In March 2020, Beth and Matt McQuillen experienced a life-changing event when their daughter, Maggie, suffered a traumatic brain injury from a car accident. Later that year, Maggie was served at On With Life’s outpatient clinic in Coralville. Anticipating going into her freshman year of college,
Maggie worked through physical, occupational and speech therapy to help her regain function, prepare for school, and get back to the activities she loved to do prior to the accident.
On With Life was there for the McQuillen family, especially Maggie, with great support and resources at a time of need. They were grateful to have local rehabilitative therapy in their local community.
“Had it not been for the foresight and efforts of others to create and develop On With Life and the great programming it offers, our family’s options would have been much more limited,” said Matt.
“The staff at On With Life are so good at what they do,” said Beth. “It is such a positive environment filled with ‘can-do’ attitude professionals. The entire team is collaborative, and they truly want only the best for the people they serve.”
Because of their appreciation, the McQuillens are active supporters of On With Life, giving both financially and volunteering their time. In February 2022, Maggie served as the honorary co-chair for On With Life’s annual Celebrate Hope event supporting the Coralville outpatient clinic. As part of
that event, Beth and Matt McQuillen provided the lead gift to purchase a new piece of equipment called a Dynavision for the Coralville program. Just as others had done for the McQuillen family, they chose to lead by example and build awareness in their network through the Celebrate Hope event.
“People are positive and charitable in nature and are supportive if they become aware and are given the opportunity,” said Matt. “We are honored to help support the continued efforts to build on the vision of On With Life.”
The McQuillen family never imagined they would be using the services of an organization like On With Life, but they are so very grateful it exists and happily support its mission.