On With Life

October is National Physical Therapy Month! We are lucky to have such a great group of PTs and PTAs at On With Life. Thank you for all that you do to transform the lives of our persons served. ❤

There is never a "perfect" time to capture family photos, but Julia Mae Photography, LLC knows the importance of showing up anyway. As a person served, Julia has experienced firsthand the impact of our Parkinson's program and is using her platform and skill set to give back. Join Julia at On With Life's Ankeny campus for fall family mini shoots on October 17 & 19. These 15-minute outdoor sessions are designed to be accessible for all and capture the love, connection and beautiful reality of your family.

A portion of all proceeds will be generously donated to On With Life! Learn more about Julia's project and book your photo session at https://www.juliamaephotography.com/?r=ee5c6e.

Not in the market for updated photos? Consider sponsoring a photo session for a current person served and their family! Information about sponsoring a photo session can be found at the link above.

Celebrate Life 2026 was a huge success because of YOU. We are thrilled to share that this year was record-breaking in both attendance and in funds raised — over $263,000! Thank you to all who attended and supported in any capacity. Your generosity is making a difference in the lives of those we serve. 💙

Forward Together shirts are available for just a few more days! Make sure to grab yours before Wednesday, September 30. A portion of all sales will go directly to the On With Life Foundation to support our programming. ❤ Purchase yours today at https://pmapparel.chipply.com/product.html?pid=28348305&eid=500204&cid=2648073&lastaction=viewall.

PD Singers is back for a Fall 2026 session! 🎶 This program is a great opportunity for persons with Parkinson's Disease to come together for fun, socialization and the benefits of singing. Cost to attend is $30, and the group will meet every other Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. from October 20-December 15.

Learn more and sign up today at https://www.onwithlife.org/resources/events/events-list/pd-singers-fall2026?event=14e48e29-e846-4c81-b446-74827ae268dc.

Interested in a career at On With Life? We are currently hiring for a number of positions at our Ankeny and Polk City locations! Learn more and apply at onwithlife.org/careers/job-listings.

Driving is closely tied to independence and quality of life but can quickly become a safety concern for individuals experiencing medical, cognitive, neurological or age-related changes. Join us Wednesday, October 28, for an On With Life Academy webinar where our team of experts will discuss driving rehabilitation services including:

- When to make a referral.
- What to expect during a driving evaluation.
- How healthcare providers can work together to support safe community mobility.

Registration is now open at https://www.onwithlife.org/resources/events/events-list/when-driving-safety-becomes-a-concern-a-guide-for-healthcare-providers?event=e247ca3f-5943-4638-b2cd-708b343c8c6b.

A sneak peak at some of the wonderful donations we received from our community for Celebrate Life! We want to extend a huge thank you to all of our generous donors who help make this event a success.

These items will be available to win in our raffle at Celebrate Life this Friday. If you were unable to grab tickets for this year's event, we hope to see you next year!