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Teen hurt in ATV accident makes remarkable recovery

KCCI, May 16, 2012
Doctors said an Iowa teenager critically injured in an ATV accident has defied the odds by making a remarkable recovery One moment, Seth Mann was riding an ATV with his brother. The next, he was on board a medical helicopter, clinging to his life. ...


How Much Did ChildServe's Run, Walk, and FUN 4 the Kids Raise This Weekend?

Johnston Patch, May 15, 2012
A quick run and a little fun translated into big success for ChildServe last weekend. The 8th Annual Run, Walk, and FUN 4 the Kids on Saturday drew in more than 1,200 participants and raised a whopping $30,000. ...


Bubble Ball Photos


Metromix, March 31, 2012
The non-profit ChildServe held its second annual Bubble Ball Saturday night at Capital Square. The popping of bubble wrap was heard throughout the night, and the evening included a fairytale themed bubble wrap runway show. Check out photos from this bubbly event! ... 



Bubble Ball: Bubble Wrap Designs Support Kids

WHO-TV, March 31, 2012
Metro area residents hit the town in bubble wrap designs all in the name of helping children. The second annual Bubble Ball is held to raise money and awareness for ChildServe. ...


Bubble Ball Raises Money for ChildServe

WOI-TV, March 31, 2012
We all know children love to play with bubble-wrap. So on Saturday night, a metro charity that serves kids in need of special healthcare had fun creating different designs out of the wrap and raised a lot of money for a great cause. ...


The Bubble Ball: Popping for a purpose

Des Moines Register, March 30, 2012
Not only will the ChildServe folks allow guests to be annoying at their Bubble Ball fashion show and fundraiser Saturday night at Capital Square, they go out of their way to encourage it. In its second year, the Bubble Ball was the brainchild of Soozie McBroom and fellow ChildServe board member Jim Willer. ...


ChildServe CEO Celebrates 20 Years at Helm

Johnston Patch, March 30, 2012
Lloyd VanderKwaak, president and CEO, will celebrate 20 years at ChildServe on March 31. He came to ChildServe in search of a new venture of leadership and innovation, and found exactly that. ...


Critically Injured Boy Makes Great Strides

KCCI News Channel 8, March 15, 2012
Cayden Adair, 7, was involved in a car accident as a toddler that left him with a critical brain injury. With the help of family and ChildServe, he has been able to learn, grow, and overcome many challenges through rehabilitation and therapy. ...


Problems Eating? Therapy Helps

Des Moines Register, February 8, 2012
Lisa McCoy drops some berries and cereal bars on to her son Nicholas' tray, then spoons some yogurt into his mouth. He signals his approval by waving his arm in the air and flashing a messy grin. From an observation room, a few therapists evaluate Nicholas, 16 months. He has low muscle tone because of Down syndrome, which has affected his chewing skills. The session is part of a Feeding Clinic at ChildServe, which assists children with special health care needs. ...


Gilbert Homecoming King has Special Qualifications

Ames Tribune, September 24, 2011
Gilbert High School students this year decided when it comes down to the qualities they’re looking for in a homecoming king, Kevin Rinehart has them in spades. ...


Passion caring for kids led Wahlig to ChildServe

Des Moines Register, July 6, 2011
Dr. Teri Wahlig was active at ChildServe even before becoming its first full-time medical director earlier this year ...


Hicks: ChildServe CEO emphasizes informing, involving board of directors

Des Moines Register, June 27, 2010
ChildServe calls its employees superheroes. Yet its leader shuns that role. Lloyd VanderKwaak preaches that nonprofits may have a weakness if they follow the CEO-as-Superman model. ChildServe's chief executive and president counts his job as creating a strong board to hold him accountable and ensure the nonprofit makes a difference in its community ...


A Pet Partner Tribute

Seattle Post Intelligencer, January 29, 2010
Jesse had never trained for dog agility, but she proved to be a natural, working with Dan for more than two years at ChildServe. Over the course of the last ...

 

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