Labor Classic 2008

APRIL 13, at Saint Joseph's University

ROSTERS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE, FOLLOWED BY POINTS BOXSCORES
AND TWO GAME-DAY PHOTOS.

TIP-OFF TIMES
1:15 p.m. - Media All Stars vs. Organized Labor Exhibition Game
2 p.m. - Girls' All-Star Game
4 p.m. - Boys' All-Star Game
Contests for fans, great prize giveaways from radio sponsor Power 99, and cheerleaders and dance teams from local schools will add to the excitement. Admission is free for students/kids, $5 for adults – it’s a fun afternoon of great basketball for a great cause!

In its 21st year, the All Star Labor Classic provides vital financial support for UCP programs available to children and adults with disabilities living in our community.
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Philadelphia & Vicinity is a nonprofit organization dedicated to positively affecting the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through a variety of social, vocational, residential, recreational, therapeutic and educational services. All programs are designed to foster a sense of personal achievement and independence for everyone and every family we serve.

United Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity (www.ucpphila.org).

Pictured are (second from left) Janet Suber of Laborers Local #135 (Norristown), Darby Doyle
of Plumbers Local #690 (Torresdale) and Bernard Griggs, business representative of the
Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council. Billy Aviles (left) is a participant in UCP
adult programs and four-year-old Rylie Volz (right) is enrolled at UCP Best Friends early
childhood program for children with and without disabilities.

Germantown resident Robin Tasco, business representative Electricians Local
#98 (Center City) is pictured holding four-year-old Rylie Volz from UCP Best
Friends early childhood program for children with and without disabilities. She’s
joined by (left) Wayne Miller, Business Manager of the Sprinklerfitters Local
#692 (Torresdale) and Patrick Eiding, president of the Philadelphia AFL-CIO.

Getting set for the big game, Wayne Miller, business manager
of the Sprinklerfitters Local #692 (Torresdale) hands the ball to
Billy Aviles, a participant in UCP adult programs.
All photos by John Welsh

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Thanks to strong support from Philadelphia’s Organized Labor community, the 21st annual All Star Labor
Classic high school basketball tournament raised a record amount --- more than $150,000 --- for United
Cerebral Palsy of Philadelphia & Vicinity. Pictured presenting the ceremonial check to UCP Chief Executive
Officer Steve Sheridan (third from right) and UCP Director of Development Willa Kravitz are labor leaders
Wayne Miller, (second from left) John Dougherty and Patrick Gillespie (right).They’re joined by UCP client
John McGill (left) and 12 year-olds Will Mensch (seated) and Reggie Davis, both alumni of the UCP Best
Friends Early Childhood program. UCP provides a range of programs and services including job training,
recreation, physical therapies and more to adults and children with disabilities.
Visit UCP on the web at ucpphila.org.

Signing on behalf of all the friends and supporters of Philadelphia’s organized labor community
and the All Star Labor Classic High School basketball tournament, Pat Gillespie officially fills
out the $150,000 check to benefit United Cerebral Palsy. Watching him with pride are labor
leaders Wayne Miller (left) and John Dougherty.
-- Both photos by John Welsh. --