This week, United Cerebral Palsy lost our treasured Director of Development, Diane Dietrich. Diane fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was working on UCP's Casual Day 2014 in the days just prior to her death. Casual Day is a fundraising event Diane had coordinated for the past twenty years, having raised over $800,000 with this event alone.

Diane loved United Cerebral Palsy, and she was equally loved by the families we serve. Hers was the first smiling face greeting visitors to the office.

According to UCP Executive Director Deana Claiborne, "Diane had a way of making the things around her grow and flourish. Whether it was the plants she tended in her garden, or the young people she took under her wing, they were all bettered by her touch. The best way to honor Diane is to continue her efforts to advance opportunities for people with disabilities."

Among her many talents, Diane was a gifted artist. Her watercolors are featured in many of UCP's Casual Day and Holiday Card designs.   Click here for the obituary and visitation information.

Casual Day 2014 is June 27 - or the summer date of your choice if this is not the best date for your business. Casual Day is easy! At the $5 donation level, donors receive a UCP button. At the $20 level, donors receive a Casual Day T-Shirt, Casual Day print, and a package of other fun things. Just download an order form and sign up your friends and colleagues. UCP volunteers will package your orders and you can pick them up at the UCP office.

Funds raised from Casual Day benefit hundreds of people with disabilities in programs like our Durable Medical Equipment Exchange and our Wheelchair ramp building program.

Download the 2014 Casual Day Order Form

Download the 2014 Casual Day Poster

UCP Volunteers Pete (voice of the Predators) and Claudia (UCP Board member) Weber model the 2014 UCP Casual Day T-Shirts. Claudia also sports a walker on loan from the UCP Equipment Exchange after her recent hip surgery.