"Helping families and communities prevent and cope with infant and young child loss, one baby step at a time"

John is needed in Heaven to do BIG things…

Here is an e-mail from a parent who attended one of the CPR classes that John’s Charity put on in 2011:

Just wanted to tell you Thanks for offering the CPR classes. I had been wanting to do it for so long, but they were hard to find, pretty expensive and usually a full day.

Last night, Charlotte started choking. It was pretty bad. Dillon panicked, but thanks to going to that class I knew exactly what to do. Probably would have figured it out anyway (I hope), but because of the class I was more mentally prepared, stayed calm, and took care of it. It took a few times, as I’m sure I didn’t do it perfect, and I was so worried about hurting her. But, it worked out great, and she is fine.

Just wanted to let you know that thanks to you last night wasn’t nearly as bad as it could have been!

THANK YOU!

Crystal S.,
Adel, IA

3rd John D Gomke Golf Tournament…

We are excited to announce the the 3rd Annual John D Gomke Charity Golf Classic will be held Saturday, June 16 at Lake Panorama National Golf Course at Lake Panorama. 

This location opens us to be able to invite the spouses & children of the golfers to play at the beach &/or pool while dad &/or mom enjoys the golf course! 

Lake Panorama National Golf Resort and Conference Center has plenty to offer. This one-of-a-kind resort offers an 18-hole championship golf course, full-service restaurant, banquet and meeting room facilities, and lodging, all in one location.

The main attraction is the par-72 golf course that has been recognized as one of Iowa’s most popular and well-conditioned courses for the past four decades. With superb playing conditions throughout the golf season, the course has earned a 4-Star Rating from Golf Digest in its “Places to Play in America” publication.

The biggest professional and amateur tournament in the state, the Brokers International, Ltd. Iowa Open is played at the Resort.  

Watch for periodic updates…

2011 Golf Sponsors

A huge THANK YOU to our 2011 Golf Tournament Sponsors! You helped make last year great! We cannot express our appreciation for all your support…

Hole-in-One Sponsors – $500

 Horizon Printing 
Specializes in providing custom design, copy, print and web hosting services as well as multiple advertising products to small and medium sized businesses, organizations and individuals in central IA.
412 Greene St,  Adel, IA 50003, 515/993-1187

Adel Family Dentistry 
When you visit our office, your smile is our top priority. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the personalized, gentle care that you deserve.
1126 Greene St,  Adel, IA  50003, 515/993-3701 

G.Rafics 
G.Rafics Inc. has 20 years of professional web design, print promotion, and electronic marketing knowledge available at your fingertips. Something classic, inspired and professional.
Adel, IA 50003, 515/971-9680

Dallas County News
Supporting Dallas County communities by bringing all the news to you, bring at events, sponsoring ads, and much more…
801 Court St. Suite #200, Adel, IA 50003, 515/993-5060  

Mercy Children’s Center 
Think of us the way you think of hugs for your kids. We’re a must. From our Children’s Emergency Center to our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), we’re here for sniffles and stitches as well as advanced pediatric medicine. In fact, we offer central Iowa’s only pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular surgery program. So if you have kids, make sure Mercy is part of your family.
1111-6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314, 515/247-3121

Adel Kiwanis 
The Adel Kiwanis Club is a service organization dedicated to serving kids in the Adel area and improving our community as a whole.  The funds raised from our volunteer efforts supports a variety of good causes that help the children of our community and the over all betterment of Adel. 
P.O. Box 161, Adel, IA 50003 

Elite Securities Inc.
DBA: Doc’s Bail Bonds
Daniel E. Clark
PO Box 142, Adel, IA 50003
515/277-2663 or 888/722-4563 BAIL ME

Eagle Sponsors – $250

Women’s Health Services 
12339 Stratford Drive, Clive, IA
1605 SE Delaware, Ankeny, IA 
515/263-9107 

Adel & Winterset TV & Appliance
916 Main Street
Adel, IA 50003
877/743-4177 

Luellen Chiropractic
608 Greene St Ste C
Adel, IA 50003 
515/993-1117 

Hippo Golf
Jeff Shepard, Sales Manager
26378-289th Place Ste. B
Adel, IA 50003
800/204-2807 
jshepard@hippogolf.net 

