2022 Life Without Limits Gala E-Journal

Celebrating 72Years of Excellence

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island is to Advance the Independence, Productivity, and Full Citizenship of People with Cerebral Palsy and Other Disabilities.

Did You Know UCP of Long Island…

• Serves children and adults with disabilities

• Provides valuable services to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

• Spends 92 cents of every dollar on programs and services

• Provides services and care to over 225+ adults and children in 31 beautiful residential homes.

• The Employment Connection provides employment-related services, such as career assessment, counseling, job placement, so a person with a disability can become employed and independent.

• Is at the forefront of providing Early Intervention, Pre-school and School Age education programs. The Children’s Center provides an array of therapeutic services to promote the development of a child with a disability.

A Message from….Thomas Pfundstein Chair of the Board of Directors

Thankyouforsupportingthe2022 Life Without Limits Gala.

The Children’s Center provides educational programs to 75+ children with disabilities, using assistive technologies, innovative programs and a wide variety of developmental experiences that encourage each child’s cognitive,language,physical,andsocialdevelopment.Combinedwithlovingand talented staff, The Children’s Center enables Joseph and his peers to live a Life Without Limits.

UCPofLongIslandhasbeenanextensionofmyfamilyforthepast18years. My son,Joseph,attendsTheChildren’sCenter.Eachdayhereceivesthepersonalized services that best meet his needs. These programs combined with the Center’s compassionate staff enables each child to thrive. My son has flourished as a resultoftheoutpouringoflove,supportandencouragementthatthestaffatThe Children’sCenterhasprovided. Josephhasachancetolivea Life Without Limits thankstoUCPofLongIsland.

2022marksUCP’s72nd yearasaproviderofservicestopeoplewithdisabilities.I encourage you to visit UCP’s website, to learn more about our programs and services,www.ucp li.org.

TheentireBoardofDirectorsofUCP-LIjoinsmeinthankingallofoursupporters for embracing the wonderful programs and services offered by UCP LI Please alsoallowmetothankmyfellowBoardMembersfortheirtirelesscommitment. FinallyTHANKYOUforjoiningusthisevening.Youhaveplayedasignificantpart inhelpingtocreatea Life Without Limits forpeoplewithdisabilitiesandweare sograteful.

THANKYOUforbeingpartofourfamilyfor72+years.

A Message from….

Colleen Crispino, President & CEO

I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your tireless support of the work we do every day at UCP LI. You truly help us support children and adults withdisabilitiestopursuea Life Without Limits.

In my time at the helm of this amazing organization, I have come to realize two profound things about UCP LI. First, the services we provide are vitally important and are more critical now than ever before. Second, our staff are incrediblyresilientandcommittedtoUCP LI’smission. Thechildrenandadults withdisabilitiesweservehavegoalsanddreamsandrelyonourservicestolive theirbestlife. Wewillnotletthemdown.

Wearethankfulthatweareabletojointogethertoraisecriticallyneededfunds. Please visit our Facebook page to see all the reasons you should be extremely proudtobeasupporterofUCP LI: (https://www.facebook.com/UCPofLongIsland/)

Your generosity helps us to enhance our services and face the challenges today and in our future. Please visit our website, www.ucp li.org, to make a donation tohelpusreachourgoal.

I would like to extend our thanks to all of our 2022 Life Without Limits sponsors.Averyspecialthankyouto ourmajorsponsors: AmericanPortfolios, DimeCommunityBank,M&TBank,MedfordChemists,ProfessionalGroupPlans, The Long Island Elite, and Webster Bank for their continuing and steadfast support.

Lastly, thank you to our Gala planning committee, for their dedication and for workingtirelesslyonourbehalf.

OnbehalfofeveryoneatUCP,thankyouandstaywell.

Dr. Erica Beauplan, Northwell Health at Phelps Memorial Hospital*

Javier Evans, Webster Bank*

Kristin Frost, Medford Chemists

Cania Infante, Bethpage Federal Credit Union

Kathy Knott, UCP LI Parent

Daniel Liberty, Webster Bank

Steve Louro, Professional Group Plans (Honorary Chair)*

Thomas Pfundstein, Dime Community Bank**

Brian Stone, M&T Bank

Patricia Tutiven, M&T Bank*

*UCP-LI Board Member

**UCP-LI Board Chair

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Colleen Crispino, President & CEO

Camille Schramm, Director of Development & Public Relations Karen Puritano, Assistant Director of Development Courtney Scully, Development Manager/Special Events Stephanie Makowski, Community Relations Specialist

Thomas Pfundstein Board Chair

Robert Bernard — Vice Chair, Audit & Compensation

Javier Evans Vice Chair, Membership & Development

Thomas Lowenberg, CPA Vice Chair, Budget & Finance/Treasurer

Kim M. Smith, Esq. Recording Secretary & Vice Chair, Policy & Compliance

Directors

Dr. Erica Beauplan

Sabrina Bivona

Andrew F. Corrado

Patrick Egan

Cania Infante

Edward Levine

Lawrence C. Levy

Stephen M. Louro

James J. Manseau

Patricia Tutiven

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Honoree

Medford Chemists,afamilyownedandoperatedLTCPharmacy,hasbeen servicingfamiliesandfacilities:includingbutnotlimitedtoAssistedLiving, ResidentialLiving,AddictionTreatment&Rehab,Hospitals,&PalliativeCareand others,forover50years,givingpersonalattentiontoeachindividual.

