FORE! The Kids will be Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny. The day will include lunch, a shotgun start, best-shot tournament, social hour, silent auction and raffle prizes. Proceeds from the event will make a difference to so many by helping ChildServe provide extraordinary, life-enhancing opportunities for children with special health care needs.
SEPTEMBER 2013
Join Us Again in 2014 for This Popular Event
MAY 2014
Run, Walk & FUN 4 the Kids Postponed
Registration for the golf tournament will
open in July on www.childserve.org.
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Meet Our Donors
‘We Knew We Wanted to Be Part of Helping ChildServe’
and the commitment of the staff overwhelmed her. She thought she and Larry could make a difference and wanted to be involved. “We were so surprised at the diverse things ChildServe does for families and children,” Larry says. “Once we understood what all is possible, we knew we wanted to be part of helping ChildServe connect people with the services they might need.” Through their support, the couple have seen the Stelter-Fisher Transitional Care Unit come to fruition
Larry Stelter and Peggy Fisher are familiar names around ChildServe. This compassionate couple’s generosity has impacted the lives of hundreds of children and families. Their commitment to helping people offers a wonderful visual of philanthropy and the profound impact it can make. Growing up, Larry didn’t know much about philanthropy aside from the typical – bell ringers around the holidays, packets passed around the neighborhood gathering money for those in need
for children who need specialized short-term care while they move from hospitalization to home. They’ve also had the opportunity to be involved in one young man’s life and see the evolvement of his health and happiness over the past 10 years.
‘We were surprised at the diverse things ChildServe does for families and children.’ – Larry Stelter
and offering envelopes at church. But when he was 28, his mother passed away and it was the generous
The couple have even brought their belief in
memorials people left in her name that really woke
philanthropy to their employees at The Stelter
him up. Since then, and after an inspiring sermon
Company so they can experience the joy of giving as
about tithing at church, Larry and Peggy have been
well. Each year, Larry’s holiday gift is a donation in
motivated to share.
his honor to ChildServe from his staff members.
Once introduced to ChildServe, they fell in love with
Although Peggy and Larry speak so fondly of
the mission. After their initial tour of the main campus
the organization and its impact on families, they
in Johnston, Peggy found herself in tears in the parking
acknowledge there is one thing they would change –
lot. The spirit of the children, the love of their parents
they wish more people knew about ChildServe.
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Larry Stelter and Peggy Fisher’s support has helped fund the Stelter-Fisher Transitional Care Unit and other areas. InTouch • 13
Thank You!
ChildServe Donor List Leave your legacy – and see your name on ChildServe’s beautiful new legacy wall!
Thank you to the following individuals and businesses who have given cash or in-kind gifts to ChildServe from Jan. 1, 2012, to Dec. 31, 2012. Donors have been listed in alphabetical order.
Tammy Aaron
Rebecca Banzhaf
Connie Bobbitt
Cheri and John Burns
Emily and Cory Abbas
Cynthia S. Barbour
Frank and Bernice Boksa
Elisha Busch
Len and Sharon Ainsworth
Steven and Diana Bargar
Mary and Frank Boksa
Linda Busch
Jim Aipperspach
Holly Bartak
Sarah Bond
Lindsay Butterfield
Scott and Betsy Akin
David and Kendra Basler
Dewey Bondurant
Jay and Katie Byers
Kip and Debbie Albertson
Anne Bates
Joyce A. Borchert
Kristy Cain
Annette J. Allender
Lorenzo and Judy Battani
Ricki Borchert
William and Diane Caldbeck
Crystal K. Allman
Joy Batten
Erin Boresi
Diana Caldwell
Angelika Aman
Katie Bauer
Jess Borysiewicz
Anthony Caponigro
Norma Ames
Lisa Baumhover
Paige Bouslog
Nancy and Ken Carlson
Jasmina Amidzic
Virginia Beach
Kristi Boveia
Jenna Carney
Christina Amys
Chad Beason
Amy Boyce
Erica Carrick
Kelly Andersen
Jason and Margaret Beck
Bill and Diane Boyd
Rebecca M. Carse
Stephanie Andersen
Julie Bedard
Crystal Boyt
Kerry Carskadon
Daniel and Becky Anderson
Denise L. Behrends
James and Luann Brandsen
Elizabeth Cartwright
Deb Anderson
Nicholas Bell
Sarah Brecht
Peter and Rebecca Cartwright
Randy Anderson
Bill and Erin Bemis
Melanie Brenneman
Linda L. Caruthers
Sarah and Scott Anderson
Karin Bennett
John and Denise Bridenstine
Suzanne Case
Shirley and Ed Anderson
Kelli Bennett
Jennifer Briggs
Christopher and Christal Cataldo
