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You saved my life: A letter from the heart of a child
United Way supports Street Outreach, an enhanced service program created to help reduce sexual abuse and trauma among runaway, homeless and street youth in the Sedgwick County area.
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When health becomes a choice to make
Donald Moore has always believed in helping others. Since 1970, Moore has served as a regional director and public relations officer for a social-service organization based in India. He has worked with...
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Walking in Water
Arthritis sufferer finds relief in the warm waters of a swimming pool. When Claudine heard about the Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program, she was skeptical at first. Claudine’s mother had suffered...
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Twelve weeks to a better lifestyle
“I knew I was overweight,” says Devon, 43, who struggled with her weight for 20 years. “I exercised very little. [But when I did,] I would get on the elliptical for 30 minutes and just about die,” she...
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Transportation service offers vehicle for independence
Harold was once known for his perfect vision. As a young World War II naval aviator it was required—in order to land his Wildcat fighter plane on a carrier deck. This young fighter pilot with 20/20...
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Small steps are big strides toward his dream to walk
With a wry grin, LeRoy Reed leans back in his wheelchair and talks about the old days. He pauses to remember specifics, but the rugged lines etched across his face tell the detailed story of a callused...
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Senior center turns life around
At age 64, Mary had a stroke. When she tried to go to work at Leeker’s pharmacy, she realized she didn’t know where she was going or how to get there.
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One step at a time
Lanesha crawled under the desk. She hid inside the hood of her coat. She refused to talk to others. Lanesha, 27, lives with intellectual impairments and has been in United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Adult...
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Officer Helps Student Stay Out of the Office
Just over a year ago, Zach spent much of his time in the principal’s office. Today, his wasted time in the confines of the school office has been replaced with meaningful time in the friendship of a...
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Nothing like the movies
It was like a scene from the movie "Twister" but this was no movie. One couple will not soon forget the evening of May 3, 1999, when a tornado ripped through south Wichita and the Haysville area.
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New friend, new life purpose
Darlene, 72, felt lonely, even when she had painting for a hobby. But when her osteoarthritis locked up her hands and made it difficult to paint, she didn’t want to be alone any more. Darlene and her...
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Meet Bill and Bob–friends for life
Adult match of 17 years developed friendship through time and trust. Seventeen years ago, Bill was missing consistency in his life. Schizophrenia had left him in and out of the hospital and had...
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Medical treatment at no cost
John* described himself as someone who had never been sick for a day of his life. That was until October 2008. He began having stomach pains, but he had recently been laid off from his job and no...
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Living life to the fullest
"God didn’t give me walking legs," is the title of a book in development by Betty Miller, a retired resident at The Timbers in Wichita.
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Life in darkness changed by modern-day miracle worker
When Sarah first came to United Cerebral Palsy, she was affected by multiple severe disabilities including blindness. Inside her head, confusion and frustration wielded blades of turmoil. She was a...
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Learning to Ask for Help
Robert Chappell did not pay attention to his health until he blacked out while driving on Kellogg. Thankfully, he was only out for a moment and no one was hurt, but the event scared him enough to seek...
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Impacting lives by giving a ride
Our kidneys are a vital part of how our bodies function. Without them, we cannot survive. What do you do when your kidneys aren’t working properly but you have no way to transport yourself for treatment?
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High school sophomore saves brother using CPR
It was a typical night at the Lob house. The in-laws were visiting and the family was snuggled in for the evening. They had all shuffled beds, making room for the visitors. Thoughts of the good times...
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Helping arthritis sufferers move forward
The numbers are staggering. In Kansas over 407,000 people suffer from some form of arthritis and nearly 21 million nationwide. There are over one hundred different kinds of arthritis and it is the...
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Health brings happiness
A nurse sees weight loss benefiting more than her looks. As a licensed practical nurse (LPN), Brenda was daily instructing people how to be healthy when she was overweight herself. Now, she’s leading...
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