Barbara Grey Quietly Makes Life Better In San Juan Capistrano

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

Barbara Gray, founder of Physical Therapy For All nominated herself as a person who has been helping the community for 10 years. She has helped hundreds of people get back to work and school through her charitable work.

Local hero’s full name

Barbara Grey

Local hero’s home state

California

Local hero’s Patch

San Juan Capistrano

How do you know the local hero?

Self

What does the local hero do?

Started a nonprofit organization to help people who can't afford Physical Therapy get the services they need. 100% volunteer organization run with myself and 2 partners. All the money we raise goes directly to the cause.

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

I don't receive a salary. I help a new patient on average of once a week. I've been doing this work for 10 years.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

I have helped almost 400 people get back to work, school, off pain meds through solving their physical challenges through professional physical therapy.

Thank you for all you do, BARBARA GRAY!

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