UCP of Central AZ: Groundbreaking Ceremony for our Adult Day Program
Groundbreaking ceremony for our Adult Day Program Backyard on April 30th, 2024. This initiative, which was made possible through funding from the State of Arizona and AHCCCS via ARPA, underscores our dedication to empowering adults with special needs. With meticulous planning spa
UCP of Central AZ Ambassadors’ on “Sports Will Save US All” podcast
Our ambassadors Charlie and Jack speak to Sasha Graham on “Sports Will Save Us All” podcast. PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — In this fun and inspiring episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with Charlie Duffy and Jack Florez, two remarkable a
Guitars and Giving: Nico Ridley Gives Back Through Music
Guitars and Giving: Nico Ridley Gives Back Through Music Being a good community citizen comes naturally to Nico Ridley. He helps friends in the hallways at school, he cleans up after himself in the cafeteria, and he always has a cheerful greeting for the cooks after breakfast. Re
Norah Shares Journey and Book on Fox 10
Little girl with cerebral palsy helps others learn about acceptance through her book. PHOENIX – A children’s book about a local little girl with cerebral palsy is helping teach others about acceptance. Norah Allgaier is just five years old, but her
UCP of Central AZ Ambassador Norah Shares Book on AZ Family
New children’s book about cerebral palsy inspired by Cave Creek girl PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — March is National Cerebral Palsy Month. It’s a motor disorder that affects body movement and muscle coordination and it’s the most common motor disorder among k
UCP of Central AZ’s Laura Dozer Center celebrates 20 years
UCP of Central Arizona’s Laura Dozer Center celebrates 20 years on impact UCP of Central Arizona’s Laura Dozer Center in North Phoenix is celebrating 20 years of service in the Valley this March. Located at 19th Ave. and Pinnacle Peak, the Laura Dozer facility ha
AZ Big 100: Top 50 Business Leaders in Arizona
AZ Big 100: 50 Arizona business leaders to watch in 2024 If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that it would be impossible to project an accurate economic outlook for 2024. However, as we head into the new year, one thing is for certain: The 50 people and 50 c
Arizona State Capitol Illuminated in Green for Cerebral Palsy Awareness
Significant Milestone for UCP of Central Arizona Representative Judy Schwiebert’s Advocacy Efforts This past March, we marked a significant milestone for United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Arizona and the cerebral palsy community across the state. On March 25th, coincid
Cerebral Palsy is No Hurdle for Jack
By Summer Aguirre, Foothills Focus Managing Editor _ Jul 4, 2023 Updated Jul 7, 2023 When Boulder Creek High School senior Jack Florez was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as an infant, his doctors told his mother that he wouldn’t be able to walk —
