Developmental Therapy Center

Today we are shining a spotlight on the amazing Speech-Language Pathologists of Developmental Therapy Center!

Our SLPs help children find their voices, build confidence, strengthen communication skills, improve feeding abilities, and connect with the world around them in meaningful ways.

They bring compassion, creativity, patience, and expertise to every session, and the impact they make on our children and families is truly special.

Please join us in celebrating our incredible speech team and learning a little more about the wonderful therapists behind the smiles.

At Developmental Therapy Center, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, and sometimes that means thinking outside the box.

When one of our little physical therapy patients became motivated by watching his grandfather mow the grass, our amazing PTA, Tim O'Connor, transformed a lawnmower into a custom walker designed just for him.

The result? A motivated little boy who was excited to practice walking during physical therapy while pushing his very own "lawnmower walker."

At DTC, we go to whatever measures it takes to help our patients reach their goals. Sometimes progress starts with a creative idea, a dedicated therapist, and a child who is excited to participate.

Moments like these remind us that therapy is about more than exercises. It’s about discovering what motivates each child and using those interests to build skills, confidence, and independence.

This is just one example of the creativity, compassion, and dedication our therapists bring to every session.

Congratulations to Joey on graduating from Occupational Therapy services at Developmental Therapy Center. We are so proud of the growth he has shown and the determination he has demonstrated throughout his journey!

It has been a privilege to watch Joey reach new milestones and accomplish so much. We are honored to have been part of his story and look forward to seeing all that he will achieve in the future.

Join us in congratulating Joey on this exciting accomplishment!

Our 25th Annual Valentine Celebration would not have been possible without the incredible guests who joined us for this milestone evening. ❤️

Thank you for celebrating with us, supporting our mission, and helping make this year’s event such a memorable success. Your belief in DTC help us continue providing life-changing services to children and adults with disabilities throughout our community.

We loved seeing so many familiar faces and welcoming new friends as we celebrated 25 years of making a difference together.

A full gallery of event photos is now available on our website (https://dtchuntington.org/2026-valentine-celebration/), and we invite you to relive the memories from this special evening.

From all of us at DTC, thank you for joining hands with us to celebrate our 25th Annual Valentine Celebration. We are grateful for your support and look forward to seeing you again next year!

The evening began with an outstanding performance by Small Town, whose talent, energy, and stage presence kicked off the 25th Annual Valentine Celebration in spectacular fashion. Their performance immediately energized the crowd and set the tone for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and philanthropy.

One of the most exciting additions to this year's Valentine Celebration was the debut of Stormin' the Stage for a Cause. Rio Grande Football and University of Rio Grande Cheerleading split into two rival teams, Red Alert and Storm Surge, bringing plenty of energy, creativity, and competitive spirit to the stage. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and the crowd was treated to an unforgettable showdown. After an entertaining battle, Storm Surge emerged victorious as this year's champions. Congratulations, Storm Surge!

The excitement continued with our 10th Annual Local Celebrity Lip-Sync Battle, featuring incredible performances from St. Joseph Catholic Schools (St. Joseph Catholic School and St. Joseph Central Catholic High School), Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, INC, EveryBODY Fitness, and Sandy's Cares. Each team brought unique and unforgettable moments to the stage.

Congratulations to Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue for capturing the title with their country flair, line dancing, and a special appearance by Calamity the mule!

To every participant, coach, cheerleader, volunteer, and supporter who helped bring these performances to life, thank you. The countless hours spent planning and rehearsing created memories that will last long after the final curtain call.

Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and enthusiasm in support of DTC's mission. You helped make our 25th Annual Valentine Celebration one for the record books. ❤️

A great event needs great emcees, and we truly could not have asked for better than Matt James and Walker Tatum. ❤️

As dedicated DTC Board members, Matt and Walker once again generously shared their time, talents, and charisma to help make our 25th Annual Valentine Celebration an unforgettable evening. From the hours spent preparing and rehearsing to keeping the program moving and the crowd entertained, they brought an incredible energy that helped make the night so special.

Their genuine passion for DTC shined throughout the evening, creating an atmosphere that was both engaging and meaningful for our guests.

Matt and Walker, thank you for all you do for DTC, not only on event night, but throughout the year. We are incredibly grateful for your unwavering support of our mission.

Many Hands. Many Minds. One Goal.

What a night it was! ❤️

DTC's 25th Annual Valentine Celebration was truly unforgettable. We loved celebrating this milestone with so many from our community who believe in our mission and help make our work possible every day.

While we'll be sharing more photos and highlights throughout the week, we want to take a moment to thank those who helped make the evening such a success.

To our sponsors, thank you for your continued generosity and support of DTC. Your commitment helps us continue providing life-changing services to children and adults with disabilities.

To our performers, thank you for bringing incredible energy, creativity, and entertainment to the stage. We are grateful to the Rio Grande Football, University of Rio Grande Cheerleading, St. Joseph Catholic Schools (St. Joseph Central Catholic High School and St. Joseph Catholic School), Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, INC, Sandy's Cares, EveryBODY Fitness, and Small Town for helping create a night our guests will not soon forget.

A special thank you to Hometown KISS featuring Brad Smith, Barry Burgess, Toney Stroud, and Jimmy Lundy for delivering another legendary performance.

There are many more individuals, volunteers, donors, and supporters we'll be recognizing in the days ahead. For now, we're excited to share a few photos from the evening and give you a glimpse of the memories made during this special celebration.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for DTC's 25th Annual Valentine Celebration! It would not have been the celebration it was without each and every one of you.

DTC's 25th Annual Valentine Celebration is officially kicking off as guests enjoy Boujee Boards by Roz. We cannot wait to celebrate with everyone this evening as love is in full bloom!

DTC's 25th Annual Valentine Celebration admissions officially close at 8 pm this evening!

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate when love is in full bloom this Saturday. Purchase your admissions by visiting https://dtchuntington.org/2026-valentine-celebration/

Final call is quickly approaching for one of the Tri-State’s most anticipated nights of entertainment and community celebration. Admissions for DTC's 25th Annual Valentine Celebration officially close TOMORROW at 8 PM!

Join us this Saturday, May 30th at Willow Ridge Events for an unforgettable evening featuring dinner, an open bar, live entertainment, dancing, silent auction, exciting guest games, and crowd-favorite performances including DTC’s Local Celebrity Lip-Sync Battle and the all-new Stormin' the Stage dance battle featuring The University of Rio Grande's football team and cheerleaders.

Most importantly, proceeds support the life-changing therapy services Developmental Therapy Center provides to children and adults with disabilities throughout the region.

Limited admissions remain, and once sales close Wednesday evening, additional admissions will not be released.

Purchase admissions today at https://dtchuntington.org/2026-valentine-celebration/

Final call is quickly approaching for one of the Tri-State’s most anticipated nights of entertainment and community celebration. Admissions for DTC's 25th Annual Valentine Celebration officially close TOMORROW at 8 PM!

Join us this Saturday, May 30th at Willow Ridge Events for an unforgettable evening featuring dinner, an open bar, live entertainment, dancing, silent auction, exciting guest games, and crowd-favorite performances including DTC’s Local Celebrity Lip-Sync Battle and the all-new Stormin' the Stage dance battle featuring The University of Rio Grande's football team and cheerleaders.

Most importantly, proceeds support the life-changing therapy services Developmental Therapy Center provides to children and adults with disabilities throughout the region.

Limited admissions remain, and once sales close Wednesday evening, additional admissions will not be released.

Purchase admissions today at https://dtchuntington.org/2026-valentine-celebration/