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"Standing Tall has created a remarkable program, unique in the area, thatsupports the most severely disabled children in New York City," said Ms.Peters. "The children at Standing Tall gain mobility and independence byactively using their bodies to learn to walk and talk as they also learnreading, math, literature, music, science, and art. I am excited to supportthis innovative and powerful approach to improving the lives of children withsignificant disabilities."
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"Bernadette Peters is one of Broadway's greatest stars, a performer ofamazing versatility with the gift of a beautiful voice," said Carol TurchinMonderer, Chairman of the Board of Standing Tall. "We commend her passion forlending her voice to support and raise awareness about children with severedisabilities," said Carol Turchin.
Throughout her illustrious career, Tony Award-winning actress BernadettePeters has dazzled audiences and critics with her performances on stage andtelevision, in concert, and on recordings. Recently, she added author andsongwriter to her roster of achievements with her debut children's book,Broadway Barks, named after the organization she co-founded with good friend,Mary Tyler Moore. Their annual star-studded animal adoption event in the heartof the theatre district benefits animal shelters through the New York Cityarea.
"The entire board of directors welcomes Bernadette Peters to StandingTall, with great appreciation for her support of our efforts," said CarolMonderer.
Standing Tall was recently selected to be a Charity Partner for the NYCHalf-Marathon Presented by NIKE taking place in New York City on July 27,2008. To make a donation to Standing Tall in the name of Bernadette Peters, orto support a runner in honor of Bernadette in the NYC Half-Marathon, pleasevisit www.standingtall.org or email [email protected].
ABOUT STANDING TALL (www.standingtall.org)
Since 1998, Standing Tall has provided children with multiple disabilitiesa dynamic and innovative educational experience designed to help them with thephysical, academic, functional, and socio-emotional development that allowsthem to "stand tall" and experience the world around them as activeparticipants. Standing Tall's Conductive Education and Augmentative Speechprogram, the only one of its kind in the New York area, combines intensivedaily physical training with academic learning and communication developmentto help multiply disabled children build function and mobility, maximize self-initiation and self-esteem, advance academic achievement, and gainopportunities for communication and socialization. Standing Tall, Inc. is anonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization.Contact: Standing Tall: Mary Moynihan M2Friend Biocommunications (802) 951-9600 [email protected] Bernadette Peters: Judy Katz Judy Katz Public Relations (212) 489-5595 [email protected]
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