Friends of John Sweeney Benefit

About

John Sweeney is a physical therapist who, along with his wife, Gina, and their five children—Shannon, Colleen, Sean, Mary Kate, and Nora—is a longtime resident of Hatboro, Pa. His roots go back to Olney, Philadelphia, where he spent his formative years and attended Cardinal Dougherty High School, Class of 1978. He is a 1982 graduate of Temple University with a BS in physical therapy and a 1987 graduate of the University of Virginia with a master’s degree in Sports Medicine. He completed his clinical doctorate degree in physical therapy at Temple University in 2010.

John’s dedication to the field of physical therapy stems from his own struggle with mobility issues since suffering a neck injury during his sophomore year of high school. After a series of medical procedures and grueling months of rehabilitation, John managed to return to Dougherty in his senior year, where he was elected as the class president. Upon his graduation, he matriculated into Temple University’s physical therapy program in an effort to help others struggling with physical issues that John himself experienced.

In October 2014, John underwent spinal surgeries that have resulted in both physical and financial strains for his family. He is once again confronted with the arduous task of regaining his mobility and strength. Those of us who have witnessed John’s unrelenting efforts to regain and maintain his mobility over the years, and who know his great love of recreational sports, have the utmost admiration and respect for him, and are eager to help his family in any way possible.

The Friends of John Sweeney is just that—a group of friends and relatives of the John Sweeney family who have gathered together in a collective effort to mitigate some of the financial burdens associated with John’s ongoing care and rehabilitation. John’s courage and selfless dedication have served to inspire all of us who have had the privilege to call him a friend.

Gratefully yours,

The Sweeney Benefit Committee