2016Annual Report

FOUNDATION

Look for patient highlights and shining moments at Now I Can throughout the report.

Table of Contents

Letter from the Founders

Parent Testimonials

Year in Review

Now I Can Foundation Star Donors

Star Volunteers

Budget Report

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2016 marked our 10th Anniversary at Now I Can Foundation!

We are grateful to celebrate this decade of serving children and their families. We’re humbled to have witnessed many miracles happen in that time. Now I Can thrives because of the generosity of the donors listed in this report, and many others who support us.

Twelve years ago, we took our four-year-old daughter to Poland for intensive physical therapy. We became convinced of the effectiveness of this model of therapy as our daughter left there saying “now I can” about so many new abilities. We never thought this would be the beginning of such a great journey of hope for many, many families.

We’re grateful for the trust of our patients--who inspire us with their courage and hard work. They are such a joy!

Our Now I Can therapy team is an exceptional group of individuals with great integrity, knowledge and love. You can’t help but be touched as you watch them give their whole hearts and all their efforts to helping a child learn a new physical skill. After a 3-week session, there is a special bond between therapists and child.

Our desire is to make sure every child who needs our services is aware that we’re here, and that we’re ready to help them reach their greatest level of independence.

Do you know someone you can tell about Now I Can? Do you know we help children from all over Utah--and all over the United States? We offer free screenings to let families see how we can help their child, and we offer financial help for those whose insurance is insufficient to pay for treatment.

We are always looking for support from the community to help fund our mission, and help more children--please consider yourself invited to join our cause of helping children reach their potential!

Gratefully, Joel and Tracey Christensen

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Letter from the Founders Parent Testimonials

“We are SO excited to be coming back so soon. My husband and I were just saying last night that we can’t believe how far he has come in the last five months. Thanks for everything. You guys have changed our lives.” -Angela

“The staff and therapists at Now I Can are always friendly and have become close friends to our son and family. Each 3 week therapy sessions starts with a sit down meeting where together with the therapist, we establish goals for him and his near future...the therapists do exceptional work when customizing a plan to help our son reach his goals and ultimate potential.” -Haley

Now I Can Team: Mark Barney, PT - Nacole Jackson, PTA - Tracey Christensen, Co-Founder/Director - Sage Reilly, PTA - Brittany Walker, PTA - Melissa Chalk, Managing Director - Joel Christensen, Co-Founder

Chloe has come so far since we first saw her. She didn’t move her right arm at all and couldn’t walk without a lot of help... after several sessions this year she is able to walk all over the place without a cane or walker and doesn’t need constant supervision. 5 6

Now I Can Foundation Star Donors

JamberryXlearThe Sorenson Legacy FoundationCorey and Janis LindleyZions BankDOMOUnited Way of Utah CountyUnited Way of Salt LakeAllState Jason JensonCCI FinancialCheri GarnerKameleonz, LLCRuntastic Events LLCProvo High SchoolThe Church of Jesus Christ of LDSBetty BonannoTimpview High SchoolR.P. and Joan NixonIntermountain Vein Center, LLCStephen & Melinda BrownAlger Properties LLCEagle Vision, PLLCLeo SilvaGenerator Cross FitBrodie SebresosNorthwest Orthotics & Prosthetics, Inc.Joshua Harris

Tracy HallGreen Dot CorporationAnonymousJonathan & Jamie GarnerAmy WeyerCarol NuttallFabulous Freddy's Car WashDennysShaun CurtisScott BerkeMcKinstry Co Charitable FoundationRachel JacobJanelle FrickMichael D Christensen Thomas BurgomasterAmazon SmilesMisty Peery,Robert DrabickiPatricia ClarkAmy CoombsBlaine YatesKristen & Robert TaylorSelnate International SchoolPamela SelbyJenna KaltenbachHoward & Joan JacksonDan HeistPaul & Dayna Behrmann

Kimbie AlexanderVal & Gloria RobinsBilly & Kandace MaynardAmy GreenJames GordonMindy FeinbergChris & Allison ChambersUnited Way of Greater Philadelphia Everyday HeroMatthew BurnsLilach BlueviseChristy VacchioJessica O'TooleSuellen Epperson

Marilee AllredPat MinerAaron JonesMichael KrausJessica DuncanJoel & Tracey ChristensenSandra StricklerDan and Katie HeistStewart AnsteadJenn Miller

Stephanie is the hardest worker I have ever seen, she does every challenge I put before her. She comes with a smile every day and willingly works to improve.

We worked so hard during the year to get kids “over the hump” by improving mobility. It was amazing towards the end of the year to see these kids at return visits, Christmas party, or just happen to run into them and see how improved they were. The parents, with smile on their face, showing off how their child could now walk or crawl on their own--Mark, PT

Macey was not walking when she started her first session at Now I Can but we could see great potential, now she is walking all over the place.

