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Special Dare to Dream day for Jane

CONTRIBUTED PHOTO — Marshalltown Community College women’s basketball squad helps make Jane’s Dare to Dream day come true.

Each month, Glenwood Place has the opportunity to provide a Dare to Dream to one resident. This program allows them see through dreams that are planned by the resident, or often times planned as a surprise by the coordinator team.

“The dreams come to fruition by our staff. We get to know the residents really well. We quickly learn their history, careers, hobbies old and new, and with the help of their families, the Dare to Dreams come to life,” said Brooke Davis, community relations coordinator.

Jane has always had a love for athletics, in particular women’s collegiate basketball. Jane is a resident at Glenwood Place, but prior to her calling Marshalltown home, she spent her lifetime in Iowa City. Jane spent her career working at the University of Iowa in the registrar department. Because of her hometown and University connection, she was a big supporter of the Iowa basketball program. She claims she went to every game she could! Knowing this about Jane’s past helped the staff at Glenwood Place plan a special Dare to Dream for her. Getting her to an Iowa Basketball game was the big dream, but because of some known obstacles staff had to modify the plan. Life Engagement Coordinator, Melinda, reached out to the Marshalltown Community College, and with the help of their staff, Glenwood Place was able to plan a special game day Dare to Dream for Jane.

“MCC outdid themselves”, said Davis. “They planned a pre-game recognition, and the team presented her with yellow roses, a signed team poster and some MCC swag. We would like to thank the MCC athletic community for helping us make this simple dream come true for Jane. An ordinary basketball game to most, felt like Disney World for Jane.”

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