Stepping Up, Pushing Limits, Breaking Barriers for CP and Beyond
Maggie Beth was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at 6 months old due to a brain condition called Periventricular Leukomalacia as a result of prematurity. She has been doing Physical and Occupational therapy since she was in the NICU and has come such a long way in the last year and a half! She works so hard every day to move her body in the ways that come natural to most babies. She has a lot of hurdles to overcome, but with her determination, we have no doubt she’ll exceed all expectations. She is the bravest, strongest little girl you’ll ever meet!!
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
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234,665
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300,000
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