In May of 2023, McDonald's Restaurant in Taber joined forces with the Taber & District Health Foundation for the McHappy Day event. Together, we successfully raised $10,800.00 to enhance resources for Allied Health, a branch of Alberta Health Services (AHS) operating at the Taber Health Centre.
Allied Health at Taber Health Centre comprises a dedicated team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Speech-language Pathologists who deliver essential pediatric communication, feeding, and movement therapy services to children residing in Taber and the neighbouring communities.
The funds raised from this collaboration have facilitated the acquisition of various resources. These include a new children's rehabilitation treadmill, along with books, games, puzzles, feeding supplies, toys, equipment, and play structures. These items will enhance play-based therapy sessions, making them more engaging for both the children and their families. Additionally, the resources will offer a more extensive variety of environments for the children to learn, develop, and thrive in.
“We are so grateful for the resources that have been provided, which are already well utilized. As our space is limited, It has been so helpful to have the treadmill to analyze walking patterns, and to provide walking-based therapy to children who walk at a much slower pace. The new toys have been used every session and it's great seeing kids excited to use the games and activities for therapy purposes. Thanks again McDonalds and Taber and District Health Foundation for organizing and fundraising for our program.” - Sam Fowler, DPT, Physiotherapist
We wish to thank Jordan Brown and his staff at McDonald’s Taber for their ongoing support of the Taber & District Health Foundation towards initiatives/equipment for children in our community.
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