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Art from the Heart 2016Our second annual Art from the Heart was a successful night of art and music. We raised over $7000 for kids to reach their therapy goals. Marvelous Catering Co. prepared a delicious meal for guests to enjoy in the Rock Canyon Room at Zions Bank.

Recording artist Jarrett Burns debuted his new song “My Reality” with proceeds benefiting Now I Can on bandcamp.com. We also heard from piano great and Now I Can patient, Tyson, who plays beautifully and is blind. Thank you to all the artists and guests who supported us!

Sophia is very shy, she barely said one word at the start of therapy. By the end, she was a little chatter box. She learned to stand up while she was at Now I Can.

Year in Review

We encouraged our supporters to participate in our “Give 10” campaign on social media (#give10) and to give 10 of anything! We received a variety of generous gifts such as 10 hours of service, 10 rolls of paper towels, and donations of $10--with zeros added.Thanks to all who gave in 2016!

Now I Can Foundation celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2016!

In 2016, Pete from The Mighty Baker won HGTV’s “Cake Wars”, and he made Now I Can a 10th Anniversary cake for art night.

Run to Walk 2016Our 8th annual Run to Walk 5K and fun run was soggy but fun! We love gathering with our Now I Can family and community to celebrate kids winning at their personal goals of independence. Thanks to all our sponsors--Intermountain Vein Center, Allstate--Jenson Agency, Check City, Questar, Xlear, Inc., Tacky Fishing, Bonneville Bank, Northwest Orthotics and Prosthetics, KZ Gear, Denny’s, and Westpro.

3 on 3 Basketball TournamentRecovery Edge Therapy put on a fun event to raise awareness and funds for kids with special needs. Some of our Now I Can patients even got to dunk with Lance Allred, former NBA star and first deaf NBA player. He told them to work hard and never give up! We look forward to another great event in 2017!

Now I Can Christmas PartyWe save one of the best days for last every year! Our patients and their families gather to enjoy visiting, games, food and gifts. This event is a highlight for many families who can’t always take their kids to holiday parties--this one is just for them! Many thanks to kind volunteers who help us shop, wrap and and party!

Rock to Walk 2016Now I Can partnered with Adelson Educational Campus, JustServe.org, and other local businesses in hosting a concert in the Henderson Pavilion to raise funds for area children to receive Now I Can therapy. Brumby headlined this event made possible by many volunteers and talented bands who made the night a great success. Special thanks to event chair (and loving grandmother of a Now I Can patient) Cheri Garner for all her efforts!

Porter started holding hands and knees with help and lifting his head.

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Star Volunteers Charlotte wasn’t able to use a walker when she started her session, by the end of her session she was using a walker with little help.

BYU interns

UVU interns

Provo High School interns

Provo High School Girls’ Soccer

Orem High School interns

Utah artists

UVU Women’s Basketball

Timpanogos High School Girls’ Soccer

Anna Richey

Hannah Stewart Photography

United Way of Utah County

Larry H. Miller companies

BYU Y-Serve

Inside Sales

Chatterton Family

Questar

Peterman Family

Christensen Family

Barney Family

BYU Nonprofit Association

Brad Harris’ nonprofit students

Cameron Hodges

Budget Report

Now I Can Foundation could never fulfill our mission without our dedicated volunteers!

From cleaning to event planning...from wiping noses to washing windows...from Eagle Scout projects, to graduate level internships... the community support Now I Can receives makes a difference for children every day.

Our therapy aides stand out as some of the kindest and best people around. They help our patients immensely by being enthusiastic friends and cheerleaders during their long hours of therapy. Now I Can therapy is more effective and more fun because of them!

Thank you to every single volunteer, group, and organization that served Now I Can through time and effort in 2016!

2015

248,837

380,544

(65,575)

82,523

7,236

404,729

(423,786)

(19,058)

229,779

2016

229,779

423,763

(115,871)

142,865

10,485

461,242

(452,392)

8,850

238,629

Beginning Fund Balance

Therapy Services Income

Therapy Grants Given

Donations

Net Event Income

Total Income

Total Expense

Net Income

Ending Fund Balance

My greatest highlight is to see parents tear up at the end of a therapy session--so grateful and excited about what their child was able to accomplish--Mark, PT

Now I Can Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to helping children reach their full potential.

Now I Can was founded in 2006 by the parents of a child with special needs. The Christensen's wanted other families to be able to experience results through the intensive model of physical therapy--and to have financial help paying for it, if needed.

10 years later, Now I Can has served hundreds of children from all over the country, helping them to reach goals of sitting, standing and walking and becoming more independent.

Please visit nowican.org to donate and get involved in changing the life of a child.