Making an Impact, One Serve at a Time
BetterLife Members- Denmark, WI, volunteered their time at Roosters Coop for the Annual CP Telethon Blindman ' s Volleyball Tournament. The members worked for six hours and raffled off basket donations and 50 / 50 tickets. They also helped with food and donated $ 500 toward the Telethon. Money raised from this event will be used for local causes. There was a total of 32 teams competing throughout the tournament, and $ 17,582 was raised. Participating BetterLife members remarked that it was a great feeling to be part of this group effort and work toward a worthy cause for their community.
( L to R) Mason Collins, Peggy Ronk, Debbie Petersen, Judy Klika, and Peggy Klipstine share smiles and their donation to the CP Telethon Blindman ' s Volleyball Tournament.
( L to R) BetterLife CEO Chris Campbell presents Dave and Kelsey Parrill a matching funds check to help the family with their medical bills after their twins were born prematurely.
Annual Winter Cornhole Tournament a Big Success
BetterLife ' s Annual Winter Cornhole Tournament took place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Hettinger Armory in Hettinger, ND. This year ' s tournament carried a heartfelt purpose— raising funds for Dave and Kelsey Parrill, who recently welcomed their twin daughters at just 32 weeks of pregnancy. With the family continuing their journey in the NICU, the event served as a way for the community to rally and help offset their medical expenses.
The tournament, organized by BetterLife Members- Hettinger, ND, drew over 200 attendees and featured 32 competing teams. With a silent auction, generous donations, and matching funds, more than $ 11,000 was raised for the Parrill family. Local vendors added to the event by providing bar service, food trucks, and auction items. BetterLife home office staff participating included CEO Chris Campbell and Senior Director of Member Engagement Jake Manne. Local member group leaders President Allison Clausen, Vice President LeiLani Melling, Secretary Kira Henderson, and Treasurer Anna Block were also in attendance.
36th Annual Rush Center St. Patrick’ s Day Parade and Celebration
The 36th Annual Rush Center St. Patrick ' s Day Parade and Celebration, held on March 15, 2025, brought together the Rush County community and BetterLife Members- Timkens, KS, for a festive, fun day filled with tradition, connection, and heart despite the chilly Kansas wind. The day began early with BetterLife setting up a booth alongside the township hall. Senior Vice President, Member Experience Angel Thomas and MCE, Manager of Special Projects Maxwell Ferguson handed out goodies and prepared and served warm stew. They also helped serve desserts and drinks.
The morning car show drew a crowd while the kids rode ATVs and small-engine cars along Main Street. Parade judging was a big highlight, with a bright fourth-grader joining Angel Thomas and Maxwell Ferguson to help evaluate creative entries across several categories.
Winners included: Hope Lutheran Church float( Best Overall), Troy Schroeder’ s 1949 John Deere( Best Green), Fort Hays Shrine Club( Most Outstanding Vehicle), Vern Melton’ s W40 International( Best Tractor), Alyssa and Tenley Frick( Best Horse), Scott County Shrine Club fire truck( Most Unusual), Dillon Schlegel on stilts( Children’ s # 1), and Paisley Pfanennstiel, Sydney Pinalto, and Emily Broin on bicycles( Children’ s # 2).
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