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Spring 2010 Newsletter

Spring 2010 Newsletter


Table of Contents:
UCP's 23rd Annual Celebrity Banquet & Auction raises funds for our local programs
UCP Days Event
Taste of Madison Volunteers Needed
UCPeople: Feature Volunteer and Donor
Thank You Community Contributors
Word From Those Touched by UCP
You Can Make a Difference
Save the Date:  UCP Days Benefit Concert



UCP's 23rd Annual Celebrity Banquet & Auction raises funds for our local programs

UCP's 2010 Celebrity BanquetUnited Cerebral Palsy’s 23rd Annual Celebrity Banquet received more publicity than ever before and raised well over $70,000 to support UCP’s programs and services. As the signature fundraiser for UCP, the Celebrity Banquet is critical to the continued service of over 1,200 individuals in our community every year. It was our most successful and entertaining event to date. Over 200 guests strolled through Blackhawk placing bids on nearly 200 auction items while they enjoyed the music of local musician, Brian Vanderbloemen and his jazz quartet.

UCP's 2010 Celebrity BanquetUCP’s Executive Director, Camilla Rucinski, warmly welcomed attendees and introduced the guest speaker for the evening, Jackie Millar, a client served by UCP’s Adult Supportive Services. Jackie gave a touching and compelling account of how UCP has supported her over the last 12 years, allowing her to maintain her individuality and independence. Her story captured the attention of all who were present and reminded attendees of the importance of UCP’s programs and services.

The evening’s emcee, Dan Smith of Triangle Media Works, entertained attendees throughout the evening and maintained a high energy level during the friendly and competitive live auction of four Schwinn bicycles, donated by Pacific Cycles and a PlayStation 3 Gaming system, donated by Friends of UCP.
 
UCP's 2010 Celebrity BanquetThe celebrity servers were creative in raising additional funds for UCP by participating in games and activities throughout the evening. UW Football players bench-pressed the UW Volleyball players while other servers held a cartwheel competition. An impromptu performance of On Wisconsin at the end of the evening featured the UW Band Drum Majors along with Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk.

UCP's 2010 Celebrity BanquetThe support UCP receives from sponsors, donors, volunteers and attendees, is essential to the event’s success. Thank you to this year’s sponsors: Presenting Sponsors American Family Insurance and UW Health; Community Sponsors SprintPrint, Inc. and Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek; Special Friend Sponsors Andy and Chris Anderson, Baker Tilly, CUNA Mutual Group, Custer Financial Services, Dental Health Associates, Godfrey & Kahn, Group Health Cooperative, Meriter Health Services, Middleton Community Bank, The Carey Group, Tri-North Builders; as well as our media sponsor Madison Magazine and raffle sponsor Herzing University.

UCP's 2010 Celebrity BanquetThank you to all of the celebrity servers who participated in the evening’s festivities: UW Drum Majors Jonathan Alfuth and Alex Waskawic, Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin, Cindy Bremser, Sarah Carlson, Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, Casey FitzRandolph, John Flint, Eric Franke, UCP Baker Jovani Frieson, Steve Goldberg, Diana Henry, Joe Herr, Fletcher Keyes, John Kovalic, Tammy Lee, Leigh Mills, Doug Moe, Dan Nerad, Brian Olson, Steph Peters, Charlie Shortino, Dan Smith, Kim Sveum, Karin Swanson, John Urban, Carleen Wild, Jeanan Yasiri, Dave Zweifel and UW Volleyball players Jessa Benson, Caity DuPont, Elle Ohlander and Kirby Toon, along with UW Football players John Clay, David Gilreath, Josh Oglesby, Culmer St. Jean and Nick Toon.

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UCP Days Event

UCP Days takes place throughout the month of June.

United Cerebral Palsy invites you to join dozens of businesses in the Dane County area by participating in our 19th annual workplace fundraising event, UCP Days. This is a great way for your company to boost employee morale while supporting hundreds of children and families throughout Southern Wisconsin.

Lunch Event - Choose from select dates in June for your company to participate and order lunch from the menu UCP provides featuring a local restaurant. Collect $10 from each person who orders lunch and sit back and relax, the UCP staff will deliver your lunches to you.

