Joint Philanthropic Event Aims to Further Support YMCA’s Mission to Increase Opportunities and Enhance Well-Being for Local Youth Throughout the Holidays
Bridgewater, N.J. (January 27, 2025) – JAG Physical Therapy, one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 150 locations across the Northeast, is excited to recap another successful Teddy Bear Toss event in partnership with Princeton Athletics. This annual philanthropic collaboration was held in December, and over 1,000 stuffed animals were donated to children in the Greater Somerset County YMCA’s child care and development programs.
JAG Physical Therapy and Princeton Athletics are thrilled to once again select Greater Somerset County YMCA as the recipient of this year's Teddy Bear Toss donations, to further benefit children in the organization’s childcare programs. The YMCA's commitment to further strengthening the community, enhancing the development of youth and empowering health and well-being is aligned with that of JAG Physical Therapy and Princeton Athletics.
The Teddy Bear Toss is a popular holiday season promotional event aiming to support the Greater Somerset County YMCA’s mission of inspiring children to reach their full potential through programs that foster holistic growth in spirit, mind, and body. Taking place at Princeton Athletics Men’s and Women’s Hockey and Basketball games, this event encourages fans to bring stuffed animals to toss onto the court or rink following their team's first goal of the game.
“On behalf of the entire JAG Physical Therapy team, we are honored to continue supporting the Greater Somerset County YMCA and aid the wonderful initiatives of their organization,” said John Gallucci Jr., President & CEO of JAG Physical Therapy. “We look forward to carrying on this annual event with Princeton Athletics to provide holiday cheer and increased opportunities for local youth and individuals within our community.”
In 2023, the Teddy Bear Toss event reached new heights with over 1,000 stuffed animals being donated to the Greater Somerset County YMCA. JAG Physical Therapy and Princeton Athletics maintained this standard of success with 2024’s annual event, having the opportunity to again donate over 1,000 stuffed toys to local children in the community.
“We are so appreciative of JAG Physical Therapy and Princeton Athletics for bringing sports fans together to donate over 1,000 stuffed animals for the children we serve; in particular, the children from families who qualify for our financial assistance program,” said Meg Laska, Associate VP of Mission Advancement. “We know how important it is to support children in their personal, physical, and emotional growth so they can live their best lives. On behalf of Greater Somerset County YMCA, thank you to all who donated this year, to JAG Physical Therapy, and to Princeton Athletics. We look forward to this drive every holiday season because it brings joy and smiles to the many children in our programs.”
This annual initiative between JAG Physical Therapy and Princeton Athletics exemplifies the joint efforts to inspire generosity during the holiday season, and to enhance the well-being of local individuals and communities beyond physical and rehabilitative care.
About JAG Physical Therapy
JAG Physical Therapy is one of the fastest growing comprehensive physical and occupational therapy practices providing rehabilitative care to patients and sports teams in over 150 locations throughout New York City’s five boroughs, as well as in New Jersey, Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, and Pennsylvania. JAG Physical Therapy specializes in general orthopedic, sports and soft tissue injuries with a personalized treatment plan for each patient. JAG Physical Therapy is the official provider of physical therapy for sports teams such as the New Jersey Devils, Columbia University Athletics, and Princeton University Athletics. For more information on JAG Physical Therapy, visit jagpt.com and find JAG on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
About Princeton Athletics
One of the premier student-athlete experiences in the United States, Princeton Athletics currently offers 38 varsity athletics programs. Princeton has won more Ivy League championships — 541 — than any other Ivy League athletic department and has claimed 227 team or individual national championships.
About Princeton University
Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey. Founded in 1746 in Elizabeth as the College of New Jersey, Princeton is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution. The institution moved to Newark in 1747, and then to the current site nine years later. It officially became a university in 1896 and was subsequently renamed Princeton University. Princeton provides undergraduate and graduate instruction in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering to approximately 8,500 students on its 600 acres (2.4 km) main campus. For more about Princeton University, please visit princeton.edu.
About Greater Somerset County YMCA
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. The Y empowers everyone—no matter who they are or where they’re from—by ensuring access to resources, relationships and opportunities for all to learn, grow and thrive. For information about Greater Somerset County YMCA and financial assistance, visit us at gscymca.org.