---------- Sponsors ----------

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the “Cruise In” please contact Kathy Puschmann or 321.293.2110 for more information.

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CENTURY 21 Professional Group Inc.	YAWN design studio inc.	Butch and Jennifer Johnston WJBJ "Cruisin' with the Classics"

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For registration information please see the attached Registration flyer or log on to www.fl.easterseals.com to pay with Master Card, Visa,or American Express

Check out our photos from last year's show!

---------- Mission and Programs----------

The organization provides services for children and adults with all types of disabilities and has been a part of the community since 1948. Your support of “Cruise In” will directly benefit caregivers and their loved ones right here in Central Florida.

Central Florida Programs

Easter Seals Camp Challenge Camping, Recreation, and Respite

Click to check out the long awaited Dining Hall Makeover!

Easter Seals Day Break at the Miller Center Adult Day Services

Easter Seals at Altrusa House Adult Day Services

Easter Seals Lifeline Personal Emergency Response System

For more information on Easter Seals Central Florida programs contact:
Michael D. Slaymaker
Vice President of Development
407.629.7881 ext.12102


“Meet Easter Seals Florida 2011-2012 Ambassador Matthew Saul”

My name is Matthew and I was born on July 23, 1997.  I live with my mom and my dad and my sister Jessica, who is only six months younger than me.  My parents adopted me when I was only four months old.  They had just lost my older sister, Leslie, who passed away when she was just a baby.  Leslie had Down syndrome just like me!  My mom was expecting my sister Jessica at the time they adopted me.

I spent the first two weeks of my life in the hospital, because I needed to learn to eat before I could go home.  My foster parents took very good care of me until my parents adopted me when I was four months old.  My parents were so excited when I came to my forever home.  One night, a month later, I stopped breathing and my dad had to use CPR to resuscitate me.  My parents were really scared.  They just couldn’t stand the thoughts of losing another child.  We found out that I had a couple of tracheal conditions that would affect me until I got a little older.  Every time I got a cold, I would stop breathing.  My parents had to learn to suction me.  My mom was always worried about me and spoiled me just a little, well, maybe more than just a little. 

I had my first experience being away from home at Easter Seals Camp Challenge.  My mom was very nervous the first night, because she had never left me with anyone but my family.  She was up most of the night, worried about me.  First thing in the morning, she called camp to check on me.  The counselors were just great, and mine called mom back and told her that I had been a little scared but I did fine.   The counselor told my mom all about my first evening and morning at camp.  My mom didn’t call back the whole week, because she knew I was with people who loved me and would take good care of me.  I had a blast at camp.  I got to visit with the farm animals, play on the playground, make cool crafts, swim in the pool, and go to a dance.  We had such a great time, it was hard to say goodbye at the end of camp.  It made my mom feel good that the counselors didn’t want me to leave.  My second year at camp was even better.   This time, my mom wasn’t so worried about me because she knew I was in a safe place with counselors who really cared about me.  I did things I had never done before, like shoot paintball guns.  I am usually very scared of dogs, but not at camp.  They had special service dogs come one day and I even petted them.  My mom couldn’t believe it was me petting a dog.

I am so glad Easter Seals Camp Challenge is there for me.  It is so much fun.

---------- How you can Help ----------

For event information and sponsorship opportunities contact: Kathy @ 321.293.2110 or email

For merchandise/vendor participation contact: Kathy @ 321.293.2110 ($30.00 set up fee, must provide own promotional materials and booth/tent)

For bake sale entries entry contact: Kathy @ 321.293.2110

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CENTURY 21 Professional Group Inc/ Easter Seals Camp Challenge “Cruise In” Event Coordinators:

Easter Seals Florida Website: www.fl.easterseals.com

CENTURY 21 Professional Group Inc website: www.C21GreatMoves.com

---------- Directions ----------

Click here for directions to Easter Seals Camp Challenge

---------- History ----------

CENTURY 21 Professional Group Inc and our Easter Seals’ History

We are proud to be honored as Easter Seals Central Florida
“2007 Corporate Sponsor of the Year”

The First Event - Roadside Money Collections:
Thanks to Carolyn McEvers, Norma Hobby and Wendy Carugno, we started our Easter Seals pledge back in the early 1990's by standing on the street corner near Wet ‘N Wild for several hours. We managed to collect almost $400.00 in change that day.

