January 8, 2010 (Utica, NY) — Tappet Twirlers, an automobile club in Rome, NY, recently presented Upstate Cerebral Palsy with a $300 award.
The check, presented to the Rome Tradewinds Education Center in September, will benefit the children’s programs at the agency. This is the third year that the automobile club has donated to Upstate Cerebral Palsy.
“Our club, which raises money throughout the year, enjoys giving back to the community which supports our local riders,” said Jim Brady, president of Tappet Twirlers of Rome. “Upstate Cerebral Palsy was chosen this fall as one of our recipients because of the wonderful programs they provide. It is a privilege to give back to organizations in this area.”
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Upstate Cerebral Palsy is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs for individuals who are physically, developmentally, or mentally challenged and their families. Upstate Cerebral Palsy currently employs more than 1,900 full and part-time employees at 74 locations throughout central New York. As direct-care and education centers, these include medical, clinical and therapeutic personnel, teachers, social service staff, maintenance, clerical and general support staff.