CTC honors its founders, influential leaders

Published 3:10 pm Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Children’s Therapy Center recently honored three of its best.

The center – one of the state’s largest and most comprehensive nonprofit pediatric therapy programs – recognized its influential founders for years of contributions, service and excellence.

Sue Hudson, Nancy Hylton and Gay Lloyd Pinder, who founded CTC back in 1979, were honored at the organization’s inaugural Giving Luncheon in Seattle, which raised nearly $160,000 to benefit children with special needs.

All three women are skilled therapists, specializing in different areas that help developmentally disabled children.

“The three are pretty amazing, unique and courageous women who have left a very deep legacy,” said Linda Thompson, a physical therapist and consultant at CTC, who was on hand for the tribute. “They set the foundation for our culture, one that still exists today.”

The trio has served thousands of children, directly and indirectly, with special needs in Kent, Auburn and beyond over the years.

CTC, located on Kent’s East Hill, provides essential services and products for children age birth to 18, including: physical, occupational and speech therapy; early intervention services; and orthotics and equipment. Last year, it served more than 3,400 children.

The center, which began with three therapists, now has 60 on staff today. It provides many services, from evaluations and early intervention, speech, language, physical and occupational therapy, resources and education.

About 66 percent of the children CTC serves are birth to 5, ages when early intervention is most effective.

CTC, which also has centers in Burien and Tacoma, provided $3 million in uncompensated care last year.

To learn more, visit www.ctckids.org.