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CPF's mission is to be a catalyst for change for the 50 million people w/ cerebral palsy in the world This page is managed by CPF staff
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01/12/2026

01/10/2026

"My mother asked the doctor if I even could deliver because of my cerebral palsy. That was the first I’d heard it mentioned. Years later, I dug into my medical records and read about my diagnosis and therapies I’d received. I researched all I could. I now advocate for clients I have with CP and encourage them to know they can do more and be more than their diagnosis."

We're grateful to people like Nikita who go out of their way to be advocates for others and make it their mission to show the world that people with CP are capable and determined.

Share your story today at https://airtable.com/appRuQGYaUH9Xd7lN/pagC4WiDt0yElfVxj/form

01/09/2026

A little over a week into 2026, we're sharing a beautiful reflection on being brave in the New Year from Stacy McNeely, LMSW, ACSW, a Clinical Social Worker with cerebral palsy. In it, she offers six ways we might think about what that looks like — check it out at https://cpresource.org/topic/mental-health-and-wellness/brave-new-year 🩵

01/08/2026

The Cerebral Palsy Foundation can now match you — or the person you care for — to relevant studies or clinical trials that advance treatment and care for people with cerebral palsy across the lifespan.

Fill out the form at https://cpf.ripplescience.com/survey/Z23MktdEeJArm4ejQ/OXAR17GIQx1IHZrKR/form to join our research directory — be part of driving life-changing research forward!

01/07/2026

Did you know? Early intervention is crucial for children with cerebral palsy.

APPLES-Tele brings therapy right to your home!

Parents, if your child is between 4-13 months of age and has cerebral palsy (or is at risk for cp), they may qualify. This study aims to improve arm and hand movement using proven intervention techniques and is now testing to see if these techniques can be implemented as a tele-health program in your home.

Comment “yes” below or DM us if you would like more information about this study or about our Early Detection & Intervention Network.

01/05/2026

We know the winter time in cold weather climates can feel especially challenging for people with cerebral palsy.

What's something you do to keep yourself feeling rested and restored? 🤍

01/03/2026

We're doing everything we can to bring this hopeful vision to life, and we thank Dimitri for sharing it with us!💚

We're honored that so many of you have allowed us the opportunity to amplify your stories, hopes, and life lessons with cerebral palsy! We'll continue to share them so that more people — in and outside of healthcare — better understand our community's needs and realities.

Want to support the cerebral palsy community as we work to improve healthcare across the lifespan? Give today: http://donate.cerebralpalsyfoundation.org/eoy-giving

01/02/2026

Adults with CP who are pursuing work or healthcare, or are new in healthcare fields: the application for our Healthcare Mentorship Program is now open for 2026!

If you're interested in 1:1 experience with a professional mentor with cerebral palsy, and access to group support and online webinars, apply today at https://airtable.com/appRuQGYaUH9Xd7lN/pag12Y1P5uzlqIVAP/form!

01/02/2026

Feelin' the post-holiday slump? Get cozy and scroll through our Accessible Holiday Gift Guide to get inspired with adaptive products in beauty, fashion, footwear and beyond at
https://cpresource.org/topic/accessible-gift-guides/2025-cpf-accessible-holiday-gift-guide! ❄️

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! ✨

2025 was a big year for the Foundation as we reflected on our 70-year history and the impact we've had since 1955. Now, we're excited to usher in a new decade of scientific innovation and progress to change the story of cerebral palsy.

From global prevention efforts and universal early detection, to evidence-based treatment and emerging curative therapies, we’re looking to a future where every person with CP can thrive.

Learn more about our work at cerebralpalsyfoundation.org and make sure you're following our page so you can stay in the know about what's new and next.

12/31/2025

For 70 years, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation has helped shape progress in cerebral palsy by advancing science, influencing policy, strengthening care across the lifespan, and centering disability rights and lived experience. In 2025, that legacy continued through leadership, collaboration, and action across the field.

Here are ten moments that brought our mission to life this year:

1. Advancing cerebral palsy on the global stage
CPF elevated cerebral palsy in global disability, health, and equity conversations through leadership roles at the United Nations and the European Academy of Childhood Disability (EACD) & the International Alliance of Academies of Childhood Disability (IAACD)

2. Building global infrastructure through CP360
In 2025, CPF helped launch CP360, a first-of-its-kind global partnership aligning research, care, advocacy, and lived experience worldwide.

3. Strengthening national systems of care in Ireland
A national Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day campaign in Ireland advanced evidence-informed care across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

4. Shaping United States policy across the lifespan
CPF worked with advocacy partners to advance federal policy supporting prevention, earlier identification, coordinated care, and better data systems for cerebral palsy.

5. A global community that leads
In 2025, a worldwide community of tens of thousands led the movement—sharing 150+ stories, raising over $500K through Yes We Can Cycling, and mobilizing thousands for

6. Advancing science that informs practice
Foundation-supported research produced nearly 30 peer-reviewed publications in 2025, strengthening global, equitable care through partnerships with 50+ institutions and UNICEF.

7. Redefining care across adulthood
Through Cerebral Palsy Grows Up, CPF addressed long-standing gaps in adult care with systematic reviews and a PCORI-supported, patient-centered research approach.

8. Visibility on the world stage
On World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025, (Oct 6) the community rang the NASDAQ closing bell, spotlighting CP in Times Square!

9. Honoring 70 years of impact
CPF’s 70th Anniversary Benefit Gala raised over $550,000 while honoring the founders and leaders who built—and continue to guide—the Foundation.

10. Accelerating the pipeline for prevention and cure
In January 2026, CPF will convene a breakthrough Summit to accelerate the pipeline for prevention and cure by uniting research, industry, clinicians, and lived-experience leaders.

As we make our way into the New Year, we want to thank you for being here and making our work more meaningful. We can't wait to see what we can achieve together! 💚

Learn more about our work and show your support at http://donate.cerebralpalsyfoundation.org/eoy-giving

12/30/2025

CPF Through The Decades: 2020s — Entering the Digital Era

Swipe through ➡️ to learn about how the 2020s have been shaped by life online — enabling CPF to connect with the community through educational content on CP Resource. Through international collaboration and the development of Cerebral Palsy Grows Up, we've also been able to sustain a broader impact across a variety of programs.

Want to help us continue what we started at the top of this decade? Give to CPF today at http://donate.cerebralpalsyfoundation.org/eoy-giving 💚

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