UCPIE Team Freedom at the 23rd Annual Tour de Palm Springs Virtual Event February 2021: In 2020, as we faced a global pandemic, a local Rancho Mirage non-profit was responsive and focused in continuing to serve special needs families. Since 1985, United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire (UCPIE) has provided programs and services to children and adults with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other special needs; and last year the services did not cease. UCPIE staff quickly adapted to change and created a PPE distribution program in addition to producing a completely virtual educational program operating on Zoom Mondays thru Saturdays; serving both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
As UCPIE digested the learnings revealed by the pandemic and social disruptions, it remained committed to their mission to provide a "life without limits" to people with disabilities. These are challenging times, with much work to do as we look ahead; but the mission and vision of UCPIE continues to shine bright each day. For the entire month of February, UCPIE, would like to invite you to ride, walk or become a sponsor for UCPIE's Team Freedom.
UCPIE Team Freedom consists of children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities. It was created by UCPIE in 2012. Team Freedom started with just one rider. It now has over 100 special needs kids and adults riding/walking the Tour de Palm Springs. This year will be unlike any other as everyone will all be virtually walking/riding in small groups in our local neighborhoods. We can't all ride together, but together we can all virtually ride to make a positive difference!
To learn about ways to get involved with UCPIE's mission please contact UCPIE's Development & Communications Manager, Sandra Gramajo, (310) 709-3936, sandra@ucpie.org, or visit https://ucpie.org

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UCPIE Team Freedom 2021