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Volunteer Spotlight
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Spring 2010 Honoree
Floranne “Flossie” Dunning has been involved with UCP of Orange County for many years. Her granddaughter, Paige, has cerebral palsy, and her son Grant was president of the UCP-OC Board of Directors and served as Interim Executive Director in 2009. In all that time, Flossie has been the volunteer champion for all of our events, not just donating her own time and resources, but recruiting a cadre of supporters that have proven to be as dedicated to UCP-OC’s mission as she is. At every UCP-OC event, Flossie is an indispensible team member helping us realize our vision and directing activities where needed to ensure that we make the most of every effort. If we only had 100 more just like her... Thank you Flossie for everything you do!
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Summer 2009 Honoree
Terri McCormack first became involved with UCP-OC as Bonner Paddock’s publicist during his efforts to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise $250,000 for kids with disabilities. Bonner’s ambitious goal inspired people, but Terri really took it to the next level. She scheduled interviews with TV news shows, newspapers, and magazines, and was integral in coordinating fundraising events for Kili ‘08 (now Beyond Limits), including several screenings of the Beyond Limits documentary and other special fundraising events. It is because of the attention generated by her efforts that the public became excited about the climb. This media exposure eventually caught the attention of Linda Beresford, Bridget Beresford’s mom, and led to the subsequent formation of Team S.M.I.L.E. Working pro bono on nights, weekends, and in-between, Terri has proved to be an indispensable asset to UCP-OC and the children and families we serve. Despite the regular demands of her worklife, Terri continues to be closely involved with Bonner and UCP as we move forward in our partnership. We are deeply appreciative of everything Terri has done for UCP to help us further our mission of helping children with disabilities live a life without limits. Thank you Terri!
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Psi Delta Sigma
Spring 2009 Honorees Psi Delta Sigma is a vibrant, active group of dynamic women motivated by a common philanthropic purpose. Founded in 1921 in Illinois, by 1948 Psi Delta Sigma National Sorority had more than 2,500 members and forty-four chapters in Illinois, Ohio, California and Wisconsin.
In 1955 Psi Delta Sigma National Sorority selected United Cerebral Palsy as the official charity to which they would give their full support. Today there are seven Psi Delta Sigma chapters remaining, all located here in Southern California.
Psi Delta Sigma provides meaningful and dedicated support to UCP-OC through their volunteer activities and financial contributions each and every year. In fact, since May of 1968, their fundraising efforts have provided United Cerebral Palsy affiliates in California with over $1.6 million in contributions. In addition, members from local chapters have frequently volunteered at UCP-OC events and activities.
United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County is deeply appreciative to Psi Delta Sigma for helping us to instill the hope of Life without Limits in the children and families we serve throughout Orange County. Their unwavering and consistent support has been an inspiration to the UCP board of directors, management and staff alike.
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John Mathew Smith
Fall 2008 Honoree John Mathew Smith, or "Johnny," is a boy that knows the true meaning of giving. Johnny was just 10 years-old when he first met UCP-OC Board Member, Bonner Paddock, at a Ducks hockey game. Bonner noticed that Johnny was wearing an old Mighty Ducks jersey from a former player, Paul Kariya, and asked him, "Is Kariya your favorite player?" He replied, "No, Chris Pronger is." During the first intermission Bonner gave Johnny a signed Chris Pronger puck and his face lit up like a Christmas tree! The next day, Johnny's aunt called Bonner to tell him that Johnny had proudly placed the puck above his bed on center display.
A few months later, Bonner saw Johnny at another Duck's game. Johnny's face lit up when he saw Bonner, but then became bashfully shy. After they exchanged high-fives, Johnny reached into his pocket, pulled out a $50 bill and handed it to Bonner. Confused, Bonner asked him what it was for and Johnny answered, "It's for your trip to Africa." Bonner replied, "That's very nice, Johnny, but I can't take it. Maybe you can put into a savings account for college." He quickly replied, "I sold my bike and want you to have the money for your trip." Several months later, Johnny wanted to do more. He suggested to his parents the idea of having a garage sale and they would donate all of the proceeds to UCP of Orange County on
behalf of Bonner Paddock's Climb Without Limits endeavor. As the result of their weekend garage sale Johnny and his family raised over $500 for UCP-OC.
"Johnny's generosity and desire to help Bonner Paddock reach his goal of raising $250,000 is truly inspiring" said UCP-OC's Executive Director, Paul Pulver. "It is very rewarding to witness these acts of kindness from such a young man. We are very thankful for his efforts!"
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