
Optimum Health Physical Therapy (OHPT) marked a milestone anniversary while also giving back on Saturday, April 7.
The business celebrated its five year anniversary as hundreds of supporters packed the Wicked Monk, 9510 Third Avenue, and were treated to live music, a dance show and more.
OHPT Co-Founders Francis Reyes and Antoine Hitti received a certificate of merit from State Senator Marty Golden as well as an Angel Certificate Award from Paul Cassone, CEO of the Guild for Exceptional Children (GEC).
At the event, OHPT held a 50/50 raffle, proceeds from which benefited the GEC, which, Cassone said, was grateful to OHPT for helping to strengthen its mission to improve the quality of life for children and adults living with developmental disabilities. OHPT itself was thankful for all of the event’s supportive attendees.
Music was provided by Head Over Heels, while the special dance show which featured a live snake was hosted by Gabriella Cucolo.
OHPT is located at 416 Bay Ridge Parkway.
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