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Media Articles

Press and media releases regarding Kids On The Move events, resources, and news.
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    2025

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    C-Suite Moms: Rachelle Rutherford of Kids on the Move On How To Successfully Juggle Motherhood and Work

    January 13, 2025 View
  • 2024

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    Talent Retention and Support for Parents With Special Needs Children

    November 1, 2024 View
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    8 Visionary Women Setting New Standards of Success

    October 7, 2024 View
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    Rachelle Rutherford | Most Influential Women 2024

    October 7, 2024 View
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    New Book on the Move Helping Kids with Disabilities

    October 7, 2024 View
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    Rachelle Rutherford’s Inclusive Rallying Cry For Innovating Disability Care by Forbes

    October 1, 2024 View
  • 2022

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    KUTV2 & MACU: Interview and Donation to Kids On The Move

    September 1, 2022 View
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    Utah Premier Brass featuring Kids On The Move

    June 14, 2022 View
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    KSL Sports: Utes, Cougars Team Up For Autism Awareness

    May 13, 2022 View
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    Autism Awareness Month 2022

    April 18, 2022 View
  • 2019

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    ABC4: Run for Autism returns June 29

    June 10, 2019 View
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    ABC4: Heber Half Run for Autism

    May 17, 2019 View
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    ABC4: Racing for autism awareness

    April 16, 2019 View
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    Daily Herald: Special Needs in Religion

    March 25, 2019 View
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    ABC4: Empowering through reading

    March 9, 2019 View
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    ABC4: Magic of Storytelling

    March 6, 2019 View
  • 2018

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    Daily Herald: Mayor Brunst

    July 30, 2018 View
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    Daily Herald: Heber Half Volunteers

    April 17, 2018 View
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    Deseret News: We Can All Get Better

    April 16, 2018 View
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    Daily Herald: Skyler Moore

    April 13, 2018 View
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    Daily Herald: Their Voice

    April 13, 2018 View
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    Daily Herald: Special Needs in Religion

    April 13, 2018 View
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    Daily Herald: Down Syndrome Second Easter

    March 26, 2018 View
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    Good 4 Utah: Iron County School District

    March 1, 2018 View
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    Utah Business: Eric Rea

    February 21, 2018 View
  • 2017

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    Daily Herald: Service Ideas in Utah County

    November 30, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: Giving Tuesday

    November 21, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: Volunteers Needed at HH

    October 3, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: EHS Activity

    September 18, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: PEERS

    August 3, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: Select 25 Grant

    July 28, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: KOTM Alumni Celebrate

    July 19, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: Tucanos Donation

    July 13, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: Sports Challenge 2017

    July 11, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: KOTM Gets New Paint

    May 25, 2017 View
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    ABC4: Sherwin-Williams Donation

    May 22, 2017 View
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    ABC4: Sherwin-Williams Donatio

    May 22, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: Boy Scouts & LDS Church

    May 16, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: 2018 Budget Cuts

    March 29, 2017 View
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    ABC4: Aggression in Autism

    February 24, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: Their Voice (2)

    February 2, 2017 View
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    Utah Business: Good Will Toward Men

    January 4, 2017 View
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    Daily Herald: Their Voice (1)

    January 4, 2017 View
  • 2016

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    ABC4: Autism and Wandering

    November 22, 2016 View
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    Daily Herald: Finding Peace as a Parent

    October 28, 2016 View
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    ABC4: Halloween Race

    October 15, 2016 View
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    Deseret News: Stepfamilies

    October 13, 2016 View
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    Serve Daily: Charity Contest Results

    September 17, 2016 View
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    Daily Herald: UCCU Donations

    September 9, 2016 View
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    ABC4: 30th Anniversary

    August 13, 2016 View
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    Serve Daily: 30th Anniversary

    August 5, 2016 View
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    Daily Herald: 30th Anniversary Celebration

    August 5, 2016 View
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    Daily Herald: The Autism Puzzle

    April 5, 2016 View
  • 2015

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    Daily Herlad: A Month to be Grateful

    November 18, 2015 View
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    ABC4: Beard Bash to Benefit KOTM

