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Tri Kick-off Event is March 1st!
The Team UCP Kick-off Event is March 1, 2012 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Cleveland South. Several fantastic vendors are lined up to attend and assist you with training and race preparation, including the Cleveland TRI Club, OHIO Masters Swim Club, Second Sole, Bike Authority, Youth Challenge, Liquid Lifestyles, Ride + Workout, and Crossfit CLE. Team UCP will also be debuting our new Triathlon video, featuring past team members—it’s time to get Inspired to Tri!
This is a FREE event, open to the public, and you are encouraged to invite team members and guests who may be interested in participating in any aspect of the team. Reservations are required in order to accommodate planning for refreshments. Please RSVP today by calling Ruth at 216-791-8363 x232 or by emailing TeamUCP@ucpcleveland.org.
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If you haven’t registered your team or yourself for the race, please do so now at:
If you have any questions regarding setting up your team or registering, please contact
Ruth at 216-791-8363 x232 or teamucp@cleveland.org.
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Project Search Site at LCCC is Off to a Great Start!
UCP and the Project Search site at Lorrain County Community College was highlighted last week in The Collegian. This site opened last August at the beginning of the 2011/2012 school year and has already met with great success for both participating high school students and LCCC. You can read the article HERE.
To learn more about Project Search, please go to the Project Search Page on our website.
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Early Registration for the Triathlon is Now Open!
Registration fees for the Cleveland Triathlon are currently AT THEIR LOWEST until February 7, 2012.
The Cleveland Triathlon has contracted with Team UCP to maintain all the same prices as last year, PLUS is providing a discount on top of those prices AS WELL AS donating $10 per individual and $15 per relay to UCP!
Register Here Now!
| Category | Early Registration | After Feb. 7, 2012 |
| Team UCP – Youth (7-14 years only) Age must be between 7 and 14 as of 8/5/12 |
$35 | $45 |
| Team UCP – Under 18 | $75 | $75 |
| Team UCP – Individual Olympic | $100 | $125 |
| Team UCP – Individual Sprint | $90 | $110 |
| Team UCP – Individual Super Sprint | $80 | $110 |
| Team UCP – Open Relay (any distance) | $160 | $185 |
Once you get registered, be sure to set up your Team UCP Fundraising Page. Check out the main 2012 Team UCP Fundraising page here!
If you have any questions about registering, contact the UCP Development Department at 216-791-8363 x232 or email at teamucp@ucpcleveland.org.
Dancing Wheels Company Presents “The Snowman Returns”
Dancing Wheels Company & School will be presenting “The Snowman Returns” on December 1, 2 & 4th at the The Breen Center for the Performing Arts. Join this amazing dance company for a dazzling welcome to the holidays. Afterward, join the cast, the Snowman and Santa for snow cones, ice cream sundaes and other treats! Download the flyer.
For tickets or more information, visit http://www.dancingwheels.org/calendar.asp or call 216-432-0306.
Considered one of the premier arts and disabilities organizations in the U.S., Dancing Wheels is a professional, physically integrated dance company uniting the talents of dancers both with and without disabilities. The company not only has a professional troupe and teaching school, but also partners with nonprofit organizations in Northeast Ohio like UCP to bring the joy of dance to individuals of all levels of ability. They are guided by the fundamental belief that dance is an expression of the human spirit, and is best expressed by people of all abilities.
Team Benjamin Prepares for the Columbus Marathon
Team Benjamin will be running in the Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon on Sunday, October 16th 2011! Ben’s dad, Matt, will push him the entire 26.2 miles all the way to the finish line in support of UCP of Greater Cleveland and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
“We are excited about participating in the Columbus Marathon because it provides a great platform to raise awareness and funds for two great organizations – UCP of Greater Cleveland and Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus – that are changing the lives of hundreds of disabled children and their families,” says Matt. “The money we raise from running in the marathon will help UCP and Nationwide Children’s continue to provide physical and occupational therapy, medical support and other programs to children with cerebral palsy or other physical and mental disabilities.”
Team Benjamin’s fundraising goal for the Columbus Marathon is $50,000. Whatever total is raised will be split between UCP and Nationwide Children’s.
Ben began the Steps to Independence program at UCP when he was just three years old. At that time he was unable to sit up or eat without the use of a feeding tube. Through the intensive therapy provided by the program, Ben learned to sit up on his own and began to crawl within just a few weeks. Ben is seven years old now and has made such great progress that he is even able to stand and walk with assistance. “The people at UCP have made a tremendous difference in our lives by greatly improving Ben’s physical abilities and quality of life. Every day, Ben does things that we once thought would be impossible – simple things such as walking, holding a cup, or even pointing. Ben’s progress has allowed our family to live more empowered, independent lives,” says Matt.
Everyone at UCP is very proud of Benjamin and hope that you will support him and his family as they take on the tremendous challenge of running the Columbus Marathon. You can support Team Benjamin’s efforts at the Columbus Marathon with a donation.
Anyone wanting to join Team Benjamin at the Columbus Marathon on October 16th is encouraged to contact Ben’s dad, Matt, via email at teambenjaminucp@gmail.com.
Find out additional information about Team Benjamin, including how to create more success stories like Ben’s through a donation by going to the Team Benjamin website or on Facebook . To go directly to Team Benjamin’s Columbus Marathon donation page, click here.