Wayne and Gloria Anderson
Timothy Benson
Kathy M. Bringle
George Cataldo
Jade K. Anfinson
Tania Bentley
Vickie Brink
Acel and Georgia Catlett
Marlis Anker
Bryce and Beth Berg
Josh and Amanda Hull
Kevin and Shelly Catlett
Jim Appleget
Jonda and James Berg
Arron Britt
Jen Cattell
Eric and Teri Arbogast
Paula and Lance Berg
Larissa A. Brooner
Tiffany Caves
Relda Armington
Jonathan W. Bergman
David and Mary Brown
Katie Ceolla
Elizabeth V. Arnold
Elizabeth Berry
Lia Brown
Joe and LaNae Ceryanec
Debra Ashby
Robert and Virginia Bettle
Sheri K. Brown
Megan Chambers
Ed and Pat Ashby
Marcella and Donald Betts
Shirley Brown
Michelle Champion
Dawn Atwood
Barbara and Ian Binnie
Theresa Brown
Mariah Chapman
Scott and Marlie Atwood
John A. Bisenius
Will and Janae Brown
Wendy Chapman
Jon and Marcy Augustine
Pat Bishop
John Bruckshaw
Amy Chrisman
Kary S. Austin
Paul Bishop
Melody Bruns
Wayne Christ
Steve and Elizabeth Bagby
Philip and Frances Bishop
John and Julie Bruntz
Karen Christensen
Steve and Kim Bailey
Tiffany Bishop
Jake Brus
Dr. Sheena Christensen
Rashina Bakalbasic
Lori Blachford
Christine Buckley
Lauren M. Chronister
William and Loretta Baker
Abbie S. Black
Tricia Buell
Jenelle Clabaugh
Kristy Ballard
Jeny Black
Paula Buenneke
Chuck and Jane Clark
Novelice Ballard
Roberta Blakeman
Janna Burger
Daniel and Kristin Clark
Thomas and Karen Banse
Don and Margo Blumenthal
Robert and Farah Burmeister
Deborah A. Clark
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David Darrah
Heidi M. Eddy
Alice C. Frederick
Kara Clark
Chad and Kim Darrah
Stephanie Edenburn
Marty J. Fredericks
Lydia Clark
Andrea J. Daugherty
Gene and Sally Ehlert
Penny Freestone
Stephanie and Ben Clark
Jon and Peggy Daugherty
Joyce Eigsti
Larissa French
Melissa Clarke-Wharff
Stephen Daugherty
Amy Eilers
Jackie French-Krueder
Melinda Cleaver
Mark Davis
Michael and Laura Eilers
Heather Friedow
Kevin Cline
Regina Davis
Joanie Elmquist
Monica Friel
Jennifer L. Clover
George and Patricia Davison
Diana Emehiser
Dennis Frye
Sydney Coder
Meredith Deal
Kristi Emick
Elizabeth Funke
Craig and Roxanne Cogil
David and Sharon Dean
Joseph and Sue Emmerich
Marie Gaffney
Lori L. Cole
Scott Dean
Penny Emmons
Amber Galloway
Chris Coleman
Kimberly Delahunt
Kori Ensley
Carol Gammon
Mike Collet
Kathryn J. Dellaca
Douglas and Jacquelene Eppard
Emily J. Garcia
Heather Collier
Bob DeMeulenaere
Daniel R. Erick
Barbro Westerlund Garland
Keith Colovos
Maureen Dempsey
Karen K. Erickson
Cynthia Garrison
Stephen and Maria Colwell
Teresa K. DePover
Peggy and John Erickson
Shelley Gaston
Dave and Lana Comstock
Catie B. DeVaul
Todd Eschweiler
Megan Gatliff
Kathleen D. Comstock
Kirk Devine
Tiffany M. Espelund
Jane Gatzke
Jensen Conant
Michelle Dickerson
Dawn R. Ethofer
Bev A. Gay
Michelle Conkling
Chris Diebel
Wendie J. Fagen
Billi Jo Geneser
Robert and Shirley Connor
Paula Dierenfeld
Dawn and Doug Farrell
Ulrike Genschel
Julie Conroy
Daniel and Laura DiMeo
Lucille and Phillip Fay
Karen Gerdes, MD
Patrick and Christine Conway
Susan Dobson
Alicia Feldman
Merry and Mike Gerzema
Carole Cook
Casey and Sarah Dodd
Katie and Patrick Fergus
Maurice Gilkison
Samantha Cook
Doug and Lynn Dodgen
Brent and Brenda Finer
Brian Gillette
Eunice Coppens
Katie Dohmen
Tanya Fish
Lacey and Nicholas Giunta
Jeff Corcoran
Jeffrey and Stephanie Doll
Lynnette Fisher
J. Paul and Marlene Glahn
Steve Correy
John and Mary Donnenwerth
Sarah Fisher
Diane Glass and Jeff Means
Rita Cousins
Kimberly and Nathan Donner
Jed and Debra Fisk
Mark Goodlin
James and Patty Cownie
Doug Dornacker
Danielle Fitzgerald
Jennifer Goodman
Julie Coy
Nancie Dorrell
Maegan Fitzpatrick
Timothy and Kathleen Goranson
Ken Craig
Amy Dotson
Marianne Fitzpatrick
Erzumane and Jasmin Goretic
Ashley L. Craiger
Janet and Stephen Drake
Tim Fitzpatrick
Christine J. Graham
Holly H. Craiger
Jo Ann Dreckman
Kaycie Flanagan
David R. Graham
Kelly and Mark Craiger
Shelley Dreibelbeis
Harold and Nancy Flavell
Jenni Grandgeorge
John Cramer
Elizabeth Droste
Jacob and Carly Flaws
Susan Grandstaff
Jessica Creason
Kenneth Dubas
Cynthia Flewellyn
Bill Gray
Linda and Scott Crose
Julia A. Duer
Derrick and Melissa Flippin
David and Angela Gray
Stacy Crouse
Thomas Duff
Rachelle Flory
Andy Green
Sharon A. Cummins
Taiwo J. Dunigan
Molly Ford
Kristen Green
Catlin Curry
Todd Dunphy
Lorraine Foster
Tracy Greening
Jarrid Cyr
Scott and Karen Duskin
Willie Foster
Kari Greenlee
Karen Dale
Sarah Dvorak
Betty A. Frahm
Marjean G. Gries
Julianne Daly
Patti Dykstra
Dennis and Glocile Francis
Lisa Grieve
Swathi Damo
Jessica Eagan
Jason Frankena
Marsha K. Grim
Michael and Carolyn Danley
Scott and Kelly Eastin
Lasha D. Frazier
Jack Grimes
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Thank You!