Westridge Construction
P.O. Box 335
De Soto, IA 50069
515/689-6399 

Matt & Kara Dykstra
Des Moines, IA 

Ganoe Excavating
PO Box 281
Stuart, IA 50250 
515/523-1077

Birdie Sponsors – $100

Schubert’s Carpet One
120-1st St E
Jamestown, ND 58401 

Alley Auto Sales
515 Nile Kinnick Drive North
Adel, IA 50003-1115
515/993-3437 

The Car Store
510 Nile Kinnick Dr. N
Adel, IA 50003
515/993-4261 

Short & Co., CPA, PLC
911 Main St.
Adel, IA 50003
515/993-4640 

Medicap Pharmacy
628 Nile Kinnick Dr S # A
Adel, IA 50003
515/993-1119 

Wells Fargo Bank, NA
100 Nile Kinnick Dr N
Adel, IA 50003
515/993-4551 

Scott’s Auto Glass
718 Northeast Broadway
Des  Moines, IA 
515/227-9168

Adel Chiropractic 
203 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, IA 50003
515/993-3664  

Smith-Snyder Family
Waukee, IA 50263 

Len & Bonnie Snyder
Guthrie Center, IA  

Iowa Health Systems
Waukee Clinic
30 E Hickman Road
Waukee, IA 50263
515/987-6610 

Archor Home Center
618 Greene St.
Adel, IA 50003
515/993-4241 

Anytime Fitness
817 Main St.
Adel, IA 5003
515/993-3333 

VALO BioMedia North America
21459 Old Hwy 6
Adel, IA 50003
800/993-3574 

Reich & Loynachan Insurance Agency
Main Street
Adel, IA 50003
515/993-4135  

Shottenkirk Waukee Chevy
755 Hwy 6
Waukee, IA 50263
866/563-7178 (Sales)
877/291-9490 (Service) 

Marc-Stephens & Friends Salon
907 Main St.
Adel, IA 50003
515-993-3300 

Korey’s Tire & Auto Repair
601 Nile Kinnick Dr S
Adel, IA 50003
515/993-2181 

Shelene’s Daycare
124 SW 4th St
Stuart, IA 50250
515-523-1427 

Raccoon Valley Bank
1009 Court St., Adel, IA 515/993-4581
590 Sugar Grove Ave., Dallas Center, IA 50063
110 Main St., Bagley, IA 50026 
303 Baker St., Minburn, IA 
1202-2nd St., Perry, IA 50220

SouthWest Iowa Pest Control
101 NW 6th St
Greenfield, IA 50849
641/343-0186 

Adel HealthMart
113 N 9th St.
Adel, IA 50003
515/993-3644 

Cedar Creek Animal Clinic
112 S 9th St.
Adel, IA 50003
515/993-3410

Par Sponsors

Hilton Garden Inn – 
205 South 64th St., West Des Moines, IA 50266, 515/223-0571

Patrick’s Restaurant – 
211 S 11th St., Adel, IA 50003, 515/993-3884

Panera Bread – 
Multiple Locations, West Des Moines, IA

Serenity Aveda Lifestyle Salon – 
1551 Valley West Dr. Ste 286, West Des Moines, IA 50266, 515/223-6204

Penoach Winery – 
26759 N Avenue, Adel, IA 50003, 515/993-4374

River Valley Insurance, Tim Bryte –
819 Adel, IA 50003 515/993- 3515

Wright’s Pharmacy – 
303 SW 7th St., Stuart, IA 50250 515/523- 1525

Fargo Glass & Paint – 
1801-7th Avenue N., Fargo, ND 58102 701/235-4441

Golf Galaxy – 
4520 University Ave. Ste. 110, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Carver’s Ridge –
604 SW 7th St., Stuart, IA 50250 515/202-1119 or 712-779-0111

Lincoln’s Lounge – 
114 NW 2nd St,. Stuart, IA 50250 515/523-9945

Breadeaux Pizza – 10 –
118 Nile Kinnick Dr. N, Adel, IA 50003 515/993-4565