JAG Physical Therapy teamed up with Princeton Athletics to donate some holiday cheer with Teddy Bears for the Greater Somerset County YMCA
Bridgewater, NJ (January 25, 2023): JAG Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 110 locations across the Northeast. JAG Physical Therapy teamed up with Princeton Athletics to give back this holiday season. Together, both JAG Physical Therapy and Princeton Athletics are thrilled to announce a donation of over 200 teddy bears for the Children of Greater Somerset County YMCA. The teddy bear toss took place during Men’s Hockey vs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute on December 10, Women’s Basketball vs. University of Delaware on December 11, and Men’s Basketball vs. Kean University on December 23.
The teddy bear toss is an infamous holiday season promotion that encourages fans to throw stuffed toys onto the court or rink whenever their team scores their first goal of the game. JAG Physical Therapy and Princeton Athletics selected the YMCA to be a recipient of the teddy bears because of their mission of strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. JAG Physical Therapy hopes to continue to help the YMCA to build a better tomorrow. This holiday season, JAG Physical Therapy and Princeton Athletics exceeded their previous donation and encouraged fans to donate new or lightly used stuffed animals at the halftime toss.
“It is so important for us to be advocates of YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening individuals and communities across the country. This holiday season we hope to bring a sense of normalcy in the lives of children with these teddy bears. We look forward to working alongside YMCA and Princeton Athletics to help make a true difference in the lives of the Greater Somerset County community,” says John Gallucci Jr., CEO of JAG Physical Therapy.
“At Greater Somerset County YMCA, we believe that everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—deserves the opportunity and the resources necessary to reach their full potential. Being a part of this year's Teddy Bear Toss was just another stride to our goal to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment, inspire action, and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across the communities we serve,” said Bobby Dobra, YMCA Membership and Wellness Director.
About Princeton Athletics
One of the premier student-athlete experiences in the United States, Princeton Athletics currently offers 37 varsity athletics programs with a 38th set to begin play during the 2022-23 academic year. Princeton has won more Ivy League championships – 506 – than any other Ivy League athletic department and has claimed 207 team or individual national championships.
About YMCA
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a part of the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening individuals and communities across the country. The organization is rooted in Christian values and dedicated to helping all people grow in spirit, mind and body. They are guided by their core principles of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. It is their goal to improve overall health and well-being, ignite youth empowerment, inspire action, and demonstrate the importance of connections in and across the communities where they serve.
About JAG Physical Therapy
JAG Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 100 locations throughout New York City’s five boroughs, as well as in New Jersey, Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, and Pennsylvania. JAG Physical Therapy specializes in general orthopedic, sports and soft tissue injuries with a personalized treatment plan for each patient. JAG Physical Therapy is the official provider of physical therapy for sports teams such as the New Jersey Devils, Columbia University Athletics, and Princeton University Athletics. For more information on JAG Physical Therapy, find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Join JAG Physical Therapy and Princeton Athletics in giving back this holiday season! Learn more about our community involvement and make a difference today. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of those around us. Contact us today to learn more.