Meet Our Donors

Schwartz Family Leads Life of Example Through Philanthropy and Planned Giving

After decades of providing dedicated care and compassion to children in our community, the Schwartz family decided to make their love everlasting by including ChildServe in their estate plan.

Tom pictured with eight-year-old Vincent

Let's Move Forward Together Forever

As Campaign Chair of ChildServe's $10 million Forward Together campaign, I was humbled and amazed by the generosity of more than 168 donors who gave to expand the organization's signature programs in complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation and behavioral health and autism.

Meet Our 2021 ChildServe Champions

Congratulations to our 2021 ChildServe Champions: Principal® and Margo and Don Blumenthal. This annual award celebrates donors who advance ChildServe’s mission through generosity, service and inspiring others to action.

Meet Tom Mahoney: Forward Together Campaign Chair

A $10 million fundraising campaign would sound daunting to most people, but when ChildServe board member Tom Mahoney heard about the Forward Together campaign, he jumped in with both feet.

Lepleys ‘Pay It Forward’ by Becoming ChildServe Advocates

ChildServe played a central role in the lives of Bill and Ginny Lepley. Now, the Clive, Iowa couple is giving back to the organization that made such a positive impact on them and their late son Daniel.

Ann and Jim Willer: Symbols of Service and Giving

For Ann and Jim Willer, the road to ChildServe's doorstep went through one of the organization's greatest partners: Variety—The Children's Charity of Iowa.

Ann Wahlig Memorials Total More Than $10,000

On March 4, 2019, ChildServe lost one of its most enthusiastic supporters with the passing of Ann Wahlig, mother of Chief Executive Officer Teri Wahlig, MD. ChildServe was among the charities designated to receive memorial contributions and the response has been extraordinary. A total of 124 memorial gifts were made with a value of $10,016.

Memorial Contributions Honor the Life of John Lundberg

One of ChildServe's deepest and most loyal advocates, John Lundberg of Johnston, Iowa, passed away suddenly on Sept. 9, 2019, at the age of 71.

One Hour That Changed Two Lives

Like many individuals who tour ChildServe for the first time, Peggy Fisher and Larry Stelter were forever changed after coming through ChildServe’s doors more than 20 years ago. Their reaction was strong and immediate.

John and Jill Lundberg: Devoted Grandparents and Advocates

Like many parents and grandparents, John and Jill Lundberg had no idea about ChildServe until their granddaughter, Jordyn, was born with special healthcare needs.

Diagnosis Opens a New Dimension for Van Ahn Family

Soon after the birth of his first child, David Van Ahn had a feeling that something wasn't quite right. Doctors would confirm those fears hours later.

From the Farm to Corporate America: A Life of Service and Giving

Growing up on the family farm in rural Iowa, John Schmidt learned three qualities that would become hallmarks throughout his life: Hard work, service and helping others less fortunate.

So Much to Learn From Such a Short Life

Jesse Anderson made a big impact in his 11 short years. His memory will live on thanks to a gift made in his honor by his family.

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