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Congratulations are in order for High School North teacher Christian Kane
The Ocean Orthopedic Associates Complex's RWJBarnabas Health Field of Dreams was created to offer children and adults from all around Ocean, Monmouth, and Burlington counties a safe and inclusive play area.
This unique complex serves as a model for all communities that wish to welcome and advance the social and physical inclusion of individuals of all ages and abilities.
On July 12, 2012, Christian Kane and his 19-month-old son Gavin were in a terrible car accident which resulted in Gavin suffering a traumatic brain injury. Five years later, Christian and his wife Mary found themselves embarking on a challenge to raise $3.5 million to fulfill their dream of building a special needs recreation complex to help everyone like Gavin, who did not have the ability to enjoy moments of play with their family and friends at local parks due to poor park accessibility.
In its inaugural season, 1,623 families representing every county in New Jersey have
registered to be members; 1,471 students from 35 school districts have taken a field
trip to the complex or attended/participated in leagues activities and events; 453 adults
and 12 organizations serving adults over the age of 21 with special needs have utilized
the complex; 117 athletes with special needs have participated in leagues; 63
events/festivals were hosted on-site; and 5 leagues including flag football, cheer,
basketball, baseball, and bocce are currently offered.
