Friendship is so important and it's a little more difficult for Brandon. It takes a special person who is willing to put in that extra effort. We are so thankful for Alli and for the amazing friendship that she and Brandon share! desmoinesregister.com/story/news/edu…

Read what 14-year-old Alli Maile wrote about autism and anxiety #autism ⁦Iowa City Press-Citizen⁩ press-citizen.com/story/news/202…

My son had an amazing time at Victory Day! Thanks ⁦Iowa State Football⁩ players, coaches, and to the band and cheerleaders for taking the time to put on such a special event!

I always appreciate being able to tell our story. Brandon did a great job at the meeting!

After 10 1/2 years, Brandon had his last day of therapy at Balance Autism. Brandon has learned so many new skills and we learned new ways to help support him with the challenges he will continue to face. Thank you to those who work so hard to make a difference.

So proud of Brandon today! 2nd place at the state Special Olympics meet!

Way to go Brandon! Bronze medal at state Special Olympics Unified Bowling!

So happy that Brandon got to attend this event today with his teacher and a friend! He told me he had a great time!

Happy to welcome my constituents Kerry & Jaina Lust to the Iowa House today! Kerry is a teacher and they are using part of their spring break to advocate for AEAs and the Work Without Worry bill, which will provide more opportunities for Iowans with disabilities. #ialegis #HD42

This is awesome. “Beats by Jags” is the halftime entertainment for #14 MCHS GIRLS SOCCER and #6 ACHS Girls Soccer and both teams stayed out of the locker room to watch. “Beats” is the inclusive cardio drum club at Jaguars AD

Brandon loves participating in Beats by Jags! Such a great program!

B. Lust, a state qualifier in the softball throw, is throwing the first pitch tonight at the Ankeny Centennial Baseball game. Be there at 5:00 to watch! 👀

I love that Brandon has these opportunities! They even played the Super Mario theme for his walk up song!

Absolutely love that Brandon gets to be a part of this!

Brandon had a great time this morning at Polar Plunge!

Another amazing night of Beats by Jags at the boys game! #inclusionrocks

Yay Brandon!

Brandon got to throw out the first pitch last night for Ankeny Centennial. He did great!

Brandon got a gold medal today! #playunified

Special Olympics has meant a lot to our family over the years. Polar Plunge is the big fundraiser that helps fund all of the sports and activities that Brandon and his peers participate in. The link is below if you'd like to make a donation! classy.org/fundraiser/669…