WoodmenLife Extras Help Family Through Life’s Unexpected Challenges

Life can throw some curveballs — something Mandi Miller of Waco, TX, knows all too well. The WoodmenLife member has seen firsthand how having the right support can make all the difference.

About three years ago, Miller was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was a tough time, but she appreciated having her WoodmenLife policy and the peace of mind it gave her during treatment.

“When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I was scared and overwhelmed,” Miller recalls. “But having that policy with WoodmenLife helped ease some of my worst fears.”

Weathering the Storm

However, life wasn’t done challenging the Millers. In April 2024, a tornado struck their house, causing significant damage. WoodmenLife’s Natural Disaster Extra¹ provided financial support to help the Millers fix up their home.

“I never thought we’d be hit by a tornado,” Miller said. “But WoodmenLife stepped up again. The Natural Disaster Extra was a godsend in helping us rebuild.”

Celebrating Milestones

In the middle of all this, there was a silver lining: Miller’s daughter, Kylee, graduated high school in May 2024.

It was a proud moment, but with everything else going on, paying for college was another financial burden. That’s where the WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship^® came in. It helped Kylee start her cosmetology program at McLennan Community College.

“Seeing Kylee graduate was such a bright spot for us,” Miller said. “And when she got the scholarship, it was like a weight lifted off our shoulders. We could celebrate her achievement without worrying about how to pay for her college.”

WoodmenLife helped support the Miller family as they rebuilt after a destructive tornado and as their daughter, Kylee, planned for college.

Moving Forward

Miller couldn’t be more grateful. “How thankful we are that those WoodmenLife Extras are available to members and that we have such a great organization we can depend on,” she said. “WoodmenLife has been there for us through so much.”

As she looks ahead, Miller feels confident knowing she’s got WoodmenLife in her corner.

“After everything we’ve been through,” she reflects, “I can honestly say that being a WoodmenLife member has made all the difference. They’re not just there for the big emergencies, but for the everyday moments that matter, too.”

Giving Back

With all she’s received from WoodmenLife, Miller knows how important it is to pay it forward. As Vice President of Chapter 6 in Waco, TX, she has found opportunities to contribute to her community.

“I love that I can help others in the Waco area and give back alongside an organization that has done so much for my family,” Miller said.

Miller finds her role very rewarding, especially when working with other chapter leaders.

“Working alongside such amazing officers in the chapter has been a very fun experience,” she said.

Her passion for WoodmenLife is clear as she shares her plans for the future: “I plan on continuing to share the benefits of being a WoodmenLife member with others whenever I can.”

To learn more about WoodmenLife Extras and how they can support our members and their families, visit WoodmenLife.org/Extras.

1. WoodmenLife Extras are available to members. An individual becomes a member by joining our shared commitment to family, community and country, and by purchasing a product. These extras are not contractual, are subject to change and have specific eligibility requirements, such as length of membership, number of qualifying members in household and/or qualifying event.

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