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12th Annual Richard C. Frech Celebration of Success
May 9, 2018 at 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
$27Pittsburgh Mercy will host the 12th Annual Richard C. Frech Celebration of Success on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Gaetano’s Event Center in Beechview to recognize and celebrate the many accomplishments of persons with developmental disabilities.
The annual luncheon and awards program is named in honor of the late Richard C. Frech, who advocated and worked tirelessly for persons with intellectual disabilities for more than 30 years. The individuals who will be honored exemplify how the principles of self-determination and the value of everyday lives, embraced by Frech throughout his life, empower people to lead fulfilling, inclusive lives within the communities that benefit from their contributions.
Participating organizations include: Achieva, Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh (BVRS), The Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh, Family Services of Western Pennsylvania, Mainstay Life Services, Merakey, Milestone Centers, Mon Yough Community Services, NHS/Allegheny Valley School, Partners for Quality/Citizen Care, Pathways to Community Living, Pittsburgh Mercy Intellectual Disabilities Services, Pressley Ridge, Rankin Christian Center, Staunton Clinic, Step By Step, Turtle Creek Valley Community Services, Transitional Services, and UPMC Vocational Training Center.
The event is “by invitation” and is sponsored by the Conference of Allegheny Providers.
For more information, contact Michele Soukup at 412-344-6410.