UD's physical therapy program will host a Family Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Health Sciences Complex at the STAR Campus.

Oct. 19: Family Fun Day

Family Fun Day event to raise funds for physical therapy research

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10:33 a.m., Sept. 4, 2014--The University of Delaware physical therapy program will host a Family Fun Day on Sunday, Oct. 19, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. to raise money for physical therapy research. 

Community members of all ages are invited to come out to the Health Sciences Complex at the University’s Science, Technology and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus to enjoy food, a moon bounce, a Spikeball tournament, a silent auction, carnival games, health screenings, pumpkin painting, balloon animals, and more.

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The proceeds for this fundraiser will support the UD physical therapy students’ efforts in the Miami-Marquette Challenge to benefit the Foundation for Physical Therapy

The challenge is an annual competition among physical therapy and physical therapy assistant schools to raise money for this valuable cause. 

The Foundation for Physical Therapy provides grants and funding for a large number of high level, peer-reviewed research that helps propel the profession. 

For the past 14 years, UD has participated in the Miami-Marquette Challenge and has raised a total of $43,826 thus far. This year, their goal is to raise at least $6,200 in order to receive the “Foundation Award of Merit” and be inducted in the Philanthropy Circle at the 2015 gala.

See the event Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.

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