Bridge Linx Video

[Music] We started with probably two or three therapists top. I think we started only with occupational and speech therapy and from there we went into physical therapy but originally it was two therapies and I would say probably we had a handful of children from there obviously we grew to where we are today. Bridge was started because after 10 years as a school, we recognized that things were shifting in terms of what the parents wanted and how to best help the community and the children and how can we do that best. >> We first of all changed the name to bridge. >> We have 15 in staff today. We're in all the major shivot on the Jersey Shore. We're servicing almost 200 children. They're mainstream students. They're going to be great in life, but why not give them that edge that helps them overcome a deficit early in life to excel? What we've seen is so many students that we have helped and gone back to the mainstream and seen the success that they were able to have because they got the help they needed. My youngest son was born a preeie and he had a few delays in a few different areas. He needed PT, OT, speech at the time. I used to have to drive to Hasllett 45 minutes away for one therapy. when bridge opened connected to the school and they were able to take my child out of the classroom and he always looked forward to it. He felt like a million bucks. I could see that he felt very loved there and he felt very comfortable. I'm so grateful to Bridge for everything they did for him and for me. If anybody has anything that they're even considering, do they need, do they not need, should I, shouldn't I, it's like a no-brainer. All it does is help the child in so many ways. I'm just so grateful for everything they did. I am a mom of four. Uh, two of my kids have used the services of Bridge. >> Bridge is just a core in the square between the student, the parent, the teacher, and Bridge. >> Now that we're at the 10-year anniversary, and we need you more now more than ever to put us over the top. I'll close by asking you to invest in the future of our community by investing in our most prized possession, our children. >> This year alone, we're servicing almost 200 students. The thing we need is your financial support. Let's partner together. Help every child receive the therapy they need.