United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago celebrated
its 50th Anniversary on March 1, 2001, with a gala reception. The
occasion gave UCP Chicago the chance to look back over 50 years
of change, courage, compassion and commitment.
It also was a moment to look ahead: to new facilities planned
for the southwest and far north suburbs; to exploring new avenues
of communication with the whole wide world of people who care;
and to continued growth of UCP Chicago's programs and services
for people with disabilities and their families.
Most important, UCP Chicago's Golden Anniversary
marked a renewal of the energy, dedication, and vision that have
made UCP Chicago the dynamic organization it is today and that
will carry it confidently into tomorrow.
Andrew Wesson, left, is congratulated Roger Hughes. Mr. Wesson was one of the UCP
Adult Services program participants honored at the 50th Anniversary
reception.
Peggy Childs, left, and Joan Blutter share
the joy of UCP's 50th Anniversary. Ms. Childs is UCP Chicago's Executive Vice President; Ms. Blutter is a long-time leader of the
Women's Board.
John T. Trutter, UCP Chicago's Honorary Chairman,
acknowledges the warm applause of his many friends.
Alex Plair, a participant in UCP's Adult Services
Program, and Cheryl Deardorff, an Adult Services program
director, enjoy a quiet moment at the anniversary celebration.
No momentous occasion is complete without a
speech or two. Dr. Paul Dulle, UCP Chicago President & Chief Executive Officer,
delivers his.
Mel Blutter and Gerri Shute, a Women's Board
leading light, smile and smooch for the camera.
William Duke, a UCP Adult Services program participant
honored at the reception, gets a pat on the back from Women's
Board member Robin Boushie.
Mrs. Jack (Pat) Brickhouse presents Roger Hughes with the 2001 Jack Brickhouse Award for service
to UCP. The late Mr. Brickhouse, a devoted UCP Board member,
was one of the original powers behind the UCP telethon. In
the background, a photo of the late Arthur Rubloff, a major
UCP benefactor.
UCP Chicago Board of Directors member Nancy
B. Lane, of Tiffany & Co., waves hello.
Courtland Booker, a participant in the UCP
Adult Services program, has the whole city behind him.
Lou Ann Schachner, Director of Public Relations
for UCP Chicago from 1965 to 1992, and husband Jay remember
the hectic but rewarding days of the UCP telethon.
