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Cinderella Story:
Teen Performer with Cerebral Palsy Will Dance in Her Wheelchair and Sing in Her
Heart at Inaugural Ball
Who:
Sara Pyszka, the 19-year old singer/composer from Pittsburgh, PA who does not
have the use of her natural voice due to cerebral palsy. Sara speaks with
the aid of a DynaVox speech generator and moves with a motorized wheelchair.
What:
Following a two-year ascent in the public eye: First singing her own songs
at numerous public events in the Pittsburgh area, under the tutelage of former
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra conductor, Lucas Richman; then singing the
Star Spangled Banner before 17,000 Cleveland Indians fans last July; and
leading the Republican National Convention in the Pledge of Allegiance in
September, Sara has been invited to Thursday’s Presidential Inauguration,
where she and her dad will dance at the Stars and Stripes Ball , in celebration
of President Bush’s second term.
When:
Thursday January 20, 2005
Where:
Washington, DC
Inauguration Ceremony – 12 Noon
Inaugural Parade – 2PM
Stars and Stripes Ball – 7PM
Why:
Sara has become an inspiration for countless people, both with disabilities
and without. Her mother, Cindy, says, “If everybody had one-tenth of
Sara’s determination, the world would be a better place.”
How:
A great lover of music, Sara dances by doing figure eights and loop de loops
in her wheelchair. Her mom reports complaining about premature carpet wear
in Sara’s bedroom, only to find the effervescent young woman literally “cutting
a rug” to the sounds of her favorite music.
Sara will be available for media interviews:
In Pittsburgh until Wednesday, January 19, 2005.
In Washington, DC on Thursday, January 20, from 3 to 5PM.
And Friday, January 21 from 9 to 11 AM
Please call Tom Imerito at 412-833-4932 to schedule. |
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