Council of Auxiliaries Hosts Annual Holiday Luncheon at the Milleridge Inn
On December 2, the CP Nassau Council of Auxiliaries hosted their annual holiday luncheon at the Milleridge Inn in Jericho. It was a lovely day with over 150 guests in attendance. The decorations were so beautiful and festive and got everyone in the holiday spirit. In the sunny atrium room, a selection of vendors displayed their wares for all to get some gift shopping accomplished! Bob McGuire , CP Nassau Executive Director welcomed all and expressed thanks for the generosity and support of all in the audience. Karen Geller- Hittleman, the Assistant Executive Director then shared with all that Bob would be retiring this month after 40 years of dedication and spoke of all the great things Bob has done for the Agency and beyond for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Chairperson of the event, Karen Kiefel served as emcee and did a wonderful job.
A demonstration of the MOVE Program (Mobility Opportunities Via Education and Experience) by Physical Therapy Supervisor Symong Choi and MOVE Coordinator, Jen Fitzgerald along with students from the Children’s Learning Center who are using the specialized equipment and benefiting from the program had the guests mesmerized. Proceeds from the event will be going to support the MOVE Program. After a delicious lunch, guests were treated to a fashion show featuring furs by Tsontos Furs in Mineola with models representing various departments at CP Nassau! The afternoon finished up with the calling of raffle prizes which made lots of people leave even happier!
It was a terrific day and over $10,000 was raised for the MOVE Program at CP Nassau as a result of the hard work and dedication of the CP Nassau Council of Auxiliaries.
Jan. 25 – Social Media Day of Advocacy
On January 25, CP State and its partners in New York Disability Advocates are holding a Social Media Day of Action.
Care Can’t Wait – Sign the Petition!
Too many families are at a breaking point because of severe underfunding in care programs—and it’s time for a long-overdue investment in these supports and services!
JFK High School Students help CP Nassau with their own Trivia Challenge!
The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County would like to thank the Students and Faculty of John F. Kennedy High School in Bellmore, NY for helping raise money for the Agency by holding a Trivia Competition at the school.