28 THE QUEENS COURIER • DECEMBER 8, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com For Over 65 Years QCP Has Made A Difference in the Lives Of Children Like Eddie YOU Too Can Make a Difference in the Lives of People with Developmental Disabilities. You have helped children like Eddie in the past, we once again humbly ask for your help. Eddie is a playful, personable and motivated child who attends Queens Centers for Progress' preschool. In addition to attending our special education bilingual Spanish preschool class, Eddie receives occupational, physical and speech therapies. He is a 4-year-old with Spastic Diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy primarily affecting the muscles in his legs. He arrived at QCP a year ago with many limitations due to medical conditions. He was unable to communicate, walk and maneuver his wheelchair and he was generally fearful of interacting with others. Today, because of his time at QCP, Eddie happily interacts with staff and classmates, communicates using short phrases, can successfully operate his wheelchair and is learning to use a walker. their children's future. Unfortunately, difficult economic times and government cutbacks have put a tremendous financial strain on agencies serving people with developmental disabilities. With your assistance, we can continue programs that are vital to our children. Ninety-two percent of your contribution will be put to good use, enabling us to obtain needed equipment and help defray the costs of our educational and therapeutic services. We thank you in advance for your generosity. communi cates For over 65 years, Queens Centers for Progress has helped children like Eddie lead more independent and satisfying lives. We help give parents hope for Sincerely, Michael Macaluso President, Board of Directors To learn more, visit: www.queenscp.org To Make a dona��on: Online: h��p://��nyurl.com/QCP2016 By Check: Send a check made payable to: Queens Centers for Progress 81-15 164 Street, Jamaica, NY 11432 By Phone: Call 718-380-3000 Ext. 324 Please join Queens Centers for Progress for their annual Evening of Fine Food Tuesday, February 28, 2017- 6:30 PM Terrace on the Park | Flushing Meadows – Corona Park Honoring Brian Rooney Regional Vice President, Mutual of America Monsignor Jamie J. Gigantiello Pastor, St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church | Chef & Host of Breaking Bread With Special Guest Lisa Mateo Anchor, Pix-11 News | Host of Celebrity Taste Makers For tickets call 718-380-3000 Ext. 324 of reserve online here: https://nefood2017.eventbrite.com
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