Bank of Canton funds adaptive tricycles for PRHC
By Canton Citizen
PRHC Director of Physical Therapy Michelle Sweeney (center) accepts a donation check from Bank of Canton President and CEO Stephen Costello and Lynne McCormack, commercial loan and deposit concierge.
Bank of Canton recently donated $5,879 to the Massachusetts Hospital School Foundation to fund the purchase of two Rifton adaptive tricycles for the Pappas Rehabilitation Hospital for Children (PRHC) in Canton.
“For a child with disabilities, these tricycles are much more than recreational devices,” said Michelle Sweeney, director of physical therapy at PRHC. “They’re medical necessities for students who can’t walk independently, or who sit for long hours in their wheelchairs.”
With regular use, the adaptive tricycles improve balance, coordination and strength in children with disabilities.
“Students with cerebral palsy find them easy to ride and maneuver,” noted Sweeney. “We can challenge them with exercises focused on steering, starting and stopping, backing up, and safety awareness.”
In addition to the physical benefits, PRHC staff also observe significant emotional gains from the use of adaptive tricycles, including a sense of independence and improved self-esteem. “Bike riding also offers an opportunity for cognitive growth and a sense of social acceptance and inclusion,” Sweeney said.
“We’re deeply grateful to Bank of Canton for its longstanding support of PRHC and this generous gift,” she added.
Since 2005, Bank of Canton has given more than $2.57 million to local charities and nonprofit organizations through donations and sponsorships. In July, the bank was recognized with a Corporate Citizenship Award from the Boston Business Journal for the fourth consecutive year.
To learn more about PRHC or to donate, visit www.prhc.us.
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Posted by Canton Citizen
on Oct 7 2022. Filed under Business.
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