UCP Press Release: 2008 Benefit Golf Tournament
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Ilena Di Toro | 215-242-4200, ext. 223 | press@ucpphila.org
GLENSIDE GOLFER GETS HOLE-IN-ONE AT UCP BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
(Philadelphia, July 1, 2008)Rich Gerhard, of Glenside, hit a hole-in-one at the recent United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Benefit Golf Tournament held at the North Hills Country Club, in North Hills, PA. Over 80 golfers took part in the event, which raised $80,000 for UCP services in the Delaware Valley. The foursomes consisted of representatives from area businesses, many of whom were sponsors of the event.
Gerhard is a member at North Hills and is one of the owners of Gerhard Appliances. This was the first hole-in-one to occur at a tournament at North Hills in over 40 years. In addition to his bragging rights, Gerhard also won a Jeep Wrangler, courtesy of Family Chrysler Jeep of Chadds Ford.
UCP of Philadelphia & Vicinity wishes to thank Presenting Sponsor Valley Forge Asset Management/Susquehanna Wealth Management, members of the planning committee, and all of this year's sponsors for their efforts in making the tournament a great success. If you missed this year's golf tournament, don't fret, because on July 15, 2008 there's the UCP Golf & Tennis Classic at the Meadowlands Country Club in Blue Bell. For more information about this tournament, contact the Development Department at 215-242-4200, ext. 289 or email seucp@ucpphila.org.
United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity (UCP) provides services to children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. Located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, UCP offers a variety of social, vocational, residential, recreational, therapeutic, and educational services to individuals and their families living in the Delaware Valley. Each year, UCP of Philadelphia & Vicinity provides direct services to over 2,400 children and adults with disabilities and responds to more than 6,000 requests for information about UCP services, resources for living with disabilities, and referrals to other agencies. To learn more about UCP of Philadelphia & Vicinity, call 215-242-4200 or visit www.ucpphila.org.
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