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
395,681
My goal
300,000
Thank you to my supporters
$53
Anonymous
$53
Cparf Board Of Directors
$53
Dan Mccaffrey
Well done Joe mate, great effort
$50
Joseph Marchant
$50
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.
$41
Kieran Smith
Great work for a great cause, Joey. Keep stepping! 💪
$32
Emily Porrett
So proud of you love you very much go smash those steps
$30
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.
$30
Smiffy
Man is stomping for a good cause. Double or nothing...
$26
Samantha Butler
You got this!!!
$26
Raymond West
$26
Debra Porrett
Keep going Joe xxx
$26
Jamie Porrett
Go go go
$21
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.
$21
Connor
Smashed this mate 💪
$21
Nanny Porrett
Go joe
$16
William Bradley
He do be walking.
$16
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.
$16
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.
$16
Harry Jandula
Walking is literally so easy, you’re
$16
Stewart Longcroft
$16
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.
$10
Gedas Stanzys
Good job, good cause!
Your donation has been matched by the CPARF Board of Directors! Thank you for joining us in creating a more accessible and inclusive world.