ChildServe Donor List Paul Grinvalds
Timothy and Debra Heldt
Dale and Linda Humiston
William Kallestad
Rebecca Groom
Helen Holt Charitable Trust
Brooke Hundling
Julie Kane
Doreen Grunzweig
Ashley Heller
Robert and Elaine Hunerdosse
Sefik Karamuja
John and Harriet Gulbranson
Dale and Jo Helling
Jade N. Hunt
Michael and Nadine Kastner
Michael Gumina
Connie Hellman
Kristina Huntsman
Nick and Heather Kauffman
Carla and Jerry Gumpert
Cheri Helps
Mrs. Stephanie Hurley
Marie Kayser
Clay Gurganus
Bobby and Kim Henderson
Debbie Hutchinson
Kendra N. Kelley
Karen Fisher
Carrie Hendricks
Melissa A. Hutsell
Breanne Kellner
Marjorie G. Guyler-Alaniz
Mrs. Isabel Hendrickson
Doug and Roxann Irelan
Korey Keninger
Frank and Vicki Haaland
Beth Hennes
Douglas and Sheryl Ireland
Victoria Kennedy
Rachael Haaland
Deb Henry
Patrice Israel
John and Nada Kennelley
Nate Haggard
Linda Hermanstorfer
Andrea James Iverson
Luke Keny
Jason and Julie Hahn
Aaron Heuss
Amy E. Jackson
David Kercheval
Roger Haist
Cheri Hewitt
Lisa Jackson
David Kerkove
John Hale
Laura Hewitt
Meg and Marc Jackson
Dorothy Kern
Pamela Hall
Shannon and Nile Hicks
Bobbi Jaeger
Matt and Laura Kestel
Kenneth Halstead
Lee Hill
Chris and Anne James
Sara Kieffer-Kizzier
Kerrie Hammelman
Joyce Hinman
David and Susan James
Dixie Kimrey
Roberta Hammes Royce
Ann Hintz
Liz Jans
Jane Kinney
Joan Hanna
Edward and Melanie Hirl
Eric Jaskolka
Laura Kinney
Mary Hannam-Johnson
Cynthia Hofer
Katie Jenkins
Allison Kinney-Walker
Emily Hofer
Andrew Jennings
Darla Kipp
Katie Hansen
Robert Hoffman
Thomas Jennings
Kennedy Kiprop
Brittany Hanson
Michael Hoke
Sheryl Jensen
Bethany Kirsche
Conrad and Wendy Hanson
Chelsey Holcomb
Jennifer Joanning
Ruth Klotz
Hank Hanson
Barbara Holdefer
Gaye Johnson
Robert H. Knapp
Raian Hanson
Judith Holt
Jackie Johnson
William and Nancy Knapp
Sonja Hanson
Julie A. Horn
Jared and Elaine Johnson
Russell Knight
Heather L. Hardinger
Heather Horner
Jennifer Johnson
Susan Koch
Roger and Jane Hargens
Bridget Hoskey
Joleen Johnson
Johnne Kochheiser
Mark J. Hargrafen
David Hostetter
Dr. Marv and Verona Johnson
Paul and Kay Koeppen
Rebekah Harman
Mary Jo Hostetter
Wanda Johnson
Stacey Koeppen
Cindy M. Harper
Steve and Malinda Hostetter
Delores and Robert Johnston
Terry and Mary Kohler
Mary and Mike Harper
Susan and Ken Hough
Jeff Johnston
Cathy Koster
Linda S. Harris
Jim and Sheila Hourigan
Brittany A. Jones
Dave and Carol Kraayenbrink
Robert W. Harryman
Amanda Housken
Chelsie Jones
Abby Kratoska
Brian and Julie Hart
Allison Howard
Julia Jones
William and Nancy Krause
Amy Hassebrock
Sandra and Bill Howard
Koncetta R. Jones
Kylee and Nick Krizmanic
Miss Jennifer S. Hawes
Michele Hoyne
Jana Jordan
Andrea Krog
Ms. Denise Hawthorn
Rachael Hubbeling
Dru Jorgensen
John E. Kromminga
Paul Hayes
Michael and Debbie Hubbell
Katie L. Jorgensen
Karla Kruger
Ben and Stacey Haylett
Fred and Charlotte
Ajish Jose
Mike W. Kuenkel
Kenneth Haynie
Paul and Erma Joslin
Emma Kueter
Jeff Heckroth
Robert Hudson
Sheryl Judge
Ms. Jacky Kuhns
David and Mary Beth Heddinger
Julie Huff
Cindy Juhlin
Kim S. Kuhns
Robin Heinemann
Marcella Huff
Janice Jurgens
Robert Kunnen and
Jane Heintz
David Hughes
Linda and Brian Kading
Terrance Heitz
Margaret Hull-Jackson
Jeff and Nancy Kafer
M. Joan Farver
Laura Hejtmanek
Joshua and Emily Hulling
Barbara Kallestad
George and Marlys Ladd
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and James Johnson
Hubbell Foundation
Jackie Frost-Kunnen
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donor list Lisa Ladd
Elizabeth Linscott
Claire Masker
Kim Meyer
Gene LaForge Jr.
