Media Advisory: Request for Event Listing & Coverage
Contact: Lauren Cozzi, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
              (202) 973-7114 (direct), (203) 858-5292 (cell), LCozzi@ucp.org

Emmy-Nominated Actress Cheryl Hines;
ABC News “Nightline’s” Terry Moran; &
Assistant Secretary Kathy Martinez,
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor
To Participate in United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) 60 Years and Onward Celebration

(Washington, DC) – Emmy-nominated actress and United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Board Trustee Cheryl Hines; ABC News “Nightline’s” Terry Moran; and Assistant Secretary Kathy Martinez, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor, will participate in the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) 60 Years and Onward Celebration, this Wednesday, September 30, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Four Seasons Hotel, Salon A, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC.

United Cerebral Palsy’s 60 Years and Onward Celebration will celebrate the efforts of those committed to advancing UCP’s important mission of a Life Without Limits for people with disabilities. With Terry Moran as Master of Ceremonies, the evening will feature ‘Toasts, Tastes and Testimonials’ to salute, celebrate and benefit UCP, including a video tribute to UCP’s past success and future promise. Finally, Cheryl Hines will present awards to several deserving honorees for their immeasurable commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities.

The Celebration will follow UCP’s Forum earlier in the afternoon, 2009 Life Without Limits Economic Forum: Extreme Users Drive Economic Value, which will focus on creating and expanding opportunities for organizations by integrating and aligning disability initiatives with core business objectives. Assistant Secretary Kathy Martinez, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor, will provide the keynote speech at the Forum.

Who:	United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Cheryl Hines, Emmy-nominated actress and United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Board Trustee Terry Moran, Co-anchor, ABC News “Nightline” Assistant Secretary Kathy Martinez, Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor
What:	60 Years and Onward Celebration , cocktail reception and evening program
When:	Wednesday, September 30, 2009 6:30 – 8:30 pm (RSVP required for members of the press)
Where:	Four Seasons Hotel, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Washington, DC (Salon A)
RSVP:	Lauren Cozzi: (202) 973-7114 (direct), (203) 858-5292 (cell), LCozzi@ucp.org

Please contact Lauren Cozzi regarding press availability with Cheryl Hines and Stephen Bennett, President and CEO, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), during the Celebration.

About United Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) was founded over 60 years ago by parents of children with cerebral palsy. Today UCP is a leading service provider for adults and children with disabilities. UCP’s services reach over 176,000 adults and children every day through a network of over 100 affiliates in the United States, Canada, Scotland and Australia. The UCP National office, located in Washington DC, supports affiliates through marketing and communication services, programmatic assistance and an annual conference. UCP National also serves people with disabilities and their families through public policy and advocacy, the development of forward-thinking programs and the Life Without Limits initiative. For more information, please visit www.ucp.org.