UCP of Orange County - News Feed

LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS THERAPY CENTER OPENS IN IRVINE

Date: Fri 19th December, 08

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2008—With a ceremonial cutting of the ribbon, the new state-of-the-art 10,000-sq.ft. Life Without Limits Therapy Center, located in Irvine’s Jeffrey Office Park at 980 Roosevelt near the I-5 Freeway at Jeffrey Blvd., opened its doors Dec. 4, 2008, to serve Orange County children with disabilities. Read More

Place: Irvine

UCP Gala Raises Funds for Children With Disabilities

Date: Mon 15th December, 08

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2008—With more than 300 guests in attendance, silent and live auctions raised a total of $150,000 for the benefit of children with disabilities at the United Cerebral Palsy Orange County’s (UCP-OC) 2008 Life Without Limits Gala, held on October 17, 2008, at the capacious [seven-degrees] event venue in Laguna Beach, Calif. Read More

Place: Laguna Beach, CA

UCP-OC Launches ADOPT-A-FAMILY Holiday Giving Program

Date: Mon 8th December, 08

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2008-United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County (UCP-OC) has begun its 2008 Holiday Giving campaign with its 2008 "Adopt-a-Family" Program. Read More

Place: Irvine

United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County Names New Chief Executive Officer

Date: Mon 12th October, 09

(Irvine, CA) - United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County (UCP-OC) has appointed Cathleen Collins to lead the organization as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Having served as a Senior Development Executive for several non-profit institutions in industries ranging from education and public affairs to healthcare and medicine, Ms. Collins has earned a reputation for strategic thinking and fostering exemplary revenue growth. She brings with her not only extensive fundraising expertise, but an intricate medical knowledge of neuro-developmental conditions such as cerebral palsy.

In her prior role as Director of Major Gifts for CHOC Children's, Ms. Collins worked with neurologists and neurosurgeons at the cutting edge of their fields, and as a result developed an understanding of the practical applications of neuroscience for children with disabilities. This knowledge, combined with her diverse non-profit background, made her a top contender for the position, but it was her personal experience as a mother of a child with developmental disabilities makes her the ideal choice to direct UCP-OC's efforts in the coming years.

"Cathleen brings the vision, expertise, and passion that will effectively lead UCP in this important next stage of its development," said Gunnar Gooding, President of UCP-OC's Board of Directors. The organization is a leading provider of child care services for children with all types of developmental disabilities in Orange County.

In addition to tackling fundraising challenges in a tough economic climate and spearheading the organization's larger strategic initiatives, Ms. Collins' goals for UCP-OC include improving accessibility to resources for families of children with disabilities. As a devoted single mother of a daughter with special needs, Ms. Collins has benefited greatly from UCP-OC personally, and she is acutely aware of the day-to-day challenges faced by families in similar situations.

"My daughter was born three months premature with many complications," Ms. Collins recalls, "She spent the first several months of her life in the hospital. It was a difficult time and I had many concerns regarding her future and did not know where to turn. I will never forget the critical words spoken by her Neonatologist, ‘Your daughter's future will depend on your ability to access resources on her behalf.' Since then I have been determined to provide a joyful childhood without limits for my child - something made possible with the help of UCP-OC," adding, "No parent should feel like they must meet these challenges alone."

Ms. Collins sees many exciting possibilities ahead for United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County as the organization enters a new phase in its mission to help children with all types of disabilities experience life without limits.

About UCP-OC

United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County (UCP-OC), based in Irvine, Calif., was founded in the early 1950s and serves children with all types of developmental disabilities and provides vital support to their families. Each year, UCP-OC provides direct services to nearly 2,500 persons, 85 percent of whom have a primary disability other than cerebral palsy. UCP-OC's staff of highly trained professionals includes leaders in physical, occupational and speech therapies, inclusion, early intervention, advocacy and community resources, providing services and materials in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. UCP-OC headquarters is located at 980 Roosevelt, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92620. Phone: (949) 333-6400. Fax: (949) 333-6440. Email: info@ucp-oc.org. Web: www.ucp-oc.org.

Place: Irvine, CA

UCP Therapy Center featured on KOCE Real Orange

Date: Fri 13th February, 09

KOCE's Real Orange filmed a short segment on UCP-OC's new Life Without Limits Pediatric Therapy Center. The broadcast shows how the center serves the needs of children with disabilities in Orange County not only through therapy services, but through an array of recreational services.

View the video here: http://www.ucp-oc.org/UCP/news_all.php?type=3

Place: KOCE Real Orange

Lauren Beeler nominated for Women in Business award

Date: Mon 4th May, 09

UCP's Director of Therapy could win OCBJ's prestigious accolade.

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Team SMILE Runs in OC Marathon

Date: Mon 4th May, 09

Members of Team SMILE help Bridget Beresford cross the finish line

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Place: OC Register

Paddock climbs his way to big screen

Date: Mon 27th April, 09

Following the premiere of the critically-acclaimed Beyond Limits documentary, Marcia Smith of the OC Register writes a glowing review of the film and the well-attended premiere screening at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.

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Place: OC Register