Mihneta Lisinovic
Chris Mason
Loren and Linda Meyer
Janelle Lamb
Denese Liston-Sanden
John and Jean Matovina
Janeen Micka
Bailey Lane
Megan Little
Lori Matthaidess
Jeanne F. Miksich
Casie Lange
Angie Lochman
Ben and Elizabeth Matthies
Stanley and Sharlene Milewsky
Amy Langner
Jonathan and January Lochman
Joan Maust
Anthony and Heather Miller
Amanda M. Lantow
Kyle and Sara Lockie
Kelly Maxcy
Carla Miller Harlan and Stan Harlan
Ashlea Lantz
Doug and Rhonda Lockin
Jayne Maxwell
David Miller
Jennifer D. Lappin
Nicole E. Lokenvitz
Lisa May
Jeffrey and Nicole Miller
Erin R. Larsen
Becky Long
Allison Mazer
Ingrid E. Larsen
Bob and Terri Long
Soozie and Mike McBroom
Jean Larsen
Brian Loose
Melissa McCann
Kurt and Jean Larsen
Ronald and Karla Lower
James and Betty McCarl
Allison Larson
Erin G. Loy
Tim and Vicki McCart
Joe and Keisha Larson
Ambria and Justin Luettjohann
Jamie L. McCartney
Robert R. Larson
Lauren Lukaszewski
Malinda McCauley
Verlyn and Helen Larson
Willard and Anne Lundahl
David McCuddin
Margaret J. Laughead
John and Jill Lundberg
Jim McCulloh
Michelle and Doug Laughlin
Kerri and Matt Lundberg
Matthew and Heather McDermott
Carlos Laurenzano
Mr. Sean Lunde
Nicole McDermott
Brian Laurenzo
Tammara S. Lutz
Brett McDonough
Jessica Lauritsen
Marian and Ivan Lyddon
R. Pat and Connie McGoldrick
Linda Lauritsen
Nancy Lyng
Deborah McHose
Teresa Lawler
Bekka Maass
Margaret McKee
Paula Lawson
John MacDonald
David and Diane McKenzie
Warren and Barbara Lawson
David and Laura Mackaman
Steven McKibben
Mark R. Lazar
Nicole L. Macke
Nancy McKim
Brian Leach
Tiffany M. Macke
Edwin and Drucilla McLuen
Nancy and Robert Leblanc
K. Susan Macy
Christopher McNeley
Jodie R. Lee
LaRue and Bob Maddox
Melissa McNulty
Katherine Lefert and Jon Murphy
Sudhish Madhavan
Jamie McQuillen-Benge
David Leffler
Jill Madison
Julie M. McQuiston
Kathy and Daryl Leffler
Shannon Magill
Kris McVickers
Rhonda J. Lefler
Betty Mahaffey
Brenda Meade
Beth Leib
Joe Mahers
Cathy Mears
Morgan Leitner
Joan Mahn
John Mechem
Leroy Miller
Justina Lemea
Susan K. Malloy
Teri and Trevor Meers
Robert and Mary Miller
Katie Lemke
Patti Manna
Kara Meints
Nancy Miller
Marta and Sergio Lence
Amy Manning
Rosana Melo
Nicole and Jeffrey Miller
Dr. Bill and Ginny Lepley
Mark Manning
Holly Mendenhall
Nikie and Brian Miller
Joann Leto
Erin and Jason Marcel
Meika Merill
Ashleigh D. Mills
Ralph and Jane Leto
Amy Marcotte
Lauren Mersberger
Joelle Miner
Jessica Lewis
Adam Marsden
Mike Meston
Jane and Marvin Moles
Kirsten and Jonathan Lewis
Leah Martell
Nichole and Nate Meston
David and Shari Mongar
James Cody Lewton
Judi Martens
Robert and Theresa Metcalf
Elizabeth Mongar
Lindsay Lightner
Marilyn and Wilmer Martens
Dr. J. Michael and Michelle Metts
Nancy Monthei
Joanna Linberg
Wayne Martens
Elizabeth Metzger
Kurt and Mary Moon
David Linn
Chris Martin
Cynthia Mews
Lyndsey M. Moon
Emily Linn
Robert Martin
Jayme Mews
Allison Moore
Madeline by Magpie Designs
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ChildServe Donor List Stacey and Curtis Moore
Gregory and Lori O’Hara
Jamie Phillips
Chris and Mary Risewick
Vic Morales
Keeley O’Keefe
Jennifer Phipps
Katy J. Rivera
Judi Morris
Sally Oldham
Ami Pierce
Missy Roach
Meri E. Morris
George Oleson
Cynthia Pierce
Amber D. Roberts
Laura and Eric Morse
Helen Olsasky
Brandon and Jessica Pierce
Jennifer Roberts
Larry and Hilary Moser
Molly Olsasky
David and Beth Pietan
Lindsey and Jared Robertson
Ron and Linda Moser
Jaydon Olsen
Priya Pillai
Scott and Lynn Robertson
R. Wayne Mossman
Daniel and Abby Olson
Cecelia Rose Plum
Alison C. Robinson
Ann Mould
Dustin Olson
Shirley Poertner
Elissa Robinson
Kim Moyle
John Olson
Kristin A. Polking
Lyndsi Roenfeld
Teresa Mueller
Judy Olson
Carol Pommrehn
Becky Rogers
Cody and Sarah Muhs
Matthew Olson
Swamy Dhoss Ponpandi
