Heartspring

Over the years, Camilla has grown so much, and those who know her best couldn't be prouder of all she has accomplished. Her kindness, her hugs, and her ability to brighten someone's day will be deeply missed.

And if you know Camilla, you know "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is never too far away. It feels like a fitting soundtrack for this moment as she takes her next steps toward all the possibilities ahead. 💙🎓

For nearly 20 years, iCanShine's iCan Bike program has successfully taught approximately 30,000 people with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle across the United States and Canada.

We're incredibly grateful for our partners at Wichita State University Physical Therapy who helped nine Heartspring Therapeutic School students have the same opportunity, because partnerships like this expand what’s possible for the children we serve.

Over the five-day program, participants build the confidence, skills, and independence that open the door to the joy and freedom of riding a bike.

We're proud to share that Heartspring President & CEO Dan Soliday has been named to the Wichita Business Journal's 2026 Power 50, recognizing the most impactful business leaders in our community.

This recognition reflects Dan's leadership and his commitment to helping children with neurodevelopmental differences and their families access the services, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Under his leadership, Heartspring continues to expand access to pediatric neurodevelopmental care, innovation, partnerships, and long-term growth.

Please join us in congratulating Dan on this well-deserved honor and thanking him for his dedication to the children, families, and communities we serve.

The best service is proactive, not reactive.

Our latest Values Ambassador exemplifies service by consistently going above and beyond to support both her coworkers and the students we serve while jumping in before others even need to ask for help.

Whether she's covering for a coworker, brainstorming solutions with her team, or helping a student discover a more effective way to communicate, Taylor’s initiative, adaptability, and willingness to try something new help keep students moving forward.

Read Taylor’s Values Ambassador story at https://brnw.ch/21x4DW1.

A heartfelt thank you to the members of Sigma Alpha for hosting their recent Bingo event in support of Heartspring at Chicken N Pickle - Wichita.

Events like these are about more than fundraising—they bring our community together in support of the children and families we serve. We are grateful for Sigma Alpha's partnership, generosity, and commitment to making a difference.

Together, attendees helped raise nearly $2,000 to support Heartspring's mission!

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and played along. Your support helps create opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive.

Our students recently had the opportunity to showcase their skills and celebrate their wins while representing Heartspring at Special Olympics Kansas South Central Region bowling.

Experiences like these help students build confidence, develop lifelong recreational interests, and experience the joy of friendly competition.

This summer, Therapeutic School students have been helping care for a small garden filled with basil, tomatoes, sunflowers, and beans.

Since planting in June, they've had opportunities to explore the sights, smells, and changes that come with nurturing something over time—from watching sunflowers sprout to picking fresh basil and tomatoes.

Hands-on experiences like these encourage curiosity, build connections to nature, and create meaningful opportunities for students to learn through exploration.

We're excited to see this project continue to grow. 🌻🍅🌱

We want to give a huge thank you to Urban Skillet for coming out to serve more than 330 delicious meals for Heartspring staff across every department and shift!

We're grateful for our community partners who help us celebrate the dedicated team members who make Heartspring's mission possible every day.