Dave Russell - Volunteer
On May 5, 2022, former person served Dave Russell became emotional while watching the dirt turn during On With Life’s groundbreaking event for the new outpatient building.
Ever since his time at On With Life following a stroke in July 2015, Dave has believed On With Life needed to and was capable of helping more people. The day of the groundbreaking, he watched as his hope became reality.
“I am so proud of this place and what they do, and how they do it,” said Dave.
After his discharge from Ankeny’s inpatient program in 2015, Dave came back to On With Life ready to give back and help others. He volunteered his time talking with persons served who were about to be discharged home in hopes of sharing his experience and positive mindset with them. He was also recommended by On With Life staff to be part of the Governor’s Council on Brain Injury which he sat on for four years, sharing his experience where he might be helpful.
Most recently, Dave joined the Celebrate Life committee helping to plan Ankeny’s annual fundraising event. Being involved in sales and marketing his entire life, he enjoys getting to share his opinions on everything from design to logistics, but he mostly enjoys sharing in the overall happiness the event creates and awareness it brings to On With Life’s programs.
“I love being even a small part of more people getting help,” said Dave.
Even as On With Life grows before his very eyes, Dave continues to stay involved and advocate on behalf of On With Life, hoping that every little effort put forth will make On With Life’s services available to more and more people.