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Reaching His Goals One Step at a Time Kurt has a simple goal; he wants to walk three blocks from his apartment to Walker Methodist. After developing problems with his leg, Kurt found that he could no longer accomplish many tasks on his own. He needed assistance with most of his daily activities because he was wheelchair bound, which, for a lifelong dog owner and enthusiast, was not ideal. “You need to be able to walk fast with them.” Kurt joined Walker’s senior club after months of rehabilitation at the Health Center. He would arrive at Walker for morning activities, make his way down the hall for his physical therapy and then head back to senior club for more activities — often carrying milk bone treats in his pockets, “just in case” a canine friend came to visit. Kurt loves the programs at Walker because they are “made to order” and “push him” a little bit. They also focus on what Kurt can and wants to do, not on what he finds himself (temporarily) unable to do. Kurt loves the programs at Walker because they... focus on what Kurt can and wants to do... Kurt no longer relies on a wheelchair or assistance getting ready. He has gained back much of his independence and hopes to get rid of his walker because he is halfway to his goal of walking his to rehabilitation and senior club. In fact, he has three canes “ready and waiting.” Kurt continues his therapy and programs at Walker so one day soon he can walk all three blocks to Walker (and he’ll still carry those milk bones for all his 4-legged friends). Please remember the Walker Methodist Foundation in your will. 4 Spirit of Walker
Our Thanks Donations to Walker Methodist Foundation make a huge difference to our ongoing work. Gifts listed were made between January 1, 2011 and October 31, 2011. For questions, email foundation@walkermethodist.org or call (612) 827-8538. Bruce Aamoth, in memory of Donna Steele AgeWell Home Care LLC Joy Albrecht, in memory of Blanche Johnson Alfred and Nancy Alliegro, in memory of Yvonne Berghs Mark Anderson and Suzanne Bollman Lorri Anderson, in memory of Yvonne Berghs Aramark Margaret Arne Ann Bachleitner, in memory of Janet Bachleitner Susan and Brad Bagge Daniel and Sherri Ballintine Fred Banister Elenore Barkes, in memory of Bob Bedford Sharon Barletta, in memory of Margaret Stewart Harry Beardsley, in memory of Yvonne Berghs Thomas Becker, in memory of Yvonne Berghs Helen Bender, in memory of Kathleen Williams Meredith Berg, in memory of Oleda Myring Steven Berghs, in memory of Yvonne Berghs Rev. Ann Bergstrom William and Dorothy Bevis Nancy Biele Dianne Bjornson Damer, in memory of Al Damer Marsha and Jack Blum, in memory of Marian Braun Jane Boller, in memory of Jane Henning Cathrine Bondhus Dan and Renee Brastad, in memory of Margaret Stewart Jean Brastad, in memory of Fritzi Sierk Bremer Law PC Operating, in memory of Millie Gravich Elena Bretoi Marie Brinckman Jean Broman, in memory of Margaret Stewart Carol Brown Sandi and Dick Brown, in memory of Lorraine Raember Marc and Cathy Brown Margaret Brownrigg Kathleen Burdick, in memory of Lorin Coolidge Michael and Marcella Burr Kathy Vera Burton Carol Cafferty, in memory of Margaret Stewart Dennis Cameron, in memory of Margaret Stewart Henry Capiz Renee and David Carey Ralph and Marcia Carlson, in memory of Roberta Swanson Ralph and Marcia Carlson, in memory of Immanuel Roester Garry and Lois Carter, in memory of Yvonne Berghs Anne and Jon Casey Amy Joan Chalupnik, in memory of Rev. Bob Bedford Christine and Anders Christensen Elaine Clausen Carolyn Cochrane Construct-All Corp. Mary and Ernest Costello, in memory of Yvonne Berghs Carol M. Cross Trust, in memory of Blanche Johnson Joan Daugherty Dorothy Dedic Beth and Stephen Deneau Lynn Dixon Gene Dixson George and Marjorie Dow Bruce and Diane Dreblow Jessica Drecktrah Ian and Sue Drummond Lisa Dunn Transitions Robert and Shirley Ellis Janet Engeswick, in memory of Blanche Johnson Evelyn Engle Helen Erickson, in memory of Margaret Stewart June Estey Richard and Donna Fadgen Peter Farstad Edward Favorite, in memory of Margaret Stewart Janis Favorite, in memory of Margaret Stewart Nikki Field William and Lorraine Flesher Carolyn Floyd Connie Ford Kathryn Forslund John and Barbara Fox Jane Freeman, in memory of Arthur Roseberg continued on page 6 Fall 2011 5
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