PERSEVERING ONE STEP AT A TIME
OUR PURPOSE
I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2012 which dramatically changed my life. Like so many living with MS, it can be challenging and overwhelming living with this disease on a daily basis. I rely on many physical therapies that improve mobility and life. Some of these therapies are expensive and out of reach for many living with MS. Persevering One Step at a Time is a tax-exempt, non-profit foundation with the purpose of providing therapies which will improve lives and create greater joy, in North Iowa and Southern Minnesota (we are based in Mason City, North Iowa). Persevering One Step at a Time, also works with other North Iowa non-profits which provide physical therapy, gifting them equipment that will serve many suffering with MS.
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Our Purpose is defined by our WHY, HOW and WHAT Statements which follow:
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WHY Statement (Why we exist): To create greater joy for individuals suffering with Multiple Sclerosis.
HOW Statement (How are we unique): Rather than funding research, our focus is providing alternative physical therapies which positively impact those living with Multiple Sclerosis today.
WHAT Statement (What we do): Providing financial support for proven physical therapies will improve mobility and overall quality of life for North Iowans and Southern Minnesotans living with Multiple Sclerosis.
There are several proven physical therapies which improve mobility. "Proven", from a standpoint of Steve Doerfler, our Founder and CEO successfully using them. Please click on "Proven Therapies" under Menu for specific information on each therapy.
Many of the proven therapies require a significant financial investment. The foundation's goal is providing "grants" on the service or product ideally suited for the individual living with MS.
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Please click on the Grants section, for additional information of how Persevering One Step at a Time can work with you to improve mobility!
The therapies Persevering One Step at a Time promotes are impactful, improving mobility, creating greater joy for the individual suffering with MS. These therapies are expensive and to cast a broad net, impacting many lives, join our movement by making a donation.
Persevering One Step at a Time Foundation is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation. You can provide financial assistance on-line, (click on Fundraising under Menu), or send a check to Persevering One Step at a Time Foundation, 2 Arrowwood, Mason City, Iowa 50401. Thanks for your consideration.
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We are changing lives!