Jackson Heights, NY–Philadelphia, PA: United Spinal Association announced today that it received $1,500 CVS Caremark Community Grant.

United Spinal is a national disability rights organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D). United Spinal’s Sports Outreach program is an initiative designed to encourage children with SCI/D to learn more about the wide variety of adaptive sports. “The thrill we see in the eyes of these kids inspires us over and over again and all of us at United Spinal are proud to partner with CVS Caremark for this important event,” said United Spinal Association President Paul Tobin.

“CVS Caremark Community Grants are an effective way for us to contribute to the success of communities where we do business,” said Jenifer Veilleux, Director of CVS Caremark Corporation. “We are proud to support the work that United Spinal Association does in the community.”

The CVS Caremark Community Grant to United Spinal Association is part of CVS Caremark’s commitment to its communities throughout the country. United Spinal Association was selected to receive a grant through the CVS Caremark Community Grants 2008 grant application process. Grants were awarded to organizations that share a common vision with CVS Caremark’s All Kids Can program, which strives to make life easier for children with disabilities. The goal of the program is to create more inclusive environments for children with and without disabilities to build self-esteem, lasting friendships and social skills, and to help children with disabilities learn diversity and tolerance.

“CVS Caremark is committed to helping children with disabilities learn, play and succeed in life,” said Rick Ford, area vice president, Philadelphia, CVS/pharmacy. “Through this grant, we are proud to be able to help make an impact on the lives of children in the Philadelphia community.”

ABOUT CVS CAREMARK ALL KIDS CAN
All Kids Can, a program of CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and CVS Caremark, is a five-year, $25 million commitment to support children with disabilities. The goals of All Kids Can are to support children with disabilities by raising awareness in schools and in the local communities about the importance of inclusion, creating greater opportunities for physical activity and play, and providing access to medical rehabilitation and related services. CVS Caremark and its more than 190,000 employees plan to help children with disabilities learn, play and succeed through partnerships with leading local and national non-profit organizations such as Easter Seals and many others across the country. For more information, visit http://www.cvsallkidscan.com