Bruce G. Rogers
Tara D. Mullins
Sheila O’Neill
Sherry Poole
Andrew and Leslie Rogers
Kristi Mundy
Jessica O’Riley
Marshall and Emily Porter
Randy Rondi II
Chelsey Murgatroyd
Cynthia O’Rourke
Kristina Post
Jessica Rose
Daniel Murgatroyd
Jay and Gail O’Rourke
Amanda Powers
Janet Ross
LuAnn Murgatroyd
Joe O’Rourke
Dr. Richard and Phyllis Preston
Barbara Rothfus
Philip Murray
Matthew and Tara Osborne
Lori Preuninger
John Ruan IV
Claire Muselman
William Oviatt
Wallis Kay Price
Ron and Clarice Rubek
Mary T. Mycka
Megan A. Ozbun
Melody Probasco
Shannon N. Russey
Brenda Myers
Denise Paflas
Erin I. Publow
Courtney S. Ryner
Ed and Nancy Myers
Tracey and Jeff Page
Kathy Pulley
Jasmina Salkic
Megan E. Myers
Gaylene M. Palmer
Brian and Linda Queck
Lowell and Rita Samuelson
Paul and Susan Nagel
Julie G. Palmer
Eva Quinn
Jim and Kathy Sanders
Jaime Naig
Kelsey and Dave Parker
Sheldon and Roselind Rabinowitz
Megan Sanders
Vicki Nail
Rebecca Parker
Tracey M. Ramaeker
Karen Sargent
Sarah R. Nelsen
Scott Parker
Debra Randel
Kevin and Katherine Saunders
Dave and Kathie Nelson
Karen Parkin
John and Kathy Rapp
Mary Scarpino
Joel and Lisa Nelson
Marilyn M. Parsons
Alyssa K. Rasmussen
Robert and Eloise Scarpino
R. W. and Mary Nelson
Maximo and Tonya Patrick
Ann Rasmussen
Laurie Schaa
Robert and Lynn Neswold
William and Sally Patton
Mark Rathbun
Trista Schaffner
Katie J. Newbury
Caitlin Paul
Diane E. Reed
Todd and Denise Schemper
Joe Newquist
T.J. Paustian
Marla Reed
Ann Schiefelbein
Bao Nguyen
Pamela Payeur
Samuel Reed
Coleen Schmidt
Christopher and Anh Nguyen
Linda Peacock
Catherine Refsland
Darwin Schmig
Joyce Nichols
Helen Pearce
David and Jan Regan
Mary and Jason Schmitt
Levi Nichols
Kelly Pearce
Erin Reid
Jennifer Schneider
Kerry and Cheryl Nicholson
Kathleen Pearson
Judy Reis
Lynn M. Schreder
Ronald and Mary Ann Nielsen
Rachel Pebsworth
Chris and Michelle Rembert
Liesel Schroder
Jay Nikolish
Richard and Marilyn Pedersen
Charlotte Rembolt
Tony Schubert
Dr. George Noble and
Mark and Teresa Peiffer
Julie Remsburg
Amanda Schultz
Brian Peppenger
Kate Reynolds
Jessica Schuttler
Jeff and Amy Nolan
Patrick Perkins
Amanda Rhinehart
Dawn Scott
Russell E. Nolan
Greg and Jennifer Perman
Amy Richardson
Susan Scott
Cindy Northey
Stephanie Perry
Mark and Kim Ricke
Stephanie Segal
Karla Oeth
Arik and Shelly Peterson
Luis Rico-Gutierrez
Carey Seger
Suzanne Oeth
Camielle Peterson
Madeline Riegel
Deanna Sellner
James and Jeanne O’Halloran
Susan Peterson
Pamela Riney-Kehrberg
Stephanie Sessions
Jim O’Halloran
Charles Phillips
Ashley Ringer
Nicole Seward
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Martha Driesnack
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donor list Eric and Melissa Shafer
Laura Stanley
Craig Thompson
Deb Shaw
Rich and Susan Starbuck
Donna Thompson
Leon and Dianne Shearer
Dennis Steele
Jolene Thompson
Brian Shellenberger
Kaylene Steele
Kathryn Thompson
Ying Sheng
Marsha L. Steele
Sally and Harold Thorne
Matty Shepard
Tony Steffes
Elizabeth A. Tisinger
Mandy Shepherd
Peggy Fisher and Larry Stelter
Kathy Tjelmeland
Robert and Beverly Sherlock
Nathan and Nora Stelter
Bryan Tobin
Wendy Sherrill
Terri Sterk
John and Cindy Tometich
Aaron M. Shields
Robert Stetson
Ron and Libby Tourte
Kevin and Amie Shires
Aleisha A. Stevens
Sara Tourte
Robert and Jean Shires
Craig and Stacy Stevens
Thomas G. Triplett
Sarah Shires
Erika Stevenson
Angie K. Tumey
Leesa Shoemaker
Cathy C. Stjernberg
Allu Tunga
Robert and Cherie Shreck
Jacqueline Stoken
Alec and Nancy Turner
Emilee D. Shrestha
Frank and Susan Stork
Catherine L. Tyson
Kelly Shulenberger
Julie and Tom Stork
Patti Umble
Morgan Siefert
Jane and Bob Stormont
Roberto Valencia
Barbara Simonton
Stephanie Stormont
David and Jacqueline
Jamie Walls
Jon Sims
Bill R. Stotts
Janice Walter
Lisa Sinclair
