Life Without Limits Gala 2012 – through the eyes of a child
Annual Life Without Limits Gala 2012 – through the eyes of a child United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County’s Life Without Limits Gala was a major success with 370 guests and net proceeds estimated at over $425,000. Held on April 28 at the Balboa Bay Club, the beautiful black tie gala honored James V. Mazzo, … Read more
Life’s a Journey With CP and Me
Hi Everyone at UCP-OC! I hope this post finds you well, and that you are enjoying the beautiful month of May. I cannot believe the time has come for me to move back home for the summer! Finals are over, and my dorm room is all packed up and the walls are bare! It’s nice … Read more
Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all our UCP-OC Mothers and Grandmothers out there! This past week we sent out our spring letter that celebrates the AMAZING, INCREDIBLE, REMARKABLE mothers and fathers that come to UCP-OC. Our letters tell the story of 3 families that utilize various programs and services. Every day we are in awe of … Read more
Child of the Month – May 2012
Liam Liam is a very courageous little boy who will never be defeated, but will try something until he finishes it. His courageous spirit has inspired his nickname of “Little Lion Man” around his family. Liam can always be found with a smile on his face and laughter in his heart. “He’s … Read more
Better Speech and Hearing Month!
Better Hearing and Speech month is here! For those of you that did not know, May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! UCP-OC will be celebrating by highlighting our special needs programs that tailor to kids with speech-language disabilities. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has been celebrating Better Hearing and Speech Month every May since 1927; … Read more
Life Without Limits Gala: through the eyes of a child
Our Life Without Limits Gala is next week! www.ucp-oc.org/gala When: Saturday, April 28th 2012 Where: Balboa Bay Club and Resort, Newport Beach Why: This is our key fundraising event of the year! Come and support our organization and children with disabilities. Our Annual Gala will be held next Saturday, April 28th at the Balboa Bay … Read more
Kodak Moment!
For the month of April, we are having a very special Facebook Photo Contest! During April, Autism Awareness Month, UCP-OC is partnering with Grandma Lucy’s premier pet food and will be raffling off a basket filled with Grandma Lucy’s all organic pet food and treats. Here’s how you can enter: 1. Post a … Read more
Child of the Month: April 2012
Dylan Dylan is a determined 4 year-old boy, who has a spirit filled with joy, and a face that is always adorned with a smile and the cutest dimples. To match his determination, he is quite the accomplished daredevil. Despite his young age and physical restrictions, at the age of three he learned to ride … Read more
Get the running shoes on!
The OC Marathon is coming soon!! When: Sunday, May 6, 2012 What: OC Marathon; 5K, full, or half marathon Where: Newport Beach, Fashion Island Hi Families, If you haven’t heard yet UCP-OC will be participating in the OC Marathon yet again! This year Team UCP-OC Families will be running/walking alongside Team Jake’s 300+ runners. At … Read more
Have you heard of the Friday Night Club?
Teenagers are a growing demographic of special needs individuals in Orange County. This past summer, a mother daughter volunteer team, led by Poita Cernius, formed a club and met a need that is often overlooked. The Friday Night Club was created for the sole purpose of creating a safe place for upwards of 60 … Read more
