"No Limits" Walk Raises Fun and Funds 

UCP thanks everyone who participated in the 37th Annual 5K “No Limits” Walk & Roll, which took place on a beautiful sunny day at De Anza Cove on Mission Bay. The title sponsor was MobilityWorks. Signature sponsors were McGriff Insurance Services and Marechiaro's Italian Restaurant.

Close to 300 walkers enjoyed a continental breakfast, and a delicious lunch from event sponsors Casa SolyMar and Casa De Bandini at the completion of the Walk & Roll, while helping raise over $42,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County.

Fundraisers were eligible for raffle and incentive prizes, like a day for four to Disneyland. The day was also filled with many colorful t-shirts, as team walkers went the distance to support their children with disabilities.

Special thanks to our emcees,  ABC 10News Team 10 Reporter Jennifer Kastner and NBC 7 San Diego's Audra Stafford for guiding our 2019 No Limits Walk & Roll to success!

All funds raised from the “No Limits” Walk & Roll go to support UCP’s local programs.

Here's the video:

 

Dia del Sol Benefits People with Disabilities

The 50th Annual Dia del Sol, held at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar, was a huge success. Thank you to the Beach & Country Guild for producing this awesome event to benefit UCP San Diego and people with disabilities.

It was an incredible day of fun, food and fashion! Here's the video:

 

Firefighters & Celebs Serve It Up At UCP's 36th Annual Waiters Luncheon 

For the 36th year in a row, the San Diego City Fire Fighters graciously donated their financial support as “Title Sponsor” to the always wild and crazy “Fire Fighters and Friends” Celebrity Waiters Luncheon. This year’s edition was held on a sunny late-September day and patrons were treated to great food, lots of local and Hollywood stars and the high energy of many San Diego City Fire Fighters, bayside at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa.

Sunny 98.1 on air radio personality Susan DeVincent and KFMB News 8 Evening Anchor Carlo Cecchetto co-hosted the event and kept the festivities going at a lively pace. Tips were given freely and with special live auctions, over $58,000 was raised for the cause.

UCP would like to thank our local media partners Sunny 98.1 FM, Location Edit, KUSI News and the San Diego Community Newspaper Group for their promotional efforts. We salute our Hollywood and local celebrities that included such personalities as actor Robert Hays, best known for his roles in film as pilot Ted Striker in Airplane and its sequel, actor Paul Logan who played Glen Reiner on Days of Our Lives , actress Blanca Blanco who starred in the feature film Dark Reel, TV and radio personality Kimberly King, Fox 5's Troy Hirsch, NBC 7 San Diego's Audra Stafford, plus Leonardo DiCaprio & Jack Nickelson look-a-likes (just to name a few).

UCP also thanks the staff of the Coronado Marriott Resort & Spa for their assistance and cooperation and the following organizations, companies and individuals for their support: Auctioneer Clint Bell, Berkshire Hathaway HC, Misty Thompson & Melody Morgan, dpc productions, the San Diego Gulls, San Diego Seals National Lacrosse team and the San Diego Enforcers.

Thanks for once again making the Celebrity Waiters luncheon the most fun you'll have at lunch all year! Here's the video:

 

37th Annual Golf Classic Scores Big

On Monday, August 19th, the Annual UCP Golf Classic took place at The El Camino Country Club in Oceanside. Golfers hit the links in bright sunshine and did their best to conquer a challenging course, while raising over $60,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County.

Following an afternoon of play, golfers were treated to dinner, a live auction and the awards banquet hosted by comedian Russ T. Nailz.

Title sponsor for this year’s event was Rancho Mesa Insurance. Associate sponsors included: The Land Stewards, Rose Munns and Chin, Location Edit, Otay Mesa Sales, Enterprise Truck Rental, An-Wil Erosion Control, Bob Stall Chevrolet – La Mesa and DPC Productions.

UCP also thanks General Manager Gary Glaser from the El Camino Country Club, his excellent staff and all the participants and supporters that came out to this signature event. 

View the photo album. Here's the video:

 

UCP Earns Gold Seal of Transparency

UCP San Diego has earned a 2019 Gold Seal by adding information to our Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar. Now our community members as well as 10+ million GuideStar users can find in-depth information about our goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress. We’re shining a spotlight on the difference we help make for people with disabilities.

Plus we’ve provided fresh information to 200+ charitable websites and applications that use GuideStar data, such as AmazonSmile, Facebook, and Network for Good.

Check out our GuideStar Profile here. GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. Foundation Center and GuideStar have joined forces to become a new nonprofit called Candid. Learn more at candid.org. 

