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Nov 25, 2024

Home is truly where Rock Valley Physical Therapy’s heart is. 

Since it opened in 1984, Rock Valley has made it its mission to impact each of the communities it serves. 

Rock Valley’s “40 gifts for our 40th Birthday” project is proof of that. 

Across three states, eight regions and 60-plus clinics, for 40 years Rock Valley’s big heart has made a loving and lasting impact in Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska, in towns like Cedar Rapids (Iowa), Canton (Il.). and Bennington, (Neb.), just to name a few. 

Since 2009, the compassionate and caring Rock Valley family has – through a variety of thoughtful and creative fundraising ideas – shared $600,000-plus with various entities across the company landscape. 

Year No. 40 was no different. 

But with a wonderful – near-to- one’s-heart – twist. 

In honor of four decades of the lives of countless people across three states, recipients each received $1,000 in honor of Rock Valley’s 40th birthday. 

The project carried a singular meaning because those causes – so varied and so important to the betterment of each city they serve – were employee-nominated entities, important not only to the individuals nominating them, but to everyone in those respective communities. 

“So genuine on all fronts was this effort and it allowed us to be introduced to groups we would not have otherwise known were playing huge roles in their communities,” said Michelle Sarb, Rock Valley’s philanthropic committee lead.  “It was amazing having so many people step up and share. It shows they are connected and care about the community in which they live and work.’’ 

The effort was typical of Rock Valley’s humble and caring nature. 

“While our team doesn’t seem to need an excuse to find ways to help their neighbors, this time of year they go above and beyond in making the holidays a little extra special for so many,’’ said Mike Horsfield, PT, MPT, MBA, OCS, Rock Valley’s Chief Executive Officer. 

Here are the entities that received $1,000 from Rock Valley Physical Therapy in honor of its 40 gifts for our 40th Birthday’ project: 

By RVPT region: 

Central Illinois 

Northern Region 

Nebraska 

Southeast 

Central Iowa       

Corridor 

Quad Cities 

Clinton 

By: Johnny Marx, Rock Valley Physical Therapy Storyteller