The First Organized Event - Bowl-a-thon #1:
Our first ever Bowl-a-thon was a success a few months later. We filled the lanes with every kind of bowlers we could find: friends, family, REALTORS® and vendors from our real estate community. The event raised almost $2200.00 and was clearly a better start toward our efforts to do more for the good of Easter Seals.

Easter Seals Softball Tournament: This was an event created by the Easter Seals organization, and we were invited to create a team and participate in the games. We organized some “star” volunteer players and started practicing for a few months until we felt we could rise to the occasion. While we came to play with plenty of spirit, unfortunately we didn't win, but we sure had a blast trying! That group of real estate agents, along with many family and friends, were able to showcase CENTURY 21 Professional Group Inc ’s enthusiasm to help Easter Seals raise several thousands of dollars in a combined effort with many other groups. Thanks to all who came to support us too; fans in the stands give you hope!!

Bowl-a-thon #2:
In early 2000, we worked very hard to again create an atmosphere to entice bowlers, vendors, sponsors and our old reliable friends and family to get the "ball" rolling again. We did it with complete success. We filled 36 lanes and raised over $4000.00 that year. The money was reinvested with our Broker’s Council, and it allowed us to be "Top of the CENTURY" with the franchise. We were honored with a beautiful award. Being very proud of ourselves, we decided to make a bigger effort in the next years to come.

1st Annual Casino 21 event:
In 2005 we were very busy with 3 separate events! We started the year with the first annual Casino21 event. Thanks to Kristi Matthew and her hard work, big enthusiasm and persistence, she was able to pull it all together and helped us raise over $6000.00. The evening was filled with black jack, roulette, and craps and seemed to be a big hit to say the least!

Road Rally & Car Show:
The next event in 2005 was a mini Car Rally starting at our flagship office in Dr. Phillips. With Easter Seals flag and fanfare, we paraded our vintage cars, hot rods, trucks and motorcycles to each of our 4 offices until we reached the final office in Clermont. We topped off the day with a DJ, car cruise, food, fun and games for the kids. One of the Easter Seals Campers was on hand for the event to enjoy the fun and remind us all just why we were celebrating. We raised over $3000.00.

Golf Tournament: To wrap up our busy 2005, our Easter Seals Golf Tournament took shape. The same fabulous family, friends and sponsors came up to the tee and again helped to make the golf outing a total success! With this final event of the year we raised over $6000.00. Our 3 events for the year gave us top billing again for our Florida Broker’s Council, and we again received a wonderful award. These are all proudly displayed at our Dr. Phillips office.

2nd annual Casino 21: Again with the tireless efforts of Kristi Matthews and her group of faithful sponsors, the 2006 CENTURY 21 Professional Group Inc 2nd annual Casino 21 event put us on the mark. This was the single largest dollar raising event we ever hosted. We were able to raise over $11,000! We were “WOWED” that we could do that all with one event, and it led us to the decision to focus all our efforts on growing Casino21 every year from that point. The gaming is exciting and keeps the cash rolling in. The Silent Auctions, 50/50's, Live Auctions, food and spirits keep the night festive too. Thanks to all who sponsored and participated.

3rd annual Casino 21: The 2007 “Casino 21” was our biggest success to date. CENTURY 21 Professional Group, Inc., our gracious sponsors, and all who attended were able to raise $24,988.70. We more than doubled our efforts from 2006, had wonderful attendance and tremendous sponsor support. Michael Fryer, our Easter Seals’ ambassador is still talking about his Texas Hold ‘Em skills and can’t wait to play again at the 2008 event.
2007 Setup 2007 Auction Michael 2007 Casino

4th annual Casino 21:

2009 Inaugural Camp Challenge Cruise in Photos

2010 Camp Challenge Cruise In Event Slideshow

2010 Camp Challenge Cruise In Car Show Slideshow

2010 Camp Challenge Cruise In Awards Slideshow

CENTURY 21 Professional Group Inc visits with Daybreak at the Miller Center.

View CENTURY 21 Professional Group Inc's Easter Seals Awards.



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