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The first “Abilities in Action Advocate” Honoree Ms. Norma Villar to receive the
AAA Award at the 16th Annual Wheelchair Wash for her creation of “Tiger Boxing” -
Irma Resendez a program for persons living with various disabilities. A concept that came from her
Executive Director, Founder passion of boxing that she used to do years before becoming confined to a
Familia Unida wheelchair. Through her passion of wanting to feel healthier, increase her physical
strength, promote safety and increase socialization, Norma brings awareness to
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PressReleasePing - October 11, 2019 -Familia Unida is
hosting the Familia Unida 16th Annual Wheelchair Wash &
Wellness Fiesta Co-Chaired with Supervisor Hilda L. Solis this
Sunday October 13th from 11:00 am - 6pm at the ELA CIVIC
CENTER. We are pleased to showcase the first “Abilities in Action
Advocate” Honoree Ms. Norma Villar. Ms. Norma Villar was raised
in East Los Angeles and an active advocate residing in Pasadena.
Norma became paralyzed in 2014 due to a congenital birth defect -
named thoracic spine herniation that surfaced later in life. Her
initial shock of being confined to a wheelchair, living with pain and
enduring seven (7) corrective surgeries to her spine that got worse

Media Document1 instead of better became scary when the complications from each
surgery began to cause more pain, weakness to her hand,
affecting her brain, motor and sensory skills lead to feelings of
wanting to end her life and question her spirituality and purpose.
During this time of despair and depression was also the same time
that something inside her clicked when she regained her faith and
confidence leading to healing and less pain.

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 Ms. Norma Villar created “Tiger Boxing” a program for persons
living with various disabilities whereby putting on boxing gloves to
increase stamina, push out frustrations and pull out that special
something inside of you that needs to be released so that you can
showcase your inner fire that needs to be released so that you can
be at your very best. A concept that came from her passion of
boxing that she used to do years before becoming confined to a
wheelchair. Through her passion of wanting to feel healthier,
increase her physical strength, promote safety and increase
socialization, Norma brings awareness to her message that
inspires people to be courageous, conquer fear, lose weight too!

“Family Unida is a pillar of support and community for individuals

and families living with MS and disabilities in the Greater Los
Angeles Area. As the first MS organization in the entire United To learn more about Familia Unida’s
States to specifically outreach to the Spanish-speaking community, services and programs, volunteer or
donate, please contact Familia Unida
I am thrilled to congratulate Familia Unida for the 16th Annual
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recognize Ms. Norma Villar for her outstanding program, “Fire follow us FB/lovefamiliaunida
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Boxing,” which creates a fun and fulfilling atmosphere for people of
all ability and mobility levels to shine.” said Congresswoman Judy Chu.

“Norma, exemplifies the meaning of letting go of fear and pushing forward to be your best for yourself while also
inspiring others to do the same. For this reason she will be recognized as the first Familia Unida Abilities in Action
Advocate. Thank you for igniting the fire in us that promotes feeling and looking more fabulous, said Irma Resendez”
Founder of Familia Unida.

Familia Unida 16th Annual Wheelchair Wash & Wellness Fiesta

Program

11:00 am - Red Carpet - Blessing of The Wheelchairs

16 Doves Released - Marriachi Serenade

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm On Stage Presentations Recognitions - Awards Ceremony - AAA Award Norma Villar

12:00 pm to 2:00 pm Complimentary Lunch

11:00 to 6 pm - Cleaning of Wheelchairs, minor tune ups, haircuts, manicures live music

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 Fun activities for children and all ages.

Familia Unida is grateful for the many returning community partners and premier supporters including Co-Chair
Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, Promotional Design Group, Creative Inflatables, Currents Digital, Stevens Steakhouse,
Adventist Health-White Memorial, Professional Institute of Beauty, Heart of Compassion, LA CARE, Altamed, Pronto
Pizza, 107.5 K Love, Pfizer, AARP, Ada Supreme, Los Angeles County Internal Services Dept, Congresswoman Judy
Chu, Los Angeles County Division of Public Works, Flowers by Daniel, Torres Cremation & Burial Services, BJ Rentals
& Events, Pet Rescue Solutions, Kiwanis International, City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Rosemead Key Club,
LAC-USC Wellness Center, LAUSD - Division of Special Education, Phrma, Abc7, Teresitas Restaurant, County of Los
Angeles Library, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Tia Gladys, ADA Supreme, DisneyVoluntEARS,
Roybal ELA Health Center, Queens Care, City of Los Angeles-Clerk Voters Division, Promociones Sagitario, Wayfinder
Family Services, Pushrim Foundation, Fiesta Educativa, Southern California Rehabilitation Services- Independent
Living, Century 21 Bright Horizons, Fornos Law Firm, Ralph Riders, Brighter Future Charity, Massages by Daniel Sena,
Girls Scouts of America and other friends who come from near and far to share kindness and love.

Live Entertainment Featuring - Comedian Rudy Moreno, Abilities In Action Performances by Familia Unida’s
Ambassadors, Eduardo Medrano, Guillermo Gomez, Omoze Osagiede, Colton Bryant, Chuy L. Velasco and Elisa
Vasquez. Promociones Sagitario featuring Cecilio Duenas, Universo Musical, Ballet Las Mil Amores, Nikolas Carreon,
Lorena Cabrera y Grupo Fuerza Salazar.

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