Kent State East Liverpool PTA students donate to Focus Hippotherapy
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EAST LIVERPOOL - Students from the Kent State University-East Liverpool physical therapist assistant program observed National PTA Month by donating $500 to Focus Hippotherapy.
Each year, PTA students from the Kent East Liverpool campus find unique ways to increase awareness about their field, while raising funds to donate to a cause chosen by the class.
Located near Canfield, Focus Hippotherapy offers physical and occupational therapy from licensed physical and occupational therapists using horses to develop strength, balance, posture, motor planning, body awareness, task focus and confidence for individuals with special needs. The facility has served the tri-state area for more than 20 years providing services for those with challenges such as cerebal palsy, spinal cord injuries, autism, traumatic brain injuries, Down Syndrome, developmental delays and spina bifida.
The East Liverpool Campus PTA students involved with this effort includes Brian Ferry, Joel Gropp, Ethan Dech, Evan Stine, Sarah Singleton, Ariel Cortez, Jared McCauley, Alysa Krupa, Samantha Plottner, Josh Zickefoose, Spencer Woolley, Marta Eelen, Victoria Bosze, Mike Gainan, Laura Lanterman, Cate Davis, Alec Turnbull, Rachael Warino, Grace Slimon, Zayda Creque, Lily Gibbons, Rick Kyser, PJ Morris, Brooklyn Carlson-Byrd and Regan Brown.