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
261,037
My goal
375,000
Thank you to my supporters
Early Impact Donor
$1.02k
Beth & Chris Hanssens
Early Impact Donor
$264
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.
Early Impact Donor
$264
Birchwood Builders Group And Bespoke Of Winchester
Smile every step of the way, Lainey!
Early Impact Donor
$264
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.
Early Impact Donor
$264
Mollie & Thomas
We love you Lainey 💫
Early Impact Donor
$264
Ali Evers
Early Impact Donor
$250
Barry Decosta
$150
Sheldon Family
Always in awe of Lainey’s strength and determination! Love you guys
$106
Colleen Boyce
Go team!! 💕 Colleen and Finn
$106
Declan, Cal And Griffin
We love you Lainey! You are an inspiration to us all! And Cal can’t wait to get married!
$106
Emily Cummings
Go Laineys squad!
$106
Colleen Twomey
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$106
Ann Larue
$53
Kendra Simpson
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$53
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.
$53
Hayley Mcgoff
$53
Cparf Board Of Directors
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$53
Grace + Tony Fautsch
We love you Lainey girl!!!
$53
The Russell Family
$53
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.
$53
Anonymous
$53
Cannon Toomey
$50
Anonymous
$42
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.
$42
Lauren Murphy
$26
Vitianna D’amico
$26
Cparf Board Of Directors
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No better squad than Lainey’s!!!! You go girl! Love to the Heil family💕