Get ready for four unforgettable weeks of movement, motivation, and meaning. Whether you're stepping, fundraising, or spreading the word, there’s something for everyone — and prizes at every turn. 

Wrap-Up & World CP Day Celebration

The Winner Is... Kalli Gregory!

The more you raise by October 3,
the more chances you have to win!

Only your personal fundraising total counts toward your entries — team or organizational totals don’t qualify. Here's how your total raised translates into entries into the Grand Prize Giveaway:

When Your Friends Give to You

Give to You Your friends don’t need to create a fundraising page to be eligible for the Grand Prize Giveaway. Anyone who donates to your personal fundraising page by October 3 at 11:59 pm PT will earn their own entries — and their donation will count toward your fundraising total, too. Here’s how it works:

Winner Selection Details

All entries will be tallied, and a winner will be selected at random on October 6, 2025 — World Cerebral Palsy Day. No purchase necessary. Must be a U.S. resident to be eligible. CPARF staff, Board of Directors, Council of Governors, and their immediate family members are not eligible to win.

Step it up and it could be YOU taking that dream trip.

Past Weekly Challenges

Week One: Fitness

Dates: September 1 – 7

• Challenge #1: Hit 10,000 steps every day this week (Monday through Sunday)

• Participation Prize: One (1) Grand Prize entry plus a chance to win the Challenge #1 Prize

• Prize: The Ultimate Fit & Fun Giveaway

  • A sleek yoga mat to kickstart your workouts

  • A YETI tumbler to keep your drinks perfectly hot or cold

  • Two race bibs to join the magic at your choice of the Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend 5K or the 2026 Walt Disney World® 5K

  • A one-year free subscription to the Sekond Skin Society fitness app for on-demand workouts and motivation

  • A $100 BJ’s gift card to fuel your post-race celebrations

• Post Prompt: Try something new! Show off how you’re stepping outside your usual routine!

Meet Fredy Aycardi — Personal Trainer, NYC

Every demand on our bodies — physical, mental, or emotional — is a load that withdraws from our “energy bank account.” Our capacity is the size of that account. For people with disabilities, loads can feel heavier and the margin smaller, making it harder to balance doing the things we love with staying pain-free.

Fredy, who lives with cerebral palsy, knows this balance firsthand. His approach focuses on managing the loads we can control — stress, sleep, nutrition, and movement — so we can expand our capacity and live more fully.

Want to follow up with Fredy? Email Fredy or connect with him on Instagram, Facebook, or LinkedIn

Week One: Winner!

Nick Suarez

Congratulations to Nick Suarez on winning the Week One Challenge Prize!
Who will win the Week Two Challenge Prize?

Week Two: Technology Innovation

Dates: September 8 – 14

• Challenge #2: Submit a match request to your employer to double your donation — email us a screenshot of your request

• Participation Prize: Two (2) Grand Prize entry plus a chance to win the Challenge #2 Prize

• Prize: $200 gift card to Costco and a Kendra Scott Rose Gold Necklace and Earring set worth $145 

• Post Prompt: From eyeglasses to exoskeletons, how has assistive technology impacted your life? 

Week Two Winner: Stephanie Cichowski

Best Team Name Winner: Acceleration Clause

Week Three: Mental Health & Wellness

Dates: September 15 – 21

• Challenge #3: Log two step-alternate activaties that support your mental health, like yoga, gardening, taking an outdoor walk, etc.

• Participation Prize: One (1) Grand Prize entry plus a chance to win the Challenge #3 Prize

• Prize: The Mindful Moments Bundle

  • A yoga mat to support your movement and mindfulness practice

  • A pair of John’s Crazy Socks to brighten your day and lift your spirits

  • A $25 GourmetGiftBasket.com gift card to treat yourself to something delicious

  • A $150 Kendra Scott gift card to add a little sparkle and self-care to your life

  • A window bird feeder, bringing the calming joy of nature right to your window

• Post Prompt: Share how you care for your mental health — a walk in the woods? Pet cuddles? Show us what works for you.

Week Three Winner: Joy Rutherford

Congratulations to Joy Rutherford on winning the Week Three Challenge Prize!
Who will win the Week Four Challenge Prize?

Week Four: Community & Research

Dates: September 22 – 28

• Challenge #4: Get 10 people to donate $10 or more to your fundraiser this week

• Participation Prize: One (1) Grand Prize entry plus a chance to win the Challenge #4 Prize

• Prize: A $500 gift card to the restaurant of your choice! Gather your people, share a meal, and celebrate community the best way we know how — around a table full of delicious food.

• Post Prompt: How do you show up for your community? Share a story or snapshot and tag us! 

Week Four Winner:
Lainey's Squad

Congratulations to Lainey's Squad on winning the Week Four Challenge Prize!

Final Week: Let's Do This!

Dates: September 29 - October 3

We are so grateful to all of you for participating in STEPtember 2025! Because of you, our community has taken over 1 billion steps and raised vital funds to support people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.

This may be the last week of the campaign, but we’re just getting started. Together, we’re building momentum for groundbreaking research, life-changing assistive technology, and a more inclusive world — the one people with disabilities need and deserve.

And don’t forget: You can still earn entries to the Grand Prize Giveaway through Friday, October 3. Keep stepping, sharing, and fundraising — every move you make matters.

Thank you for every step, every share, and every dollar you’ve contributed. Let’s finish strong and keep moving forward, side by side.