United
Cerebral Palsy of New York City’s Santa
Project Party & Auction will
be held at Chelsea hot spot, Italian Restaurant,
Bocca di Bacco. The
event features a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and an
open bar.
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 4th Annual
Santa Project Party & Auction on
Tuesday, December 3rd, at Chelsea’s hot new
Italian restaurant, Bocca
di Bacco.
The Santa
Project Party & Auction, a benefit for UCP of NYC, will
be co-hosted by Emmy-winning anchor of PIX 11 News, Tamsen
Fadal, and
entrepreneur/activist/model, Camilla
Barungi of “Project
Runway” fame.
This marks the fourth consecutive year Ms. Barungi has
co-hosted the Santa Project Party. 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 attracts VIP guests from fashion, film,
television, and Broadway.
Scott Stanford, Co-Anchor
PIX 11 News & Isiah
Whitlock Jr., star
of “The
Wire” and “Cedar
Rapids” who
has now joined the cast of the hit HBO series “Veep,” are
Co-Chairs of the Santa Project Party.
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 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,” saysEdward
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 Tamsen
Fadal,” 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 am thrilled
to co-host the 4th annual
UCP of NYC Santa Project Party with its long time host
Camilla Barungi,” says Tamsen
Fadal. “I am a big supporter of UCP of NYC and their
ongoing work to provide programs and services for
children, families, and adults with disabilities.”
The Santa
Project Party & Auction kicks off the holiday season on
December 3rd, 2013 from 7:00pm -10:00pm at
Bocca di Bacco in
Chelsea at 169 9th
Ave, New
York, NY (between
19th & 20th).
Individual
tickets are $75, sponsorship levels and packages are
also available.
Tickets and
sponsorships are available
www.ucpnyc.org/santaproject
or
by contacting Marta Willgoose atmwillgoose@ucpnyc.org (212)
693-6700 ext. 382.
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
including health care, education, technology,
residential, recreation, and habilitiative services. The
Mission of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City is to
create opportunities for people with disabilities to
lead independent and fulfilling lives.