Stepping Up, Pushing Limits, Breaking Barriers for CP and Beyond
Disability is a natural part of the human experience and it touches more lives than you might think. In the U.S., more than 61 million adults — that’s 1 in 4 of us — report having at least one disability. That means millions of our friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors face barriers that affect their independence, health, education, and careers.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common lifelong physical disability, affecting 18 million people worldwide. Yet research into its causes and treatments is among the most underfunded in medicine. That’s where Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) comes in. They fund early-stage research that meets the needs of people with CP and related conditions at every age and stage of life. These discoveries make a real difference for individuals, families, and care teams.
Because CP is a dynamic diagnosis that affects each person differently, CPARF's programs have far-reaching impact. They help inform care for other disabilities, our aging population, and society as a whole. For example, CPARF is exploring better ways to manage chronic pain without opioids; work that could change how pain is treated for everyone.
There's an equal and urgent need for innovative solutions that can bridge gaps across all parts of life, helping everyone participate fully and vibrantly in their communities and pursue their dreams.
That’s where assistive technology (AT) comes in. As a powerful driver of social equity, human dignity and inclusion, AT can improve access to learning, working, connection, and healthcare. It helps people live more independently and engage fully in daily life. Through Remarkable US, CPARF's tech accelerator, they’re expanding access to AT and helping people with disabilities, chronic conditions, and age-related challenges live healthy, dignified lives.
Will you make a donation to support this work? Your gift is more than an act of generosity, it’s a powerful investment in research and technology that changes lives.
Together, we can help build a more inclusive and accessible world for everyone.
Amount raised for cerebral palsy and beyond
My Steps
Steps
288,099
My goal
300,000
Thank you to my supporters
Early Impact Donor
$2.52k
Anonymous
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$2.52k
Aristocrat Matched
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$264
Chiara Cummings
Early Impact Donor
$264
Darragh Lynch
Early Impact Donor
$264
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$264
Pope Family
We love you Harper!
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$264
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$264
Aaron And Ali
Love you guys! Aaron and Ali
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$264
Aristocrat Matched
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$264
Josh & Stephanie Kaplan
We love you Harper!
Early Impact Donor
$264
Charles And Mel Lano
Love you guys! Go Chiara and Harper!
$211
Drew, Presley, Rhodes & Ashy Palladino
We love you Auntie Chiara and Harper!
$158
Fred Smith
Cheering you on Chiara!
$158
Aristocrat Matched
$158
Tony Arena
Harper!
$158
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$158
Eleanora Berger
You’re the BEST Aunty Rar!! So is Harper, my big cuzzie. Love you both so much
$158
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$158
Michael, Callie, And Emery Cummings
We love you Aunt Chiara and Harper!
$158
Aristocrat Matched
$150
Julie And Chris Tocchini
Go Ra, you are amazing! Go girl, love Aunty Jule and Chris 😘😘😘
$150
The Haughtons
We love you Harper girl!
$142
Tony Arena
You’re there
$106
Andy
❤️
$106
Aristocrat Matched
$106
Jennifer Bockhold
Love you forever
$106
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$106
St Clair Family
We love you Aunty Rar xx
$106
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$106
Kaitlin Somers
Love you, love H, hugs and love for Steptember!
$106
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Wilhelm Family
$106
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Anonymous
Lots of love to you all
$106
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$106
Riley Arntz
$106
Amanda & Collin Vance
$106
Melissa Barnard
$106
Natalie Zfat
$106
Francesca Marotti
Miss you guys. Hope everything is going well ❤️
$106
Caroline Jahna Sutton
Sending lots of love!
$106
Tori & Matt
Big hugs, miss you all 💕
$106
Tom Ferree
$106
Anonymous
Love you all so much 💖💖
$106
Jess
Love to Harper!
$106
Carly Kluft
$106
Taylor Bulfin
❤️❤️❤️
$106
Emma Ardizzone
Cheering you on!
$106
Kristi Flannagan
$106
Jenna
We love you all!
$106
Anonymous
Chiara - You are such an inspiration! Wow you have raised an incredible amount. Hope you reach your 10,000 steps a day challenge. Lots of 🙏🏼 and love!
$106
Mary Claire Bartlett
$106
Jj Switzer
$106
Anonymous
$106
Cparf Board Of Directors
Your donation has been matched by the CPARF Board of Directors! Thank you for joining us in creating a more accessible and inclusive world.
$106
Chris Hamm
<3
$101
Kendall Berry
Cheers! 🩷
$101
Aristocrat Matched
$100
Maxwell Burns
$53
Jackie & Alex Berber
We love you Harper & family!
$53
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Josh Apfel
Love you, Harper!!
$53
Mike Shapiro
$53
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Teri Hillman
I love you.
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Megan Barrett
$53
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Lauren English
❤️
$53
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Lucy Christopher
This is from me and my little girl Winnie, we just think Harper is the coolest girl on the planet, and hope to be as powerful as her one day x
$53
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Ryan Sullivan
$53
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Shannon Smith
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
$53
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Neha Evans
Sending all our love to our darling Harper ❤️
$53
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Marissa And Nick Wirth
To the happiest girl who always has a smile on her face. We can all learn something from Harper! ❤️
$53
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Natalie Greene
Love you and so proud of you!!!
$53
Aakash Kothari
Love you Harper!!!!
$53
Anonymous
$53
Frances
$53
Daria
Love you sweet girl!
$53
L Clarke
❤️
$53
Anonymous
$52
Whitney Haidet
Always cheering you and your family on from afar🤍
$52
Aristocrat Matched
$50
Kali Steinman
So much love for Harper!
$26
Peter & Tracy Cummings
Love Uncle Pete and Aunt Tracy
$26
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Ariana Alfonso
$26
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Joanna Heidt
😘
$26
Laurie Puleri
$26
Anonymous
Well done for your little love
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Sam Eisler
$26
Clare Tilton
$26
Anonymous
$26
Cathryn Mahoney
$21
Marcie Cummings
We love you Chiara!
$21
Aristocrat Matched
$20
Sean Smith
LOVE YOU HARPER!!!!