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Humanitarian Service Award Winner

The Humanitarian Service Award is presented for exceptional service to humanity through civic, faith-based or educational endeavors.

Michelle (McGreevy) Weimer ’98

Since 1999, Michelle Weimer has established herself as a leader in pediatric physical therapy. Her career began as a PRN for a local hospital and a nursing home before joining Regional West Medical Center. In 2009, she entered a private practice in Sidney, Nebraska before launching her own practice, Soar Pediatric Therapy LLC, in 2014. There she focuses on outpatient and school-based physical therapy services.  

“I am blessed to have been able to be a part of children’s lives and watch them grow from small children to amazing adults. I have so many experiences where I get to watch my patients achieve their goals and complete new skills. Some of the kids I treat for months and send them on their way, others I have treated for years and years,” Michelle said. “It is my great joy to work with kids from various backgrounds and with a variety of needs from slight to profound. They are a constant source of joy. I am blessed to be a part of their lives and they fill my cup every day.”  

Michelle’s desire to work with children stems from her own experiences as a mother. She and her husband Derek have five children: Kollyn, Mikayla, Elizabeth, Dru and Arynn. Mikayla was born with profound disabilities and the family strove to give her the very best life they could during their short time with her. These efforts inspired Michelle to start the Golden Halo Foundation, which supports children and families with specialized medical needs.  

“The Golden Halo Foundation has provided us with a means of continuing Mikayla’s legacy. These families need resources and support, and it is richly rewarding to be able to help in a small part of their journey,” Michelle said. “This little project began with an intention to give away $5,000 two decades ago. It continues as an entity that has given away over $200,000 and will continue to endure.” 

Additionally, Michelle has coached the Sidney High School Dance team to several state trophies, and volunteers as a car seat technician and coordinator for Safe Kids. Michelle’s various contributions in these fields have been recognized throughout the region, including receiving a Point of Light Award from the Nebraska Governor’s Office.  

“I am honored to be receiving this award,” Michelle said. “The BVM Core Values impacted my desire to give back to my community. The two service trips that I went on to Appalachia during spring break in college were very impactful. They opened my eyes to the struggles that some families have in life and taught me to look for the best in everyone I meet and accept people for who they are. That carries into my work today, as I always seek to provide physical therapy, regardless of a family’s ability to pay.”