CONTRIBUTED PHOTO — Glenwood Place offers a specialized program to each resident called Dare to Dream. Recently Lenora Brown cashed in her Dare to Dream — cruising in a purple convertible.

Glenwood Place resident Lenora Brown, also famously known amongst the Marshalltown community, friends and family as Grandma Purple, recently cashed in her Dare to Dream.

Glenwood Place offers a specialized program to each resident called Dare to Dream. This program allows residents to fulfill a dream, no matter how elaborate or simplistic.

“The cool thing about the Dare to Dream program, is there is really no limit. Some residents have had a day on their old farm, some have flown in helicopters, some have visited their Alumni basketball court, Hilton Coliseum. The Dream is as unique and individualized as our residents,” said Brooke Davis, community relations coordinator.

During one of our first Cruise for a Cause events when a purple convertible showed up, Brown has dreamt of cruising around in one. A simple dream to fulfill, just a few hours car ride. The trick, tracking down a purple convertible.

Sometimes things are too easy and fall into place when you least expect. A few weeks ago, Brown was out for a drive with a friend and spotted a purple Chevy SSR parked in the lot of Luethje Auto Sales. The next day she came to Brooke and mentioned the siting. Within minutes of the conversation, Glenwood Place had arranged a special cruise day for Brown.

“Calling Luethje Auto and explaining our Dare to Dream program was fun. The owner and staff immediately agreed to letting us borrow the car for a joyride. Lenora didn’t know the SSR converted into a convertible, as when she saw it, the hard top was up. That was a fun surprise for her. Lenora has been a part of our family for nearly 4 years. She is a big personality and brings enthusiasm and vibrancy to our community,” said Davis. “It was such a fun day fulfilling her Dare to Dream.”