Main Street Wisdom Benefit Concert - Join UCP on Thursday, June 24, at Capital Brewery from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. for a benefit concert featuring Main Street Wisdom. Please RSVP to Trisha Davies at (608) 237-8508 or trishadavies@ucpdane.org. The first 100 people to “sign-up” will receive a coupon for a free food item at the concert. The suggested donation is $5 per person at the door. Food will also be available for purchase.

Company Activities - Employee Giving Campaigns in which companies hold internal fundraisers including golf tournaments, competitions and cookouts. All proceeds raised from UCP Days benefit UCP programs and services.

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Taste of Madison Volunteers Needed

Taste of Madison VolunteersNearly 800 volunteers are needed to staff the beverage stands at Taste of Madison over Labor Day Weekend, September 4 and 5. UCP receives 100% of the tips raised by volunteer servers which go directly toward UCP programs and services.

You can help by being a part of the UCP team effort.
  • Groups or individuals are needed to sell soda, beer, wine, or milk.
  • Saturday & Sunday shifts are offered, each approximately four hours.
  • Two licensed bartenders are needed at each beer stand.
  • High school groups with a supervising adult and other community groups are encouraged to staff soda and milk stands.
Read more about the Taste of Madison or about becoming a bartender.
If you are interested in volunteering, individually or recruiting a group, please contact Trisha Davies at (608) 237-8508 or trishadavies@ucpdane.org.

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UCPeople:  Feature Volunteer and Donor

Heideman Gallery has been donating framing services to UCP’s Celebrity Banquet for a number of years. Donna Heideman became acquainted with UCP through her former profession as a nurse. Donna is aware of the important programs and services UCP provides to community members and is happy to support UCP.
 
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Thank You Community Contributors 

Thanks to the support we receive from our community contributors, we are able to allocate 90% of the UCP budget to programs and services. We thank the following supporters for making this possible:

Alliant Energy Foundation National Mutual Benefit
Capitol Indemnity Corporation PC/Nametag
CVS Caremark Smith & Gesteland
Friends of Meriter Health Services Stephen Triggs
Galaxy Technologies The Capital Times Kids Fund
Hooper Foundation The Carey Group
J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc. The Evjue Foundation
Kohl’s Department Store Tilt Media, Inc.
Lussier Community Education Center Tri-North Builders
Madison Gas and Electric Foundation University Hill Farms Association
Madison Rotary Foundation Westmoreland Health Fund
Middleton Community Bank

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Words from Those Touched by UCP

“UCP’s Birth to 3 Connections program is a vital community program, in particular to families who may not be able to afford private therapy. Every child deserves the best possible start and I thank you all so much for giving that to Alison.”
-Alison’s Parents

“It is very reassuring to have professionals help with your family’s needs and concerns. UCP offers easy and helpful advice concerning all aspects of your child’s development...We hope all families that need this service are able to benefit from UCP’s help.”
-Woody’s Parent

“Our UCP speech therapist was instrumental in helping our son ‘find his voice’.”
-Anonymous

“The UCP staff was there to guide me and lend me their voice of experience...UCP’s Birth to 3 Connections program is an excellent program for both children and their parents and is an invaluable resource to the multitude of parents who have relied on their assistance.”
-Isaac’s Parent

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You Can Make a Difference

When you give to United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Dane County, 90% of all funds raised are allocated to UCP programs. Here are some ways your donation can make a difference to those living with disabilities:

A $50 gift = a three hour education/therapy session to support the development of a young child with a speech delay.
A $100 gift = a full day of programming to enable two children with special needs to attend a neighborhood child care program.
A $250 gift = adaptive equipment to help support development and mobility needs.

We understand that these are challenging economic times, but to the families supported by UCP services, these programs are essential.

Please take a few minutes and consider how you can make a difference. To donate, please contact Trisha Davies, Director of Development, at (608) 237-8508 or   trishadavies@ucpdane.org or make an online donation.

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Save the Date!

UCP Days Benefit Concert
Thursday, June 24, 2010
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
 Capital Brewery

Featuring Main Street Wisdom

Suggested Donation of $5 per person
Food available for purchase

All funds raised benefit UCP programs and services.

Main Street Wisdom


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