Tammy Stotts
Laura Van Dusseldorp
Randy and Elaine Walter
Elizabeth Sindt
Ned and Maggie Stout
Myrtle Van Dyke
Marcia J. Wanamaker
David and Anne Sitrick
Paul Stout
Scott Van Gundy
Jing Wang and Duhong Chen
Tim and JoLynn Sitzmann
Ardie Strawman
Jessica and John Van Hemert
Carrington Warrick
Peter Slusinski
Jeff and Susan Stroud
Lois and Lawrence Van Heukelom
Ann Waterman
Fadila and Mevludin Smajlovic
Robert and Karen Stuyvesant
Nick Van Patten
Darlene Watson
Jeremy and Amanda Smith
Judith Sue
Carrie and Alex Van Quathem
Rhonda Hartley Watton and
Chantelle Smith
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Sundblad
Arland and Arlene Vander Leest
David and Deborah Smith
Jerry and Janice Swanson
Lloyd and Vicki VanderKwaak
Anne and Ivan Webber
Dianne Smith
Joyce Swanson
Denise VanderMeyden
Nikki Weekley
Donna Smtih
Robyn Swartz
Adam Vanlengen-Hansen
Matt and Angela Weis
Mary Jo Smith
Kayla Swift
Molly Varangkounh
Amber L. Weispfenning
Stacy Smith
Hannah Syversen
Roger Vasey
Aaron Wells
Joyce Snyder
Jay and Nikki Syverson
Edward and Jennifer Vasquez
Erin Wells
Melissa R. Snyder
Leland and Wendy Tack
Kevin and Anne Marie Vaughan
Jo Welty
Brent and Susan Sodders
William and Shandie Tai
Carol Vavra
Lori Wermers
Blair E. Sodergren
Jennifer Tange
Myrna Ver Ploeg
Julie Wessels
Stacy Soderstrum
Todd and Jacqueline Tatum
Dennis and Martha VerMulm
Suana Wessendorf
Kathy Solko and
Mary Ann Tayloe
Jeffery Vieth
Peggy West
Charlie and Debbie Taylor
Luella Vitalis
Tom and Jovanka Westbrook
Cheryl Sondall
Donald and Nancy Taylor
Christine E. Vols
Cynthia Westerberg
Sue and Jim Sorge
Randie and Peggy Tayner
Randy and Sherry Von Fumetti
Kyle Weuve
Linda Sowers
Laura Tekippe
Sarah Vorm
Brian Whalen
Andrea Spiker
Annie Temple
James Vowell
Erin Wheat
Mary Spina
John and Anne Temple
Cynthia Wagner
Deborah and Eugene Wheeler
James Spizale
Amy Tetmeyer
Jack and Ann Wahlig
Larry and Sabeth White
Jennifer Sprague
Larry and Carol Tetmeyer
Theresa Wahlig, MD, and
Tina White
Ross and Shirley Stafford
Kimberly Thilges
Tom White
Abbie L. Stanbrough
Tami L. Thomas
Emma Wakefield
Steven Manternach
Van Ahn
Mark Feldmann
Ursula from The Little Mermaid
Joe Watton
Rick and Mary Whitham
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ChildServe Donor List Jacqueline Whitlow
Kimberly and Matt Wood
ITA Group Foundation
Ronald McDonald Children’s
Estela Whitman
Maria and David Wood
Jackson National Life
Charities
Alan and Roxanne Wicks
Karen and Sumner Worth
Ruhl and Ruhl Commercial
Sarah and Brian Wiese
Brandi and Troy Wright
John Deere Financial
Bethany Wilcke
Joe and Gloria Wright
John Deere Des Moines Works
Ruth M. Brown Charitable Trust
Rodney Wildrick
Melissa Wyckoff
John Ruan Foundation Trust
Sacred Heart Church
Max and Linda Wilker
Francis and Susan Yorio
Josephs Jewelry Stores
St. John’s Catholic Church
Jim and Ann Willer
Diane M. Young
KCCI-Television, Inc.
St. Pius X School
Dean and Roberta Williams
Ryan K. Young
Kiwanis Club of Ames
SVPA Architects, Inc.
Kathy Williams
Terese A. Young
Knights of Columbus #10282
Teak Construction
Michael G. Williams
Nancy A. Ytzen
The Learning Post
Ruth Willson
Larry J. Zahm
Knights of Columbus #12422
The Logo Source LLC
Bradley Wilson
Kelly Zielaskowski
Tony Moro Collision
Eric N. Wilson
Paul R. Zietlow
Knights of Columbus #12432
Variety--The Children’s
Pamela Wilson
Erin Zirkelbach
Diane Winey
Mary and Mark Zirkelbach
Knights of Columbus #12482
W.T. & Edna M. Dahl Trust
Jay and Michele Winger
Absolute Property Care LLC
Walmart
Steven and Edie Winkelman
Albaugh Inc.
Knights of Columbus #13159
Wellmark Blue Cross and
Jeff and Amanda Winslow
Baker Group
Jessie Wipperman
Bank of the West
Knights of Columbus #9632
Wells Fargo
Tracy Wolfe
Bankers Trust
West Bancorporation Foundation
Angela Woline
Barton Solvents, Inc.
