5 Champions. One Mission.

The Community Champion Campaign Fundraiser
August 18th, 2028 - September 18th, 2026
Each year, in the month leading up to The After Summer Party, Isabel's House selects 5 members of our community to become Community Champions. They each take part in a friendly competition to see who can raise the most in support of Isabel's House and the prevention of child abuse and neglect across the Ozarks. The Community Champion who raises the most support for their campaign will be crowned Isabel's House's Champion for Hope at The After Summer Party.

Meet the Community Champions!

Bob Dixon - Green County Presiding Commissioner
Bob Dixon has spent years serving the Springfield and Greene County community and has a long history with Isabel’s House. During his time in the Missouri legislature, Bob helped secure state funding that supported the construction of Isabel’s House, giving him a unique connection to the mission he is now championing. As a Community Champion, Bob is bringing his community connections, creativity, and competitive spirit together to support children and families in crisis.
Chris Roush - Battalion Chief, EMS & Special Operations Bureau| Springfield Fire Department
Chris Roush serves our community every day as a Battalion Chief with the Springfield Fire Department, overseeing EMS and Special Operations. Through his work, Chris understands how important it is for families to have somewhere to turn during moments of crisis. As a Community Champion, he hopes to introduce more people to Isabel’s House and turn that awareness into lasting support for families across the Ozarks.​
Dr. Sandy Rice, OD and Owner | The Vision Clinic
Dr. Sandy Rice has built her career around caring for people throughout the Ozarks as an optometrist and co-owner of The Vision Clinic. She believes Isabel’s House is more than a safe place for children—it is a resource that can help an entire family regain stability during a difficult season. Sandy is bringing plenty of energy, heart, and competitive spirit to her Community Champion campaign, all in support of local children and families.​
Megan Neyer- Operations Specialist, Maxon Fine Jewelry 
As an Operations Strategist at Maxon Fine Jewelry, Megan Neyer is part of a local business with deep roots in the Springfield community. Megan’s own appreciation for growing up surrounded by stability has helped shape her passion for making sure children experiencing crisis have access to safety and support. Through her Community Champion campaign, she hopes to introduce Isabel’s House to new people, expand awareness of its mission, and rally her community around families who need it.​
Ryan Hurn - Assistant Vice President and Relations Manager, Central Trust
Ryan Hurn is an Assistant Vice President and Relationship Manager at Central Trust, as well as a husband and father of two. His role as a Community Champion has given him an opportunity to learn more deeply about the challenges local families can face and the role Isabel’s House plays in helping them through those moments. Ryan is bringing humor, enthusiasm, and a little “shock and awe” to his campaign as he rallies support for the mission.​