MEET ALEEYA
 

Born prematurely and diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, Aleeya found her second home at UCP of Broward’s Marie Wasie Early Beginnings Preschool. There she is learning to use a walker with assistance and is rapidly gaining gross & fine motor skills she needs to live a better life. The video below highlights Aleeya's journey towards mobility.

27th Annual United Cerebral Palsy Volleyball Challenge 

Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd, 2012                   

Lauderdale Beachside Hotel, Lauderdale-By-The Sea

Co-ed 6's Beach Tournament

Just $375.00 per team or $47 per player!

To learn more please contact Pat Murphy at (954) 257-6639 or Jackie Nunez at (561) 357-7779 ext. 13

Republic National Distributing Company Golf Classic

Hosted by NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Stephenson     

Friday, June 22, 2012                        

The Country Club of Coral Springs| Coral Springs, FL

Fun, friendly golf tournament to raise funds for UCP's vital programs and services.

Event includes: Scramble format golf tournament, breakfast, awards luncheon, silent auction/raffle, and goody bags!

To learn more please contact Jen Berman at (954) 315-4057 or

Sponsors:

Republic National Distributing Company, J.M. Berenguer & Associates, Southern Beverage Journal, Aloha Air Conditioning, Outback Steakhouse - Coral Springs, Bru's Room Sports Grill - Coral Springs, GL Homes, Pioneer Roofing.

UCP of Miami Annual Share & Care Luncheon

Chaired by Darlene Boytell-Perez

Thursday, September 27, 2012                    

Hyatt Regency Miami

Program begins promptly at noon.

RSVP is required.

Join us for our Annual Share & Care Luncheon to learn all about UCP of Miami's programs and services.

To learn more or to RSVP, please contact Jessica Dominguez at (305) 325-9018 or

UCP WHEELS FOR HUMANITY EXPANDS WITH NEW SOUTH FLORIDA OPERATION

Miami, FL (February 1, 2012) - United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida (UCP), a service provider and advocate for children and adults with a spectrum of disabilities, is proud to announce the expansion of The UCP Wheels for Humanity Program with a new affiliation, United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida Wheels for Humanity. Established in 1947, United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida has maintained an active and respected presence in the South Florida community.  It started when a group of parents came together to seek help for their children with cerebral palsy.  The only available option was to send their children to an institution, which the families did not want to do.  The parents founded their own organization and raised funds to provide therapeutic and vocational services for children with special needs.

Today, United Cerebral Palsy of South Florida offers comprehensive services every day throughout the year.  Services offered consist of early intervention, integrated preschool, after school care, speech, physical and occupational therapy, adult vocational workshop, supported employment program and residential facilities for children and adults with special needs and other disabilities.  From infants to senior citizens, children and adults participate in programs that will help them lead independent and meaningful lives.

Dr. Joseph Aniello, President & Chief Executive Officer of UCP of South Florida, said he is proud to start the international organization UCP South Florida Wheels for Humanity as part of the broader services he and his team provide.

"Too many people with disabilities in the world go without the most basic of resources to lead independent lives," said Dr. Aniello. "We believe this partnership with UCP Wheels will allow us to expand our efforts to those who need us most, and we're excited to do all we can to help those in developing nations get the wheelchairs they need."

Click here to continue reading

Op4G (Opinions4Good)