Did you know?
1. There are more boys born with Cerebral Palsy than girls (for every 100 girls there are 135 boys)
2. About 1/2 of children with CP are born prematurely.
3. More than 1/2 of children with CP have bilateral spastic paraparesis (leg weakness)
4. About 1/3 of children with CP have hemiplegia (one side of the body paralyzed, as typically seen in adult stroke)
5. Stroke in a baby or child less than the age of 3 results in CP.
6. 1 in 9 people with CP have features of Autism.
7. 1 in 4 people with CP have epileptic seizures.
8. 6 out of 10 people with CP have normal or superior intelligence.
9. 1 in 11 children with CP are legally blind.
10. About 3 of 10 children with CP have severe learning disabilities.
11. 1 in 50 children with CP are deaf.
12. 1 in 20 children with CP have tremor and ataxia.
13. 1 in 3 children with CP cannot walk.
14. 1 in 4 children with CP cannot feed or dress themselves.
15. The incidence and prevalence of Cerebral Palsy is rising world wide, there are new treatments that must be tested to improve function and decrease the disability caused by CP. These include medications, regenerative techniques, physical and cognitive therapies, robotics, functional neuromuscular stimulation, bio-feedback and more.

 

Mission Statement

United Cerebral Palsy Sarasota-Manatee, Inc. serves the community by providing a full array of beneficial services and resources to individuals with disabilities and their families and by advocating their full independence, productivity, and citizenship.

We also educate through public awareness, fund-raising efforts, dissemination of information and acquisition of resources.

Board of Directors
Barnett A. Greenberg, DBA, Chairperson

Members
Mark Famiglio – President

Wendy Mann Resnick – Executive Director

David Band
Howard Cobin
Shane Egan
Curt Eskew
Jody Feinroth
Joyce Hales
Linda Lederman Kirby
John Loria
Clive Lubner
Natalie Main
Elle McComb
Gavin Meshad
John Meshad
Rob Moffatt
Michael Outlaw
Susan Palmer
Rob Streitz
Brad Tremitiere

Special thanks to Circle K Corporation who has been a national and local  sponsor of United Cerebral Palsy since 1984, giving hope and encouragement to thousands of children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities
The United Cerebral Palsy National Office, located in Washington, D.C.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.  

Mark Your
Calendar UCP Events

SEPTEMBER 2008
SOMEONE’S IN THE KITCHEN
WITH TOMMY & PHIL
AN INTERACTIVE DINNER
GODFATHER II
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Michael’s On East – 7:00 pm

AUGUST 2008
CELEBRATION OF BREWING
Saturday, August 16th 4 –7 PM
Morton’s Gourmet Market
1924 S. Osprey Ave.
Sarasota, FL
$20 in advance, $25 at the door
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sampling a wide selection of brews from around the world with beer-friendly cuisine.
Raffle proceeds benefit UCP
For reservations call 955-9856

NOVEMBER 2008
“THE GATHERING OF THE GODDESSES”
LUNCHEON
CELEBRATING SISTERHOOD & FRIENDSHIP
Monday, November 17, 2008
Michael’s On East
(BYOT – Bring Your Own Tiara)

JANUARY 2009
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY’S
25TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
January 24, 2009
Michael’s On East - Chris Phfaler-Chair
Sharon Petrik-Sponsorship Chair

MARCH 6 & 8 2009
“CHOCOLATE SUNDAE
AND THE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL”
Michael’s On East
Friday, March 6th, 2009
7:00 PM
Chocolicious Interactive Dinner
Where every course has chocolate as an ingredient

Sunday, March 8th, 2009
1 PM - 3:00 PM
Enjoy a “Tasting-style” event with 20-25 regional and local chefs presenting their signature chocolate specialties for you to taste and savor.

CHILLOUNGE NIGHT
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Palm Ave. – Bacardi Chillounge Night,
A High Season Event that brings a unique
street party to downtown Sarasota as
historic Palm Avenue is transformed into
a magnificent outdoor lounge.

For information & tickets contact
UCP at 957-3599

©2008 United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota and Manatee. All rights reserved

Proudly serving the communities of Sarasota - Manatee for over 25 years

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.  

PLATINUM SPONSORS
Circle K Corporation
Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion

GOLD SPONSORS
Abel/Band
Comcast Cable
Dynamite Plant Food
Herald Tribune Media Group
Michael’s On East
Al Ferrigno
Polo Bar & Grill / Pattigeorge’s Restaurant
Bobby & Wendy Mann Resnick
SARASOTA Magazine
WWSB ABC 7

SILVER SPONSORS
Bonefish Grill
Horizon Medical Group
Doug Libertore
Menell Family Foundation
Morgan Stanely
Jeff Roberti
Samoor Grotto
Nancy & Ray Swart

BRONZE SPONSORS
Dr. S. Preston & Deborah Clement
Gerrett Copeland
Countrywide Title & Closing Services
Harshman & Company, Inc.
Hooters
Roger Knapp
Peter & Patricia Laughlin
Roy & Susan Palmer
Rooms To Go
Rossiter’s Harley-Davidson
Sarasota Ford
The George Barrie Foundation
W.G. Mills

We Love
You! …to all
Sponsors, VIPs and
supporters of United
Cerebral Palsy’s
campaign for helping
"extraordinary people
live ordinary lives."
We can’t do it without
extraordinary people
like you!
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