Thomas Laughlin

STEPtember 2025

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

Progress icon
0% Complete

Steps

0

My goal

300,000

Thank you to my supporters

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$10k

Doug Bacon
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$5k

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$5k

Caitlin And Thomas Laughlin
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$5k

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$5k

Caitlin And Thomas Laughlin
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$5k

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$5k

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$5k

Thomas Laughlin
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$5k

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$5k

Caitlin And Thomas Laughlin
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$5k

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$5k

Caitlin And Thomas Laughlin
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1.02k

Stuart Casillas
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1.02k

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1.02k

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1.02k

Laura Stake
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1.02k

Stephen Jacobson
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1.02k

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1.02k

Jeremy Fielding
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1.02k

Kasdin Mitchell
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1.02k

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1,000

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1,000

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1,000

Olivia Adendorff
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1,000

Jhett Nelson
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1,000

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1,000

Erin Nealy Cox

Way to go, Thomas.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1,000

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1,000

Mr. And Mrs. William J. Benitez
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$1,000

John Pitts
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$520

Adam Wojcik
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$520

Anonymous
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$520

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$520

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$520

Ben Hardison
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$520

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$516

Karsten Busby
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$516

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$501

Matt Nadworny
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$501

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$500

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$500

David Cole
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$264

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$264

Thalia Claire Wolf
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$261

Stephen Noh
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$251

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$251

Brad Johnson
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$251

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$251

Jordan Rex
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$250

Anonymous
Early Impact Donor
Badge Early Impact Donor

$250

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$211

Nick Lewis

$211

Chad Davis

$211

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$200

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$200

Trent Tucker

$158

Daniel Kirksey

$158

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$106

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$106

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$106

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$106

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$106

Anonymous

$106

Claire Campbell

$106

Daley King

$106

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$106

Anonymous

$106

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$106

Chelsea Daku

$106

Ethan Levinton

$106

John Fraser

$106

Colleen Haile

$106

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$101

Jacob Sims

$101

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$101

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$101

Anonymous

$101

Jessica Berkowitz

$101

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$100

Maria Black

$100

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$100

Christopher Buxton

$100

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$53

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$53

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$53

Darby Branch

$53

Alexa Auger

$52

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$52

Molly Blonn

$52

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$52

Hayley Haggard

$51

Kendra Armstrong

$51

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$26

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$26

Ethan Borrasso

$25

Kirkland & Ellis Matched

Your donation has been matched by Kirkland & Ellis! We are proud to join you in raising funds for research and technology innovation.

$25

Reem Ahmed