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Over 100 Cleveland Clinic employees volunteer for United Way of Greater Cleveland's Day of Caring Event on September 28, 2006 September 25, 2006 (Cleveland, Ohio) On Thursday, September 28, more than 100 employees from the Cleveland Clinic will renovate Achievement Center's Camp Cheerful, a camp for children and youth with disabilities. Clinic volunteers will help with several projects, including deck staining, painting, making firewood, cleaning cabins and scrubbing walls. "We are grateful the volunteers from the Cleveland Clinic are donating their time and talents to help beautify our cabins and grounds," said Tim Fox, Director of Recreation Services at the Achievement Centers for Children Camp Cheerful. "Their hard work will help us continue to provide unforgettable camping experiences for children of all abilities." The effort is part of the Cleveland Clinic's annual United Way Day of Caring, a day in which Clinic employees give their time and talent for the benefit of a United Way agency. United Way Days of Caring gives volunteers the opportunity to see firsthand how their United Way contributions impact the community and experience the rewards of giving their time and talent to those in need. Other Days of Caring will be held on October 12 and 26 and November 9 of this year. "Our annual support of United Way's Day of Caring, this year at Camp Cheerful, is another way Cleveland Clinic employees make a difference in our community," said Don Sinko, Chief Integrity Officer and Day of Caring Coordinator at Cleveland Clinic. "By giving of their time and talent, our employees will provide a lasting benefit to Camp Cheerful and the families and children it serves." Achievement Centers for Children is a non-profit organization that serves children with disabilities and their families with programs and services that include family support, education, therapies and recreation. Camp Cheerful is among the Centers' four locations. Located on 52 acres in the Cleveland Metroparks Mill Stream Run Reservation in Strongsville, Camp Cheerful provides out-patient rehabilitation services, day and residential camping, therapeutic riding, after-school programs, and outdoor education programs for children and families with disabilities. Media Coverage for this event is welcome at any time between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on September 28. Camp Cheerful is located at 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville OH 44136. To attend, or for more information, please contact Tim Fox at 440/238-6200, ext.223. Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit multi-specialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. Approximately 1,500 full-time salaried physicians at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Florida represent more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. In 2005, there were 2.9 million outpatient visits to Cleveland Clinic. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 80 countries. There were nearly 54,000 hospital admissions to Cleveland Clinic in 2005. Cleveland Clinic's Web site address is www.clevelandclinic.org. The Achievement Centers for Children is a private, nonprofit organization whose mission is to work with children with disabilities and their families to strengthen abilities and create opportunities for lifelong achievement in society. Providing high-quality, cost-effective services and programs in the areas of rehabilitation, family support, recreation and education, to more than 3,000 children and their families each year, the Achievement Centers for Children has locations in Highland Hills, Lakewood and Strongsville, Ohio. For more information, visit www.achievementcenters.org. United Way of Greater Cleveland is the leading convener and funder of partnerships focused on solutions for our community's health and human services priorities. United Way invests in our community through nearly 180 programs provided by more than 130 United Way partner agencies throughout Greater Cleveland. United Way Days of Caring gives volunteers the opportunity to see firsthand how their United Way contributions impact the community and experience the rewards of giving their time and talent to those in need. Other Days of Caring will be held on October 12 and 26 and November 9 of this year. |
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