Whom You Know: NIGHTLIGHT: OVER 200 VOLUNTEERS & VIPS ATTEND SPECIAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF VOLUNTEERISM FOR UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NEW YORK CITY Rosanna Scotto helps one of New York’s most important organizations acknowledge the extraordinary accomplishments of the volunteers who help sustain it Donna Hanover, Mike Woods & Timothy Mandala Celebrity Presenters for event

Monday, September 20, 2010

NIGHTLIGHT: OVER 200 VOLUNTEERS & VIPS ATTEND SPECIAL VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT CELEBRATING 65 YEARS OF VOLUNTEERISM FOR UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NEW YORK CITY Rosanna Scotto helps one of New York’s most important organizations acknowledge the extraordinary accomplishments of the volunteers who help sustain it Donna Hanover, Mike Woods & Timothy Mandala Celebrity Presenters for event

United Cerebral Palsy of New York City’s Special Volunteer Appreciation Event Celebrating 65 years of Volunteerism was held last week at the Prince George Ballroom. Over 200 volunteers attended the event which celebrated and acknowledged the extraordinary efforts of women and men as volunteers for this important organization. Whom You Know is honored to support such an important organization and support our outstanding Mover and Shaker, Loreen Arbus:
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/04/movers-and-shakers-loreen-arbus.html

Rosanna Scotto, Co-Host of Fox 5 Television’s Good Day New York, a longtime and dedicated volunteer herself to United Cerebral Palsy (UCP/NYC), was host for the celebration. Scotto and Edward R. Matthews, CEO of UCP/NYC welcomed the volunteers. Matthews discussed the importance of volunteers throughout the organization’s history. Donna Hanover, former First Lady of New York City, was the principal speaker discussing The Annual Women Who Care Luncheon which benefits UCP/NYC. UCP Volunteer Mike Woods, Meteorologist & Feature Reporter for Fox 5’s Good Day New York joined Rosanna Scotto in performing the hosting duties. Actor Timothy Mandala, who was a celebrity presenter at Women Who Care a few months ago, announced the winners of a special painting auction. Ron Napal, Chief Development Officer, for United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, was honored for his years of dedication to the organization.

VIP Guests attending the Special Volunteer Appreciation Event Celebrating 65 years of Volunteerism event included: Edward R. Matthews, CEO, United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP/NYC); Rosanna Scotto, Co-Host, Good Day New York; Mike Woods, Meteorologist & Feature Reporter for Fox 5’s Good Day New York; actor Timothy Mandala, who stars in three upcoming movies including 12 & Under with Robin Givens & Sandra Bernhard; John Lombardo, Executive Vice President of the Bank of New York Mellon; Arne Gundersen, President of Actors Equity Foundation; Our Mover and Shaker Anthony Bradford, One Life to Live & star of the new film Transition (and check out his new Mover and Shaker piece here: http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/09/movers-and-shakers-anthony-bradford.html) ; Aryn Cole, All My Children & Ugly Betty; Brian Keane, star of the new FX series Lights Out & starring role in new film Bear City. Annmaria Mazzini, Principal star of The Paul Taylor Dance Company; Jonathan D. Lovitz, Host of a new LOGO/MTV series; Actor Jared Prudoff-Smith; Marshal Kennedy Carolan, star of the new National tour of Hair; Debi Joffee, Broadway Actress & Comedienne; Kafi Drexel, Chief Medical & Fitness Reporter for NY1 News; Tiffany Townsend, Director of Communications, NYC & Co., Peachy Deegan, Founder and Editor-In-Chief of WhomYouKnow.com; Marc Perry, Founder & CEO of Elite Training Partners and BuiltLean.com; Gunnar Larson, CEO & Founder of NetworkGlobal.TV News & Broadway.TV ; Linda Laul, Associate Executive Director, UCP/NYC; James Hood, Assistant Executive Director of Administrative Services; Amy Bittinger, Director of Family Support Services; Christopher Laul, Principal, HOK; UCP Volunteers Marty Hausman; Victoria Johnson, Judy Hummel and Steve Shapiro. William D. White, Chief Creative Officer, Wm. White Associates LLC was Executive Producer of the event.

“The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City is to create opportunities for people with disabilities to lead independent and fulfilling lives,” said Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City. “The ongoing work of our dedicated volunteers plays a significant and crucial role in achieving our goals on a daily basis. They are an inspiration to us all and we wanted to acknowledge their incredible contributions.”

From the earliest days of UCP’s Women’s Leagues to the thousands who gave of their time to launch and sustain the nation’s first annual telethon, to today’s program volunteers and those who serve on committees like the Women Who Care Luncheon—the extraordinary ongoing dedication and inspirational spirit of New Yorkers as Volunteers has been the hallmark of the organizations sustainability. Volunteers have come from all walks of life and ranged from dedicated housewives, enlisted officers, Wall Street executives, top athletes to hundreds of celebrities and VIPS including John F. Kennedy Jr., The Beatles, Muhammad Ali and several Former First Ladies Hilary Clinton, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Betty Ford and Mamie Eisenhower.

United Cerebral Palsy is the largest healthcare charity in America for people with disabilities. Nearly 500,000 individuals in the United States and 35,000 people in the metropolitan New York area have cerebral palsy or a related disability.

A flawless execution by the Michael Russel Group, and our Mover and Shaker James Grant in particular!
http://www.whomyouknow.com/2010/05/movers-and-shakers-james-grant-vice.html

About United Cerebral Palsy of New York City:
UCP/NYC is one of America’s most established charities helping children and adults with disabilities worldwide. UCP/NYC currently serves more than 14,000 individuals and family members through more than 75 programs. The mission it has pursued during its 60 years in the disability field is to provide the highest quality services in health care, education, employment, housing, and technology resources that support people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities in leading independent and productive lives.

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