Last month more than 120 people were reportedly in attendance for the 54th annual meeting of United Cerebral Palsy of Illinois Prairieland. The meeting took place at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Joliet and for many proved to be the event of the year honoring those who contribute to the UCP and all those who are living with the disability.

At the event, dinner was served and an award ceremony was held. The ceremony paid tribute to the staff, board members, volunteers and agency benefactors who have worked to help those with cerebral palsy and their families throughout the year.

Awards Given to Those Who Help with Cerebral Palsy

Jim Mommsen was one of the members recognized for his ongoing service as board chairman over the past two years. At the ceremony, Mommsen reportedly introduced Derek Wright, who is the principal with Northern Insurance, as the new incoming board chairman of the UCP.

The prized Melvin J. Larson Award honored Klint DeGeus for his outstanding community service work within the UCP community. DeGeus was also recognized for being one of the head leaders in raising awareness and promoting the importance of fundraisers for the UCP.

What is UCP?

United Cerebral Palsy is a non-profit organization that serves students, children and adults who are living with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities.

The organization provides Adult Day Training and Residential Services for those with cerebral palsy and their families. UCP also holds Day School Programs throughout the country children between the ages of 3 and 22 who are living with cerebral palsy and have developmental disabilities and medical impairments as the result of their condition.