At Brooks Rehabilitation, we have more than 50 years of expertise in providing medical rehabilitation services. Our highly trained clinicians provide the most advanced therapy and medical care, along with the compassion, motivation and hope to help people reach their highest level of recovery.
Established to support the mission of Brooks Rehabilitation, the Brooks Health Foundation supports the community activities which meets the needs of our patients and their families through research and education, charity care, and community programs that enhance the quality of life for those living with a differing ability. The Brooks Health Foundation accepts resources to support the programs and services experienced by our patients and the community in a variety of ways including personal contributions, tribute gifts, planned gifts and gifts of stock. Through your financial support, patients and their families experience transformative rehabilitation.
On behalf of our patients, whose lives are better because of the therapy and services received at Brooks Rehabilitation, thank you!
Brooks Rehabilitation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, all donations made are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. For more information, please contact Jessica Cummings at Jessica.Cummings@Brooksrehab.org or call (904) 345-7073.
Listen to our Podcast Episode about the Brooks Health Foundation with guest Jessica Cummings.
Programs and Services impacted by your generosity:
Research:
The Clinical Research Center (CRC) at Brooks Rehabilitation is committed to the investigation of innovative treatment protocols and the utilization of new technologies that will help our patients maximize function and achieve their highest level of independence.
Neuro Recovery Center:
The Brooks Rehabilitation Neuro Recovery Center (NRC) offers specialized equipment for customized rehabilitation. This unique gym allows individuals with disabilities to continue ongoing exercise and conditioning to maintain and improve functional movement and abilities.
School Re-entry:
The Brooks School Re-entry Program (BSRP) is an ongoing program which maximizes a child’s successful transition back to school following a disabling illness or injury
Adaptive Sports & Recreation:
Brooks Rehabilitation offers the most comprehensive adaptive sports and recreation program in the country, providing fun and fitness for people of all ages living with a physical disability. Program participants can enjoy competitive or recreational team and individual sports, plus a variety of other wellness and fitness activities.
Brain Injury Clubhouse:
The Brooks Clubhouse is a community health program that provides for the long-term recovery needs of individuals who have suffered an acquired brain injury. This day-program bridges the gap between medical rehabilitation, vocational training, and community reintegration. It is currently the only Brain Injury Clubhouse in Florida and one of only 24 in the world.
Brooks Rehabilitation Aphasia Center:
The Aphasia Center provides comprehensive support for participants affected by aphasia due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, or other neurological disorders. The Aphasia Center offers two programs, including a community track and an intensive track.
Pediatric Recreation:
The Pediatric Recreation program offers a supportive environment for youth with physical and/or developmental disabilities. The program increases socialization through activities that foster a healthy lifestyle and community connection. Family support is also available for those seeking opportunities for their children outside of traditional therapies.
Wellness
The Brooks Rehabilitation Wellness Program focuses on fitness and wellness education for individuals who experienced neurological disease or injury in partnership with the First Coast YMCA. Participants receive an assessment from physical therapists and a customized fitness plan to maintain mobility. These programs are supervised by specialized staff who understand the unique challenges of a life altering disease or illness
Events:
PAR-TEE for Brooks Rehabilitation
Brooks Rehabilitation had the pleasure of hosting The DISCO PAR-TEE held at Topgolf Jacksonville in May of 2022. More than 200 supporters Par-Tee’d with us for an evening of fun, food and festivities. We boogied the night away and raised over $200,000 to directly support the program and participants of Adaptive Sports and Recreation and Pediatric Recreation. It is the invaluable support of our community sponsors that is critical to our ability to provide life altering programs and services at little or no cost to the participants. Event Photo Album
Learn more:
Brooks Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Brooks Rehabilitation Pediatric Recreation
Brooks Rehabilitation Golf Classic
The 39th Annual Brooks Rehabilitation Golf Classic will be held Friday, October 14, 2022 at TPC Sawgrass. This event is one of the top charity golf tournaments in Northeast Florida, with approximately 150 corporate and community leaders participating. All proceeds will benefit the programs and services of Brooks Rehabilitation in the care of patients suffering from brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, comprehensive orthopedic problems and other disabling conditions. When you play, everyone wins.
Visit BrooksGolf.org to learn more about sponsorship opportunities or email us at Brooks.CommunityHealth@brooksrehab.org.
Impact Society
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” Make an Impact.
When you join Brooks Rehabilitation’s Impact Society, you become a distinguished member of an esteemed group of individuals who play an essential role in the Brooks legacy. Your partnership will effectively strengthen Brooks Rehabilitation’s efforts to ensure a bright future for our patients and that our community remains a place where recovery and rehabilitation are possible.
What is the Impact Society?
The Impact Society is a distinguished group of individuals who contribute $1,000 or more annually to Brooks Rehabilitation’s programs and services.
Benefits:
- Annual lunch and tour with CEO/COO
- V.I.P seating and invitations to all of Brooks Rehabilitation Special Events
- Donor recognition
- Recognition plaque to be displayed on Donor Wall of the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
- Tax-deductible contribution
How do I become a member?
The Impact Society recognizes individual, joint, and cumulative gifts of $1,000 or more. You can choose a variety of ways to make your contributions such as monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, or a one- time payment.
For more information, please contact Jessica Cummings at Jessica.Cummings@Brooksrehab.org or call (904) 345-7073.
Healing Garden Commemorative Brick
Healing Garden
At the Brooks Rehabilitation Healing Garden, patients, families, and staff can relax in a restorative natural setting that serves as a space of comfort and tranquility on our hospital campus. For patients undergoing intensive rehabilitative treatment, the sense of peace provided by a natural landscape can be incredibly powerful.
Commemorative Brick
Engraved bricks are displayed throughout the garden and can be personalized by honoring caregivers and loved ones, along with a short sentiment of hope.
4×8 inch – $200
(Includes three lines of text with a maximum of 18 characters per line)
8×8 inch – $350
(Includes six lines of text with a maximum of 18 characters per line)