Lohr Family Dentistry, P.C.
William C. Knapp Charitable
Beirman Furniture, Inc.
Marel Meat Processing Inc.
Foundation
Biermann Electric Co.
McGladrey LLP
Broker Dealer Financial
McKesson Medical-Surgical
In Kind
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All Saints St. Francis of Assisi St. Pius X St. Anthony Christ the King Sacred Heart
Real Estate
Charity of Iowa
Blue Shield
Services Corp
Meredith Corporation Foundation
Albaugh Inc.
Brooks Lodden, P.C.
MidAmerican Energy Foundation
Mary Jane Allgood
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
Mid-Tech Sales, Inc.
American Equity Investment
Chapter IJ P.E.O.
MKL Foundation, Inc.
Life Ins. Co.
Congregational Women’s
MOMS Club of West
Pamela Armstrong-Vogel
Fellowship
Baker Group
Des Moines Marble and
Mopars Unlimited
Bartlet & West Engineers
Nationwide Insurance
BeeLine and Blue
Drake University
NCMIC Group, Inc.
Devon Beerbower
DuPont Pioneer
Noble Foundation
Beirman Furniture, Inc.
Electrical Engineering &
Oh Bacon, LLC
Blank Park Zoo
Paragon IT Professionals
Shannon Boyd
EMC Insurance Companies
DuPont Pioneer International
Vickie Brink
European Motorcars of
Employees
Adam and Amanada Byersdorker
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Victoria Campbell
Fred Maytag Family Foundation
Prairie Meadows
Julie Canatelli
Gabus Automotive Group
Principal Charity Classic
Erica Carrick
Gannett Foundation, Inc.
Principal Financial Group
Catherine Cate
Gilcrest Jewett Lumber Company
Celebrate Johnston
Great Clips - Johnston
Professional Musicians and
Chocolaterie Stam
Guide One Insurance Company
City Gardens, Inc.
IMT Insurance Company
R. Jones Collision Repair, Inc.
Melissa Clarke-Wharff
Iowa Kidstrong, Inc.
Renaissance Charitable
Miles and Becky Coffin
Iowa Realty Foundation
Community United Methodist
Irwin Productions
Reynolds & Reynolds, Inc.
Mrs. Potato Head by The Stelter Company employees
Insurance Company
Mantel Co.
Equipment Company
Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
Foundation, Inc. Entertainers Club of Iowa
Foundation, Inc.
Church
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donor list Julie Conroy
Sticks West Glen
David Tompkins
Terri J. Johnson
Des Moines Marriott
SVPA Architects, Inc.
Stephen and Carol Tompkins
Linda I. Kelley
Des Moines Scheels All Sports
The Learning Post
Rachel Van Hest
Dr. Bill and Ginny Lepley
Casey and Sarah Dodd
The Logo Source LLC
Cheryl Lynn Epps
Delores Littlejohn
Dublin Bay
The Weitz Company
Larry Epps
Ann P. Lykke-Jaros
Eastern Polk Quilter’s Guild
Angela Thomas
Mary Ellen Epps
Brian and Lori Mason
Edible Arrangements
Tone’s Spices
Larry Epps
Ronald and Delores Matthews
European Motorcars of
Kathleen Toyne
Bob and Betty Feeley
Leslie McGuckin
Traviss Audio Visual
Sandra Eagle
Robert and Frances Miller
Debbie Floyd
Trostel’s Greenbriar Restaurant
Alyssa Frederick
Robert Rushing
Colette Friest
Urbandale United Church of Christ
DeAnne and James A. Frederick
Marion D. Singleton
Graham Tire
David and Jacqueline Van Ahn
Ruben C. Grant
Phyllis M. Snook
Grandview Lutheran Church
Dena Wallace LMT
Cornelius and Sebelia Black
Vincent and Linda Sullivan
Group Benefits, Ltd
Amy Westendorf
Brandon Gray
Frank and Nancy Tamse
Heartland Gallery
Jay and Michele Winger
Dowling College Inc. -
Susan L. Walker
Amy Hemphill
Denise Wolff
Jan Williams
Highland Park American Legion
Kimberly and Matt Wood
Mary and Jerry Goodrich
Joseph Lockin
Brandi and Troy Wright
Daniel and Kimberly Malloy
Doug and Rhonda Lockin
Leo Gumina
William and Sally Patton
Michael Gumina
Dorothy Lundberg
Des Moines
Auxiliary Unit 374
Hyperion Field Club
Operation Smile
Java Joe’s Coffeehouse
In Memory
Johnston Piecemakers
Gage (therapy dog)
