In October 2021, we lost our dear friend and colleague John Hoffman, PT. Hoffman started as a physical therapist assistant with Cass Regional in 1976. After three years of night school, he studied physical therapy at the University of Missouri and graduated with honors in 1981. For many years, Hoffman was the only physical therapist on our staff, and he helped thousands of area residents successfully recover from injuries and surgeries. He was compassionate and deeply committed to his patients, and he was recognized by Ingram’s, Kansas City’s business magazine, as a Hero in Healthcare in 2008. Hoffman was equally committed as a volunteer for many causes he cared about. He served as an on-field consultant during football games at Harrisonville High School, and he inspired many of the student athletes he treated to pursue careers in physical and occupational therapy. Hoffman was an active member of the Harrisonville Kiwanis Club and had served as the governor of the MissouriArkansas District of Kiwanis International. He loved helping Santa out by representing him at numerous charitable and civic events through the years, and, along with his “brother” Jake, Hoffman entertained countless audiences as Elwood from The Blues Brothers. Hoffman was always up for adventure, Farewell to a friend whether that be dressing in drag at a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society or as a character from Grease at our foundation’s Celebrity Academy Dinner fundraiser. John Hoffman loved to help people, and people loved him. His passing leaves a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. Rest in peace, John—you made the “most best” of life and left an indelible mark on this world. We will miss you. Wellness Matters | Spring 2022 3
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