Residents of the Bridges Care Community are already seeing the benefits of a new employee giving program. The Bridge Builders, the employee participation branch of the Bridges Foundation, recently purchased a NuStep exercise machine for the care community at a cost of $3,675. The money was raised exclusively through employee contributions. About half of the employees at Bridges are members of the Bridge Builders. Most have elected to donate directly from each paycheck, while others opted to make an annual or direct gift. Funds raised will go to projects that will be of benefit to patients, families, and visitors at the Bridges Care Community and Bridges Medical Center. The Bridge Builders also participate in other activities to develop and promote the facilities and their services.

The youngest 99-year-old we know, Lillie Hasz, tries out the NuStep which exercises her arms and legs simultaneously.