Beverly VanSoelen
Anonymous
Kris Kain
Linda Vanderloo
Mary McCuster Harkin
Grant and Pamela Bell
John and Nada Kennelley
Carley Behncke
Anonymous
Frank and Janet Berlin
Rich and Sue Keppler
Matt Schwind
Eloise Henslor
Ken and Val Bilbrey
Becky Lause
Carol Seitz
Diane Pelz
Edna P. Blome
Jeff and Diane Marker
Mackenzie Bestell
Stan Hiersteiner
James and Linda Carothers
Joy Meinders
Marikay Kirsch
Hyperion Field Club
Judy Christensen
Nikie and Brian Miller
Hallie Clancy
Jordan T. Hunerdosse
Ken Crooks
Alla Mintzer Zaprudsky
Paul and Nancy Cahill
Robert and Elaine Hunerdosse
Timothy and Kathleen Goranson
Mopars Unlimited
Hannah Clancy
Bruce C. Johnston
Larry and Pamela Hanshaw
Larry and Hilary Moser
Emily N. and Alexis M. Conner
Katherine Ann Johnston
Frank and Debra Johnson
Ed and Nancy Myers
Robert and Susan Conner
Wylie Lee
Bob and Barbara Knapp
Janet E. Nissly
Lewis Cory
Francis and Suzanne Sanders
William and Nancy Knapp
O’Donnell Ace Hardware
John and Lyn Pieper
Daniel R. Lepley
Leona Knorr
P & M Monogramming
John Cox
Dr. Bill and Ginny Lepley
Tim and Ramona Knudson
Pathway Church
Mary Gottschalk
Harold L. Leutzinger
Cathy Koch
Debra K. Phillips
Emilie Duimstra
Katherine Ann Johnston
Helen F. Krieger
Piecemakers Quilt Group
Gary Braga
Dean Littlejohn
John and Nancy Long
Polk County Treasurer
Gene and Jane Cutler
Anonymous
Glen and Mary Luchtel
Drake University Art and
Steve and Cindy Angran
Alan and Janyce Lundberg
Portrait Innovations
Robert and Jeannie Backous
Steve and Shelly Lundberg
Primary Source
Daniel and Lucille Duimstra
Lucille Bettis
Delores Maser
Project Linus
Lynda S. Haupert
Ronald and Judy Conner
Sue Mathison
R. Jones Collision Repair, Inc.
Mark and Barb Havighurst
Stephen Daugherty
Richard and Becky Mensing
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Brian Kempkes
Vernon and Becky De Tar
Robert and Mary Miller
Ron and Clarice Rubek
Karen and William King
Robert and Louise Evoy
Linda Moon
Dan Schuck
Paul and Lynette Klein
Jane M. Gillespie
Gerard and Mary Lou Neugent
Shade Tree Auto
Conwell and Frances Lindstrom
Kim Gillespie
Alta and Jim Nodland
Specialty Enterprises - Furniture
Debora Sanberg
Robert and Mary Harrel
Jeff and Amy Nolan
Restoration
Jim and Lu Stone
Lori and Eric Johnson
Donald and Lois Peterson
(Hope Project)
Design Department
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ChildServe Donor List Dana L. Plew
Dorothy Seibert
John and Sharon Schwemler
Betsy Hourigan
E. Dwane and Helen Richards
Katherine Ann Johnston
Teresa J. Shafer
Jack M. Allen
Ruhl and Ruhl Commercial
Sebrena Sinclair
Mark and Tara Sitrick
Drs. Sayeed Hussain and Karuna
Frank and Elaine Marsh
John and Florita Sullivan
Signature Real Estate Services, Inc.
Kaige Sizemore
Johnny Turpin
Albert and Evelyn Mintzer
Ross and Shirley Stafford
Amber Richtsmeier
VA Central Iowa
The wedding of Eleen Jessen and
Owen and Ann Twedt
Evelyn Smith
Union State Bank
John F. Smith
John and Penny Warner
Lynn Tobias
Bruce and Helen Van Der Beek
Ashley Stewart
Diann and Tom Weinman
Chester Edwards
Lawrence and Lois Van Heukelom
Quentin and Sandra Lee Johnson
Leona S. Zaharis
Anna and Alex Edwards
Mary R. Watkins
Joseph Tourte
Wayne Vanden Berg
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Lori West
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William and Nancy Knapp
Iowa Investment, Inc.
Jessica Samuelson
Leona M. Knorr
Short Travel Management Inc.
Dave Schaffer
Tim and Ramona Knudson
Dean and Sue Sanders
Jon L. Sigmund
Cathy S. Koch
Patricia S. Lee
Art Singelyn
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Dennis Shields
Dawn R. Solis Toledo
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ChildServe Transitional Care
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Jeffrey Wachuta
Delores Maser
Larry P. Stelter
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Craig Black
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Phyllis J. Brown
Ruhl and Ruhl Commercial
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Katie Van Kooten
Clint I. Grove
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Signature Real Estate Services, Inc.
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Dr. Teri M. Wahlig
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Madelaine Jerousek-Smith
David and Loree Miles
Owen and Ann Twedt
Jeffrey A. Johnson
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Ruth E. Miller
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Lynne Rasey
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Timothy and Kathleen Goranson
Jack Zschiesche Family
Thomas and Diane Penningroth
Larry and Pamela Hanshaw
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2012–13 Board Of Directors Paul Nagel, Chair Joel Nelson, Vice Chair Kip Albertson, Treasurer Frank Stork, Secretary John Temple, Past Chair Lloyd VanderKwaak, EdD, President/CEO John Bruntz Jay Byers Doug Dornacker Karen Gerdes, MD Michael Gumina Linda Kading William Lepley, EdD David Mackaman Shirley Poertner Jim Sanders Randy Von Fumetti Maria Wood
2012–13 Board Of Trustees Peter Cartwright, Chair Brian Laurenzo, Vice Chair Steve Gooding, Secretary/Treasurer Marshall Porter, Immediate Past Chair Lloyd VanderKwaak, EdD, President/CEO Amanda Brink Hull Pat McGoldrick David Nelson Joel Nelson Chris Risewick Larry Stelter Cathy Stjernberg David Van Ahn Ralph Young
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