In August 2009, Kevin Doherty’s brother, Tim, suffered a brain aneurysm while out for dinner at a restaurant with family and friends. After 25 days in the hospital, Tim was referred to On With Life’s inpatient program and began his rehabilitation journey.
Tim was admitted to On With Life on September 11, 2009, and to this day Kevin remembers his initial impression of the organization.
“Tim was admitted in a coma, and I remember thinking from the moment we arrived, that we were in great hands” said Kevin.
After four months of intense therapy, On With Life helped Tim get back to the things he loved doing most.
Kevin shared, “Tim can go out to play golf with his buddies and also do some traveling, which means the world to me.” When asked what he wants others to know about On With Life, Kevin responded, “If you bring your family member or friend to On With Life, they are going to have the best possible outcome in their rehabilitation. On With Life is a state-of-the-art facility with expert staff and the best equipment. It is an essential resource for our community.”
On With Life was there for Kevin and his family when his brother needed it the most. Kevin wants to help continue that for others.
Kevin is an active supporter of On With Life in every way, giving both financially and volunteering his time. For the last two years, Kevin and Tim have served on the Celebrate Hope fundraising event committee. Kevin has financially supported the organization since 2009, giving to just about every campaign or ask that comes his way. In recent years, his charitable contributions to the Empower Hope Fund have earned him recognition in On With Life’s Circle of Life society. Kevin’s decision to support On With Life is influenced by his desire to help the organization remain up-to-date and stay relevant to so many who need the help.
“I want On With Life to be a healthy organization,” he said. Kevin believes in the transformative nature of On With Life and is dedicated to ensuring the organization has the resources necessary to continue to thrive.