Over the last 15 years, Wired Production Group has supported ChildServe by providing event and video production services. Our staff enjoys sharing their creativity by supporting the annual Bubble Ball fundraising event. Over time, our staff has grown a strong connection to the inspiring outcome of Bubble Ball. ChildServe’s efforts to help families with special healthcare needs across the state live better lives align with our focus on giving back to the community.
The History of ChildServe
ChildServe began its services as The Junior League Convalescent in 1928, when its first facility was built in Des Moines, Iowa. The organization initially began providing care for children recovering from specific diseases, such as rheumatic fever, tuberculosis, and polio. As time went on, the organization wanted to grow as a stronger licensed group. In 1985, its mission to partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life was in full swing. They focused on providing specialized care to even more children across the area, reaching as many individuals and families as they could. Throughout the following decades, Childserve continued to make advancements in its facility, enabling its staff to care for more children and provide innovative tools to enhance their learning.
Today, ChildServe operates eight campuses in five cities across the state of Iowa, serving over 5,800 children annually. ChildServe works with highly trained staff, including pediatric specialists, medical social workers, and case managers, to serve children with special healthcare needs. ChildServe offers a range of treatment options, including specialized technology equipment, various therapies, and unique facilities that create an environment where children can truly learn.
ChildServe’s Bubble Ball Fundraiser
As a nonprofit in Iowa, one of ChildServe’s primary fundraisers is Bubble Ball, an annual fashion show where all the clothing items are made from bubble wrap. Each year, the proceeds are shared among various programs and facilities for ChildServe individuals and families. In 2025, the proceeds were allocated to the Child Serves Home Program, which provides children with around-the-clock support for their medical needs. To support ChildServe’s fundraising efforts, our Wired Production Group provided full event production services, including audio, video, lighting, and a custom stage with LED design to create an unforgettable event.
Launch + Learn
ChildServe hosts regional Launch + Learn events across the state to connect local leaders and businesses to the ChildServe team. At these special fundraising events, ChildServe shares stories of impact to inspire others and help them connect with the ChildServe mission. In recent years, our Wired Production Group staff has been able to attend this special fundraiser in Iowa City. This event has generated tens of thousands of dollars in annual fundraising. In 2024, the funds raised supported the launch of ChildServe’s new music therapy program in partnership with West Music.
How to Support ChildServe
Do you believe in the spirit of a child? If you would like to support ChildServe and its operations, there are various ways to help, including donating a wishlist item, volunteering at an event, or providing information on a grant that ChildServe would be a good fit for. To learn more about ChildServe, please visit their website here.