New Year New Location! Join us for this months support group meeting January 27, 2012 at the Garvey Community Center 9108 Garvey Ave Rosemead, CA 91770
Honorary Chair Dolores Huerta says Si Se Puede along with Keynote Speaker, Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary of Labor and disabilities advocate at the Familia Unida 8th Annual Wheelchair Wash!
LOS ANGELES, (July 14, 2011) – As part of the celebration of the Americans Disability
Act, over 2,000 individuals and their families living with a disability are expected to receive a V.I.P. pampering during a Community and Health Fair scheduled on July 17th at the East Los Angeles Civic Center located at 4801 3rd Street, Los Angeles. The 8th annual Wheelchair Wash Day is featuring free washing and tune-ups of wheelchairs, haircuts, manicures, massages and more surprises.
Look out for Rosie the 20 ft inflatable wheelchair named after Rosie the Riveer who is
known for demonstrating “You can do it”. “The festivity will be filled with love, resources and awareness to the importance of family and communities coming together, reinforcing hope and inspiration” shared, Irma Resendez, Founder and President of Familia Unida.
Attendees will be inspired to listen to influential women and luminaries of our country, sharing of their expertise related to civil and human rights. The renowned Keynote Speaker, Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Labor for disability and employment policy, based in Washington D. C. Dolores Huerta, the Honorary Chair, a living legend and community activist will be joining us exemplifying the importance of making your voice count.
“This is a unique opportunity for a hands on experience that everyone should participate in. The Familia Unida wheelchair wash story of neighbors who support one another where it matters most. Together we can change the life of another”, said Dolores Huerta president of the Dolores Huerta Foundation & Co-Founder, United Farm Workers.
Special Thanks to Presenting Sponsors, Creative Inflatable & Promotional Design Group,
Some of our community partners: Supervisor Gloria Molina - County of Los Angeles, LA
CARE, Phrma, KABC-7, , Metro, The Dolores Huerta Foundation, Roybal Foundation,
White Memorial Medical Center, La Raza & Latino 96.3, Quanco, CVS-Pharmacy, Univision Radio, Disney, Union Bank, Braille Institute, Access Transportation Services, Steven Steakhouse, Juan’s Restaurante, Teresitas Restaurante, Jarritos, Montebello Beauty
College, Norma Caro Hair Salon, Angel Flight Media, LAC-USC Medical Center, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, Health Net, Parks and Recreation Dept, Nestle, MALDEF,
OrganicSales, Rational 360, Pfizer, Rosemead Key Club, City Year of Los Angeles, Encuentro Latino Art Gallery, Toyota Todo Team, and other friends too.
Familia Unida – Ambassadors bringing laughter and love include: On-Air National Radio
Personality - Fernando Espuelas, Omar & Argelia Velasco – Univision Radio Personality
Entertainment Featuring: Luis Gavino-The Winner of the Jose Jose Singing Contest to
Legendary Jose Jose – “Hijo de Familia Unida”, including Champions & Jets Glee Club,
Rocio Cisneros, Cindy Cuevas, Dueto Rios del Norte, Gustavo Damian, Flawlis 562, Reyes
Herrera, Johana, Rosa Marquez and Brian Munoz have come together to bring healing and a
sparkle of joy. Sound System by Cecilio Duenas Sound.
Healthier Lifestyle Tips – Chef Juan of Juans Restaurante – Benefits of Eating Cactus!
About Familia Unida:
Founded in 1991 by Irma Resendez (after her diagnosed of MS that confined her to a
wheelchair for almost a year). Familia Unida Living with Multiple Sclerosis is the first
bilingual English-Spanish multiple sclerosis non-profit organization in the United States to outreach to the Spanish speaking community. Familia Unida has evolved to serve
individuals and families living with various disabilities including providing linkage to
appropriate resources, host monthly support groups, presentations from diverse expert
speakers, assist individuals receiving SSI and SSDI benefits find employment through the
Employment Service program. Primary goal is to uphold its solid commitment to offering
innovative and comprehensive services that respect and value the diverse populations living with disabilities to maximize the quality of life. To learn more, volunteer, make an inkind donation or make a tax-deductible charitable contribution, please Contact us: 323-261-5565 or visit www.msfamiliaunida.org. Make a positive difference today!