    November 18, 2015 View
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    ABC4: Beard Bash Raises Funds for KOTM

    November 18, 2015 View
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    ABC4: Haunted Half Benefits KOTM

    September 30, 2015 View
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    BYU11: KOTM Spot

    September 22, 2015 View
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    ABC4: Alumni Party

    August 18, 2015 View
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    Neon Trees Summer Bash Video

    July 23, 2015 View
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    BYU Daily Universe: Charity Concert

    June 18, 2015 View
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    ABC4: Sports Challenge Raises $20K

    June 10, 2015 View
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    Herald Extra: Businesses compete for KOTM

    June 10, 2015 View
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    ABC4: KOTM Autism Center

    April 29, 2015 View
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    Herald Extra: Early Intervention in UTValley

    March 16, 2015 View
  • 2014

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    Salt Lake Tribune: Beard Bash

    December 10, 2014 View
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    Beard Bash to Help Kids On The Move

    December 2, 2014 View
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    KOTM Receives Proceeds from Haunted Half

    November 20, 2014 View
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    Celebration at the Living Planet Aquarium

    July 22, 2014 View
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    KUTV: Interview With Marisa

    February 15, 2014 View
  • 2013

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    Autism Medical Waiver Increases Enrollment

    October 22, 2013 View

Press Releases

Official statements for members of the news media for the purpose of providing information, an official statement, or making an announcement about Kids On The Move
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    2024

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    Kids on the Move- Autism Center Achieves Full Accreditation for ABA Therapy Program

    October 26, 2024 View
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    Rachelle Rutherford’s Inclusive Rallying Cry For Innovating Disability Care by Forbes

    October 1, 2024 View
  • 2021

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    A Change in CEO

    October 20, 2021 View
  • 2020

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    Oct 2020 – Autism Center

    October 30, 2020 View
  • 2019

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    Heber Half

    March 6, 2019 View
  • 2018

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    Skyler Moore

    March 20, 2018 View
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    Heber Half

    March 2, 2018 View
  • 2017

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    Giving Tuesday

    November 11, 2017 View
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    Haunted Half

    September 27, 2017 View
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    Day of Caring at KOTM

    September 16, 2017 View
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    EHS Engagement Activity

    September 15, 2017 View
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    PEERS at KOTM

    July 28, 2017 View
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    SelectHealth Grant

    July 19, 2017 View
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    Alumni at Aquarium

    July 14, 2017 View
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    Tucanos Donation

    July 11, 2017 View
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    Corporate Sports Challenge

    June 30, 2017 View
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    NHSA Anniversary with Mayor

    May 19, 2017 View
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    Sherwin-Williams Paint Donation

    May 19, 2017 View
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    Photo Sessions For Autism Center

    May 5, 2017 View
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    BYU Volunteers Find Love

    May 5, 2017 View
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    New Autism Program

    March 31, 2017 View
  • 2016

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    30th Anniversary

    August 31, 2016 View
  • 2014

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    Haunted-Half

    November 2, 2014 View
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    Spectrum Academy Alliance

    June 2, 2014 View
  • 2013

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    Scott Bean New CEO

    October 2, 2013 View
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    Medicaid Waiver

    February 2, 2013 View
  • 2012

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    Autism Award for Karen Fairchild

    April 2, 2012 View
  • 2010

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    Extended Autism Services

    July 2, 2010 View
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    Jan McKelar Star Volunteer

    June 2, 2010 View
  • 2009

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    EHS Expansion

    December 2, 2009 View
  • 2008

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    Satellite Center in Lehi

    November 2, 2008 View
  • 2007

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    Fundraiser with St. George Marathon

    October 2, 2007 View
  • 2006

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    Noorda Family Resource Library

    July 2, 2006 View
  • 2005

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    Eagle Scout Project

    February 2, 2005 View

Annual Reports

Every year Kids On The Move publishes an annual report as one more way to be accountable to our generous donors and the community that we serve together. This is an archive of last year's annual report available to download and review.
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    2023

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    2023 Fiscal Report

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  • 2022

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    2022 Fiscal Report

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    2022 Community Assessment

