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.
Thank you to our supporters
Early Impact Donor
$520.00
Cindy Halpern Kramer
Early Impact Donor
$500.00
Joyce Trost
Early Impact Donor
$263.75
Jim, Yvonne And Reece Blumenthal
Early Impact Donor
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Mira Is My Angel
Early Impact Donor
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John R Pokowski
Early Impact Donor
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Anonymous
Early Impact Donor
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Debbie And Jeff
Getting on your bus early as we won't be here in early September . . . Go Paul!
Early Impact Donor
$251.00
Asha & Ramesh Kalra
For Mira and all the brave CP warriors!!
Early Impact Donor
$250.00
Brad Silverberg
Early Impact Donor
$250.00
Aristocrat Matched
Early Impact Donor
$250.00
Alan & Lisa Shusterman
In honor of the work done by Michele Shusterman producing the magnificent Adult CP Toolkit
$200.00
Betty Hirsch
Go, team!!
$193.74
U.s. Bank Foundation Employer Match
$105.50
Vipin Kalra
Love it!
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J Hendell
$105.50
Kristie Bjornson
GO CPRN TEAM!!
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Anonymous
Go Team CPRN!
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Jan
Way to go Waldy!!!! I see you!!!!!
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Kimberly Gaska
$105.50
Aristocrat Matched
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Spark Corwin
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Duncan Wyeth
Cycling for STEPtember.
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Debra Adams
For a great cause and a true champion of cerebral palsy research.
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Vik Sharma
$100.00
Jason Kralic
$100.00
Erin O'keefe
$52.75
Linda Lood
$52.75
Bill Wolfe
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Robbins Family
This is awesome, Waldy! A great cause to support!
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Ceci Burkhart
Thank You!!
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Microsoft Employer Match
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Janene Rauba
Waldy, your smile radiates and brings joy to so many!
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Laurie Weston
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Noreen P
Way to go Waldy!!
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The Kaelin Family
Have fun, Waldy!!!
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Edie Travers
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Mary Voth
So proud of you!
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Gale Dembecki
$52.25
Linda And Steve Levitsky
Wishing you all the best as you get your Steps !
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Paul Sausville
Wonderful to see you doing this for a great cause
$50.00
Patrick Mcphee
$50.00
Ann Morrow
Great cause, well done Vik!!
$36.93
Paul Stonchus
$36.93
Lynne Fogel
$36.93
Waldy Upchurch
$36.57
Miranda Glen
$26.38
Kari Pederson.
THANK YOU for everything CPRN does to promote research and wellness for those in the CP community!
$26.38
Jeannie Terry Nora Judy
$26.38
Anonymous
Good luck!!
$26.38
Anonymous
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Ken And Deb Collett
Good luck with Steptember Waldy!!
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Anonymous
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Luciana Chapman
I am donating what I can to this great research endeavor.
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Anonymous
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Courtney Jones
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Donna Benedict
Go Waldy!!
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Uncle Leo & Aunt Brenda
Gooooo Waldy
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Flaherty Family
$21.10
Cheryl Dennison
great org!!!!
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Laurie Kaufmann
👍🏻
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Mackenzie Collett
It is great to see you taking on the Steptember Challenge and raising awareness for such an important cause Waldy! I’ve enjoyed connecting with you through the St. Louis Arc self-advocates group, and I’m excited to support both your steps and the increased research they are allowing the Cerebral Palsy Alliance to conduct.
$15.82
Aristocrat Matched
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Anonymous
Thanks for helping.
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Nichole Upchurch
$15.00
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Karl Kittel
You are amazing!