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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.

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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.

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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.

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Adult Day Support Open House on October 19th

UCP of Greater Cleveland would like to invite developmental disability professionals, families, parents, guardians and potential clients to an Open House to celebrate the opening of our newest Adult Day Support Activity Room. The UCP Adult Day Support Program is designed to assist individuals with multiple and severe disabilities to acquire, improve and retain their highest potential quality of life and development. UCP has a commitment to person-centered planning which ensures that each individual receives support tailored to their individual needs.  The program offers a variety of individual and group activities such as music, art, horticulture and aqua therapies as well as community outings and social events.

The brand new Adult Day Support activity room has availability for up to twelve new individuals.  Please join us on October 19th for an opportunity to view the new activity room, tour the agency and gain information on what makes the UCP Adult Day Support Program unique.  Two sessions will be available:  11:30 am to 1:30 pm with a light lunch provided and from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with light refreshments provided. The open house will be held at the Iris S. and Bert L. Wolstein Center 10011 Eulcid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106.   Brief information sessions will be offered at 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. For questions or to RSVP for one of the sessions, please contact Elizabeth Lashley at 216-791-8363 ext. 336 or elashley@ucpcleveland.org.  Download the flyer.

UCP of Greater Cleveland is opening our new Adult Day Support activity room in partnership with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

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Support Team UCP by Donating Today!

The Cleveland Triathlon is Sunday, August 7th and time is running out to show your support for your favorite team.  Donate TODAY to help Team UCP meet our goal of $215,000!

 

Go to http://www.active.com/donate/teamucp2011 to make your donation.

 

Be Inspired to Support Team UCP!  Come down to the North Coast Harbor area of Downtown Cleveland on Sunday, August 7th to cheer on your favorite team.  Seventeen families will be pushing themselves and their children across the finish line along with UCP employees, friends and supporters to raise funds and awareness for UCP.

All funds raised impact programming for over 1,500 children and adults with disabilities throughout Northeast Ohio. Our slogan, “Inspired to TRI,” signifies the desire to push ourselves to the limit in honor of those who work hard every day to be independent members of the community.

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