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PHILADELPHIA’S BEST AIM HIGH FOR UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
High School Basketball Stars Recognized in the 23rd Annual All Star Labor Classic

(Philadelphia, March 1, 2010) The best high school basketball players of Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs were recognized last week at a dinner honoring their participation in the 2010 All Star Labor Classic (ASLC). The showcase tournament, sponsored by Philadelphia’s Organized Labor, spotlights the best boys and girls high school players in two city versus suburbs games with proceeds benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity (UCP).  This year’s tournament will take place on April 11 at 1:00 PM at LaSalle University’s Tom Gola Arena. LaSalle University is located on 1900 W. Olney Avenue, in the Olney section of Philadelphia.

Cindy Anderson Griffin, St. Joseph’s University Women’s Coach, spoke to the players about the role of influencers in their life, the challenges and growth ahead of them, and value of “bringing your best every day.” She congratulated the players, noting that “it is an honor to be recognized in Philadelphia, [as it is] not just a big city but a basketball city. I hope you get a chance to represent your next institution as you have been asked to here.”

Wayne Miller, business manager of the Sprinkler Fitters #692 and host of the evening, expressed his gratitude to the players for participating in an event that not only highlights their achievements but works to further an organization that helps others to achieve. “You can root for someone else instead of everyone rooting for you,” he told the students.

The 2009 ASLC raised over $135,000 for United Cerebral Palsy and since 1987 has raised over $1.5 million. UCP works to create a life without limits for people living with a disability in the Delaware Valley; services include speech, occupational and physical therapies, job training and placement, information and referral, advocacy and more. As well as furthering the mission of UCP, the ASLC awards scholarships to the players.

For over 60 years, United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity (UCP) has been working to create a world where people with disabilities participate fully in their communities and live a life without limits. Each year, UCP of Philadelphia & Vicinity provides direct services to over 3,000 children and adults with disabilities and responds to thousands of requests for information about services for people with disabilities. To learn more about UCP of Philadelphia & Vicinity, call 215-242-4200 or visit www.ucpphila.org.