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CAMILLA BARUNGI, MODEL &
ENTREPRENEUR (“PROJECT RUNWAY”)
&
MIKE WOODS, METEOROLOGIST
FOR FOX 5’s “GOOD DAY NEW YORK”
TO CO-HOST SANTA PROJECT PARTY & AUCTION
A BENEFIT FOR UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF NEW YORK CITY
MONDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 2012
CO-CHAIRS OF THE SANTA PROJECT PARTY & AUCTION ARE
U.S. OLYMPIC SILVER MEDALIST TIM MOREHOUSE & RACHAEL KUN OF
“60 MINUTES”
United Cerebral Palsy of New York City’s
Santa Project Party & Auction will be held at Chelsea hot
spot, Southern Italian wine lounge, Bar Baresco. The event
features a silent auction, passed hors d’oeuvres and a
selection of wine & champagne.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK –Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United
Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), announced
today that UCP of NYC will kick off the Holidays with the
Santa Project Party & Auction on Monday, December 3rd at
Chelsea’s hot wine lounge,
Bar Baresco.
The Santa Project Party &Auction, a benefit for UCP of NYC,
will be co-hosted by Meteorologist for FOX 5's "Good Day New
York" Mike Woods and model/entrepreneur Camilla Barungi of
“Project Runway” fame. The event features a silent auction
with a range of luxury goods and services for attendees to
bid on. In addition to a strong showing of support from a
diverse young professional crowd, the event expects to draw
celebrity guests from fashion, film, television and
Broadway.
US Olympic Silver Medalist and Author Tim Morehouse &
Rachael Kun of "60 Minutes" are Co-Chairs of the Santa
Project Party & Auction.
UCP of NYC’s Santa Project began when committed supporters
expressed a desire to do more during the holiday season.
Beyond the core programs and services UCP of NYC delivers
year round, proceeds from the Santa Project Party & Auction
help fund special needs equipment requests and purchase
holiday gift cards for children with disabilities in UCP of
NYC’s programs.
“UCP of NYC is extremely grateful this
holiday season for our hosts, corporate sponsors, donors and
friends.” says Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral
Palsy of New York City, “Their support and concern for our
neediest children and families truly exemplifies the spirit
and generosity of New Yorkers."
“I am delighted to co-host the Santa Project Party & Auction
with Mike Woods,” says Camilla Barungi. “UCP of NYC reaches
thousands of families and individuals with disabilities
throughout New York City. I am continually impressed by the
scope and magnitude of their programs and ability to
positively impact people’s lives.”
“I have been a longtime supporter of the important ongoing
work that UCP of NYC does to help people living with
disabilities,”
says Mike Woods. “I am particularly impressed with the fact
that they help so many people from different walks of life
in so many diverse ways.”
The Santa Project Party & Auction kicks off
the holiday season on December 3, 2012 from 7:00pm -10:00pm
at Bar Baresco (191 7th Ave between 21st and 22nd Street.)
Individual tickets are $75 dollars.
Tickets and Sponsorships are available at
www.ucpnyc.org/Santa
or by contacting Laura Hickman at
lhickman@ucpnyc.org
or (212) 693-6700 ext. 213.
About United Cerebral Palsy of New York City:
United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC) is one
of America’s most established non-profits offering services,
information, and support to children and adults with
disabilities throughout New York City. UCP of NYC currently
serves more than 14,000 individuals and family members
through more than 75 comprehensive programs. The Mission of
United Cerebral Palsy of New York City is to create
opportunities for people with disabilities to lead
independent and fulfilling lives. UCP of NYC is proud to be
a provider, partner, and employer of choice.
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