Wehavegainedthetrustofneighbors,families,staffandresidentswithinthe agenciesandorganizationshereinNYbyensuringthatprescriptionsarefilledand receivedinatimelymanner,withattentiontoserviceanddetail.

MedfordChemistsissimplyapharmacycompanycommittedtothebestinpharmacy practice,clinicaleffectiveness,costcontainment,andthebestpossiblepatientcare. Beyondthesebasics,wemakepharmacyworkforyourfamilyandfacilitiesona person-to-personbasis.

MedfordChemists’broadarrayofproductofferings(Prescription,Wholesale, Compounding)enablesustoservicethecompletecontinuumofcare.Morethana supplierofmedications,ourpharmacyunderstandstheextrameasureofserviceand valuerequiredbycaregivers.Drawingonournetworkofclinicalandbusiness professionalsutilizingthelatesttechnology,wegiveexacting attentiontoeach prescriptionwithinawhole patientcontext,toprotectagainstharmfulinteractions andtoavoidduplicatemedications.

Throughprofessionalpharmacypracticeandpersonalizedconsulting,Medford Chemistsgivesyoupeaceofmindthatonlyaleadingpharmacycanoffer.Medford Chemistsisreadytoexceedyourexpectationsaboutthekindofpartneryour pharmacyprovidershouldbe,fromtheEastEndofLongIslandtotheBoroughsof NYC.Ourdeliveryprogramiscustomizedtomeetyourneeds.

MedfordChemistshasenjoyedalongstandingprofessionalandphilanthropic partnershipwithUCPofLongislandandishonoredtobeselectedasthe 2022 LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS GalaHonoree

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Colleen Crispino President and CEO

In appreciation of the Leadership, Staff and Board of UCP-LI for their hard work and dedication to our mission for the past 72 years. Thank you for providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to pursue a LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS

With Gratitude,

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Compliments of The Culkin Family

Compliments of The Bernard Family

In recognition of all that you do to support children and adults living with a disability!

Compliments of The Bienias Family

Narjis Zaidi Director of Residential Services

Kudos to all residential staff for their hard work, dedication, care, and commitment throughout the year. You help create beautiful and comfortable homes for the individuals we serve.

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UCP of Long Island Would Like to Thank the Artists Who Contributed Their Work to the 2022 Gala Silent Auction

Yolan F.

Rolf W.

“Winter’s Dream”

UCPofLongIslandprovidesmanyprogramsthatencourageindividualsto expressthemselvesthroughthearts. Tolearnmore,pleasevisitourwebsiteat www.ucp-li.org

“Who’s There” Leroy M. “It’s a Blue Kind of Day”

UCP’s annual LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS Gala is a wonderful opportunity to highlight the many talents of the individuals in UCP’s Adult Day Programs.

Artwork by the individuals in our programs is everywhere at our Gala, beginning with the invitation and ending with the miniature hand painted canvas’ that are for sale this evening.

Yolan F. | “Who’s There”

Yolan has been painting for many years. She loves painting flowers and Long Island scenery. She enjoys using long brushstrokes and she recently started using adaptive painting equipment to help her with her technique. She has been married to her husband Peter, who is also a UCP of Long Islandparticipantformorethan25years.

Leroy M. | “It’s a Blue Kind of Day”

Leroy has been using the services of UCP of Long Island since he was an infant. Leroy loves to paint and works effortlessly to achieve the look that he is going for.

Inspired by nature, as a painter Leroy likes to experiment with different styles and brush strokes. Leroy enjoys the outdoors very much, and his love of nature is reflected in his work. Personally, Leroy enjoys visiting museums and dresses with a great deal of flair, often wearing tailored suits and hats.

Rolf W. | “Winter’s Dream”

Rolf is one of UCP of Long Island’s most prolific artists. Rolf was born in East Northport and grew up with his loving familyand cametoUCPfor Adult Day Services in 1996. He currently lives in a UCP of Long Island residential home in Ridge. Rolf always painted but in the last 10 years has developed his own style by finding adaptive ways to assist him to overcome his limited range of motion. His favorite media is acrylics and he finds relaxation inpainting landscapes.

UCP has always been a family: we’re a community that includes the individuals we support, our staff, board, and you our donors.

Together, we do something extraordinary...we help people with disabilities live a Life Without Limits.

Your support is extra-meaningful this year, And we hope you’ll stay in touch in the coming months:

• Please attend our events

• Visit our website

• Volunteer

• Learn about employing a person with a disability

• Inquire about when you might come for a tour and…

Please continue to donate www.ucp-li.org

We’ve always been a family. We need you now and we will need you tomorrow. But most important, we thank you.

We wish you good health and we can’t wait to see you at our 2023 Life Without Limits Gala!

UCP of Long Island

250 Marcus Boulevard Hauppauge, NY 11788