Muskie’s Bridge was founded by Jackie Horvath in memory of her late husband, Andy “Muskie” Horvath. Andy’s journey highlighted the critical role family caregivers play in supporting loved ones through illness and navigating healthcare challenges. Today, Muskie’s Bridge exists to ensure that no family caregiver feels alone in their journey.
Muskie’s Bridge equips family caregivers with the knowledge and confidence to support their loved ones.
The BRIDGE framework represents the qualities of an effective caregiver.
Beautiful:
A compassionate heart dedicated to helping others.
Respectful:
Honoring patient wishes and the healthcare team’s expertise.
Involved & Invested:
Being an active voice in patient care.
Dependable:
Providing stability and comfort to your loved one.
Gracious:
Leading with kindness and patience in difficult times.
Engaged:
Participating emotionally, mentally, and physically in care.
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The Muskie’s Bridge Foundation thanks Abigail’s Coffeehouse of Ligonier for welcoming us during the town’s 250th Anniversary celebration last weekend. We enjoyed sharing information about our nonprofit’s caregiver education program and our upcoming Time Capsule event on Sept. 12 at 9:00 a.m. at the Ligonier trailhead behind the football stadium. I also appreciated the atmosphere of my hometown and seeing three generations of one family working together, which reminded me of starting work in my grandmother’s grocery store when I was 12.
For more information about the upcoming Time Capsule event, please visit our website.
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The Muskie’s Bridge Foundation took our mission on the road to Indiana, PA, for a meeting at S&T Bank with Senior Executive LaDawn Yesho, leaders from the S&T caregiver support group, and several IUP interns.
We shared our format for upcoming focus groups with S&T’s caregiver support groups.
These focus groups will provide the insight we need to shape our app around real experiences, needs, challenges, ideas, and suggestions—helping us improve communication and “Bridge the gap” between healthcare providers, caregivers, and patients.
Thank you to S&T Bank, its caregiver support groups, and the IUP interns.
I would also like to personally thank Julie Edwards for making this wonderful connection, and my dear friend Mallory Baker—President of the Muskie’s Bridge Foundation and Andrew’s final gift to me—for her continued dedication to making Muskie’s Bridge a reality.
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Ligonier is buzzing with excitement as we get closer to our town’s anniversary celebration of our country’s 250th on July 18th!
Swing by Abigail’s on the diamond on July 18th to discover how you, your family, or your business can make a lasting impact by learning how you can add an entry to the Muskie’s Bridge time capsule on September 12th at the Ligonier trail.
We still share the same shadow honey!
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Muskie’s memorial bench is located on the Ligonier, PA trail near Peoples Road. On September 12, time capsules will be placed in the two large spaces within each foundation pillar, where they will remain for 25 years and be opened on May 2, 2051.
This September 12th date aligns with our country’s 250th anniversary. For more information, please visit our website or sign up for the Bridge to Bench annual celebration.
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An informational Muskie’s Bridge time capsule table will be available at the following events:
Freedom 5K in Greensburg on July 4, at Lynch Field, from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Abigail’s Coffeehouse in Ligonier during Ligonier’s 250th celebration on July 18, 2026.
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To coincide with the 250th anniversary of our country, the Muskie’s Bridge Foundation is placing two-time capsules in the base of the Muskie’s Bench on the Ligonier trail. You can receive more information (from Jackie) at Freedom 5K Greensburg on the Fourth of July or at Abigail’s in Ligonier during the town celebration on July 18th.
The Ligonier Library was given a $250 contribution to help ensure our history will be preserved. This has been noted in the township supervisors’ minute books. The time capsules will be opened in 25 years, in 2051. I hope you’ll all be there for that moment as well.
A special thank-you to McKlveen Supply in Ligonier for generously donating the beautiful riverwalk that surrounds Muskie’s Bench.
Jackie aka Mrs. Muskie
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