Make a donation to UCP here.

 

New Van Provides More Independence

A grant was approved from Las Patronas for UCP to purchase a gently used wheelchair accessible van. Together with a most generous donation from Mr. & Mrs. R. Jefferies, it enabled us to purchase a 2016 Dodge Caravan Conversion. We can now get our participants out and further afield in the community.

For many of the participants in the North County ADC (Adult Developmental Center) Program, this is the only means of socialization, education, vocational and community integration stimulation they get.  It has already enabled us to get them to the San Diego Fair four times this summer, something many of the individuals would not have been able to do.

Thank you to Las Patronas and to Mr. & Mrs. Jefferies!

 

Living with Cerebral Palsy

Your support makes it possible for UCP to provide over a dozen programs and services to the disabled community in San Diego County. This video highlights three people in San Diego “Living with Cerebral Palsy."

Imagine a world filled with dreams, choice and freedom, and the promise of a community where each person belongs and contributes. That’s the mission of UCP San Diego. DONATE

 

Find Bargains at UCP Thrift Stores! 

UCP Thrift Stores in City Heights, Chula Vista and Pacific Beach offer a unique shopping experience for customers — from vintage clothing and accessories to everyday fashions, household items, furniture and antiques.

When you shop at UCP Thrift Stores, you're directly benefiting thousands of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in San Diego County. You're helping your neighbors become independent, find employment and become full members of society.

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Papa John's San Diego Helps UCP

UCP is proud to welcome Papa John's Pizza San Diego to our family of sponsors that support people with disabilities.

Papa John's is offering 30% off your online order with the code: UCPSD — plus they will donate an additional 20% to UCP!  Order here

Share the code with friends & family in San Diego. Everyone can support UCP!

Offer good online only for regular menu price items for a limited time at participating Papa John’s Restaurants. Not valid with any other coupons or discounts. Limited delivery area. Delivery fee may apply and is not subject to discount offer. Customer responsible for all applicable taxes.

 

Regale in the Ranch Benefits UCP

A huge thank you to the Beach & Country Guild for producing the 7th Annual Regale in the Ranch to benefit people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Here's a look:

 

UCP Honors Zimmerman, Gaspar

UCP San Diego was proud to honor Shelley Zimmerman (Retired Chief, San Diego Police Department) and Kristin Gaspar (Third District, San Diego County Board of Supervisors) at our annual "Life Without Limits" Awards, for their professional success and the work they have done to make our community a better place and improve the lives of people with disabilities.

The fast-paced program, hosted by KUSI-TV News Anchor Lauren Phinney, included testimonials to the honorees from those in the San Diego business and philanthropic community and a live auction of art, sports, travel and collectors items.

Following the event, Gaspar said, "I’m honored and humbled to be recognized by UCP San Diego with the “Life Without Limits” award. Poway Mayor Steve Vaus and James Floros, CEO of the San Diego Food Bank, thank you for the kind words. I appreciate your support."

"I am very honored," said Zimmerman. "Every day I am reminded our life’s journey is really about the people who touch us and life is not a solo adventure. We all must share in the responsibility to help others to live a life without limits."

UCP is grateful to event sponsors DLM Properties, Whitaker Investment Corporation, and Chicago Title and all the people and businesses that supported and attended the event, which raised nearly $100,000 for UCP's programs and services.

Click here for photos from the event.

 

Serving San Diego County Since 1958!

UCP has been serving people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities — and their families — since 1958.

Whether assisting someone in finding their first job, helping a child express him or herself through technology, connecting parents and individuals to support one another, or breaking down architectural and attitudinal barriers so all people can fully participate in our community, UCP helps create a world where dreams guide – lives are fulfilled and anything is possible.

As we begin our 61st year, this video highlights our commitment:

 

Shop AmazonSmile and Support UCP

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support United Cerebral Palsy of San Diego County every time you shop, at no cost to you.

When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to UCP.

To shop at AmazonSmile simply click here from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to AmazonSmile to make it even easier to return and start your shopping.

Tens of millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.

You use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.

Click Here to start shopping. Please tell your friends and family about this easy (and free) way to support UCP San Diego.

 

UCP Overview: Life Without Limits

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• Our mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people affected by Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities.
  
  
• UCP is local, providing Adult Day Programs in both San Diego and Escondido, Assistive Technology, Children's Services including a Toy Lending Library, Equipment Recycling, Family Support, Grants & Funding, Information & Referral and Respitality.
  
  
• Agency-wide, UCP serves nearly 7,000 people in San Diego County every year through our programs and services.