Familia Unida Living with MS Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Underserved and Disabled Communities to Celebrate 6th Annual Wheelchair Wash with Honorary Co-Chair Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and Eva Longoria Parker.

More than 1,000 Angelenos Living with Disabilities to be Treated to Free VIP Day LOS ANGELES (September 22, 2009) – Familia Unida Living with MS today announced that it will host the 6th Annual Wheelchair Wash, a one-day celebration for the disabled in recognition of Disability Awareness Month on Saturday, October 3rd from 10AM to 6PM at 4716 East Cesar E. Chavez Ave. Los Angeles County residents will be treated to a free event that includes food, entertainment, and pampering – from washing and waxing their wheelchairs or scooters to haircuts, makeovers, manicures, and massages. "The Wheelchair Wash embraces diversity and a reminder that people living with a disability merit equal opportunities for employment and social engagement… encouraging all to be more inclusive” says Irma Resendez, Founder and Executive Director of Familia Unida Living with MS. Familia Unida serves more than 15,000 clients each year living with Multiple Sclerosis and various disabilities.

Since 1990, Familia Unida has continued to bring attention to healthcare, benefits advisement, questionable health insurer practice, available resources and educational programs for the disabled. Familia Unida is committed to providing unconditional love, hope and support to those living with MS and disabilities in hopes of maximizing their quality of life.

“It is my great pleasure to act as honorary co-chair of this year’s Wheelchair Wash Event, which supports critical Familia Unida programs, such as Ticket to Work, that are more important now than ever. As the first organization in the county designed to help Spanish-speakers with Multiple Sclerosis, I commend Familia Unida for the services it provides in the Latino community and its invaluable support for all persons with disabilities in my 34th Congressional District,” says Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard

To volunteer or donate to Familia Unida Living with MS, please contact us  at 323.261.5565 or info@msfamiliaunida.org.

Special Thanks to Presenting Sponsors, Creative Inflatable & Promotional Design Group, Some of our community sponsors: LA CARE, Pfizer, Southern California Edison, CVS-Pharmacy, KABC-7, Univision Radio, David Damian Figueroa, Phrma, Union Bank, White Memorial Medical Center, Bayer, Kaiser Permanente, Jarritos, The Black Foundation, Montebello Beauty College, LAC-USC Medical Center, JC Auto Style, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, United States Census 2010 , One Voice-Insurance, and Visualprospect. Featuring: Paloma, Batista Latin Rock Exp., Jose Luis Orozco, Luis Gavino-The Winner of the Jose Jose Interpreter-Competition, Daniel Munoz- “El Ausente y Hijo de Familia Unida – First CD Release, El Zoruyo, Ballet de Flor, and the 40+ Models.

Media interested in attending the event, or in interviewing Irma Resendez should contact Lucila Garcia at (323) 646-2150, or lucilagarcia@rational360.com

Familia Unida living with Multiple Sclerosis (FULWMS) is the first bilingual, English/Spanish Multiple Sclerosis non-profit organization in U.S. History. It serves over thousands of individuals and families affected by Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and other disabilities. FULWMS upholds its solid commitment to offering innovative and comprehensive services that respect and value the diverse populations living with disabilities. Its extensive resources have made it possible for many to obtain access to effective healthcare and educational opportunities. As a charitable organization, it works with more than 1,000 community partners to maximize the quality of life for countless individuals.

"There is a positive in every situation, we just have to look closely" Irma Resendez

Media Contact: Lucila Garcia (323) 646-2150 lucilagarcia@rational360.com