    December 1, 2022 View
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    2021 Fiscal Report

    May 4, 2022 View
  • 2021

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    2021 Fiscal Report

    May 4, 2021 View
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    2020 Annual Report

    April 2, 2021 View
  • 2020

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    2019 Annual Report

    April 4, 2020 View
  • 2019

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    2018 Annual Report

    August 15, 2019 View
  • 2018

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    2017 Annual Report

    October 10, 2018 View
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    2018 Community Assessment

    April 18, 2018 View
  • 2017

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    Kids On The Move Annual Report 2016

    February 22, 2017 View
  • 2014

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    Kids On The Move Annual Report 2013

    February 28, 2014 View
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    2013 Community Assessment

    February 14, 2014 View
  • 2013

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    Annual Report 2012

    January 7, 2013 View

Blogs

Blog posts for Kids on the Move.
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    2024

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    The Importance of Psychological Evaluation

    November 11, 2024 View
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    Building a Future of Hope: The Hope in Motion Movement

    November 6, 2024 View

Mat Dastrup, CFO

Mat Datstrop, Chief Financial Officer at KOTM, truly embodies a blend of expertise and visionary leadership. Joining Kids on the Move in September 2019, Mat brought a rich history of accomplishments, having served as CFO for manufacturing and software companies. His successful track record includes starting and selling three businesses, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic insight. As a licensed CPA and a Six Sigma Black Belt, Mat’s skill set is uniquely suited to driving innovation and accuracy within financial processes. His passion for integrating technology and developing robust accounting systems positions KOTM for long-term success. In his role, Mat is deeply dedicated to creating sustainable impacts that will echo throughout KOTM for decades. His presence in the organization is marked by a steadfast commitment to fostering an environment of lasting change, ensuring families benefit from his transformative work well into the future.

Ryan Erickson, COO

Ryan Erickson, the Chief Operating Officer of KOTM, brings a wealth of experience and a passionate commitment to nurturing innovation and growth. With over two decades spent as a thought leader and innovator in executive leadership roles across the medical, technical consulting, and information technology sectors, Ryan’s expertise is unparalleled. His dedication to mentoring entrepreneurs and CEOs on transforming ideas into reality speaks to his compassionate nature and deep-seated commitment to growth. Ryan views his role at KOTM as a unique opportunity to guide the organization into its next 40 years, shaping a resilient and forward-thinking future. His diverse skill set enables KOTM to not only meet current challenges with agility but also to strategically position itself for sustainable development and lasting impact. Under Ryan’s committed leadership, KOTM continues to inspire hope and innovation, reinforcing its status as a beacon of support and transformation for families everywhere.

Rachelle Rutherford, CEO

Rutherford is the strategic visionary and Chief Executive Officer of Kids on the Move (KOTM). A multifaceted and sophisticated businesswoman, she has led the trailblazing multimillion-dollar non-profit in its commitment to providing essential and comprehensive support, education, and therapies for children with delays and disabilities.  Rutherford has now spent 20 years in executive leadership roles within the telecommunications, genealogy, real estate, health care services, and education industries. Her notable contributions lie in her perseverance to find impossible and impactful solutions. Rutherford is skilled at reverse-engineering goals by mapping out exactly what is required for a successful outcome.

To help raise $150M to expand KOTM’s support services and establish a state-of-the-art center, Rutherford has partnered with Forbes Books to author and publish Chasing The Impossible, a captivating exposé delving into Kids on the Move’s transformative work. With it, she uncovers the compelling stories of resilience and hope from children, families, doctors, and community members who tenaciously pushed forward when faced with impossible odds or challenges.

Her profound understanding of what it takes to overcome the impossible stems from her own journey as a survivor of abuse and trauma, which has shaped her philanthropic missions, her intuitive nature, and her steadfast leadership. As a CEO, mom, speaker, and philanthropist, Rutherford believes discipline is one of the highest forms of self-love, consistently putting in the necessary work every single day to provide impactful solutions for others, promote a balanced and holistic lifestyle, and create opportunities for continuous growth and empowerment around the world.