SENATOR BOSWELL CUTS RIBBON ON WENDELL FOSTER AQUATIC THERAPY CENTER

SENATOR BOSWELL CUTS RIBBON ON WENDELL FOSTER AQUATIC THERAPY CENTER

FRANKFORT, KY (Aug. 27, 2025) – Sen. Gary Boswell helped cut the ribbon on Wendell Foster’s new Aquatic Therapy Center Tuesday and celebrated the completion of a one-of-a-kind facility that will provide life-changing therapy services for individuals with disabilities.

The $700,000 project was made possible through a combination of private donations and $450,000 in state funding secured in the 2024 legislative session through House Bill 1. Boswell sponsored the funding measure in the Senate.

“This is a shining example of how taxpayer dollars and private generosity can come together to transform lives,” said Boswell. “I want to thank Doug Hoyt, the board, donors, and staff of Wendell Foster for making this dream a reality. Together, we’ve created a facility that will serve as a model for the nation.”

The aquatic therapy center, located within the Latham Outpatient Therapy Facility, features a state-of-the-art accessible pool that will expand therapy services in the region. Wendell Foster, a non-profit agency, has been providing services to people with disabilities for over 75 years and is the only provider of aquatic therapy specifically for individuals with disabilities in Western Kentucky.

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Sen. Gary Boswell, R-Owensboro, represents the 8th Senate District, including Daviess, Hancock, and McLean Counties. Boswell serves as vice chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee and co-chair of the statutory Capital Planning Advisory Board. Additionally, Boswell is a member of the Senate Committees on Appropriations and Revenue; Natural Resources and Energy; Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor; and Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection. 

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