CP Heroes

Let’s give a warm CPFN welcome to today’s #CPHero, Levi! Levi is a bright and courageous 6-year-old who forges his way into every heart he connects with. While cerebral palsy may affect his movement and muscle control, it doesn’t define his spirit or determination. Instead, it highlights his strength every day! #inspiration #cp #CerebralPalsy #hero... Read More

Let’s give a huge CPFN welcome to today’s #CPHero, Riley! Riley (better known as Rileybug) recently turned 16 and still lights up the room with his smile and laughter! His diagnosis has not defined his love for life. While Riley may not be able to do what other children can physically, his life is full... Read More

Let’s hear it for returning #CPHero, Tony! Diagnosed at 11 weeks with lissencephaly and cerebral palsy, Tony was not expected to survive past the age of two—but here he is at 32. He loves all kinds of music, balloons, and disco lights, and he’s especially fond of his day program, attending church, and going on... Read More

Let’s give a huge CPFN welcome to today’s #CPHero, Frederick! This 5-year-old fighter was diagnosed with heart failure at 4 months, with two heart defects, PSD, and ASD. A negative reaction to medication led to cardiac arrest and an open-heart surgery, which in turn resulted in brain injury, epilepsy, and cerebral palsy. Undeterred, this busy... Read More

Everyone say hi to today’s #CPHero, Samara! Samara experienced an RH stroke in utero that led to some physical deficits and delayed cognitive development. Now 16, her father describes her as “the light on dark days, the rainbow after a storm, the warmth of a fireplace, and the sea breeze on a warm tropical beach.... Read More

Let’s all welcome today’s #CPHero, Lincoln! Lincoln is an amazing 6-year-old who suffered two strokes when he was around 4 months old, leading to a diagnosis of mild cerebral palsy with left hemiplegia. He has worked so hard and has been so determined to do the things the family was told he might not be... Read More

Let’s welcome back returning #CPHero, Lucas! Now 16 and a sophomore in high school, Lucas was diagnosed with spastic hemiplegia cerebral palsy when he was three years old. He wears an AFO brace and has had physical issues as well as learning difficulties, but you wouldn’t know it after getting to know him. He works... Read More

Everyone, say hi to today’s #CPHero, Jamie! Born at 27 weeks, Jamie inspires his family daily! He shows them over and over again how to overcome hard things and how to be joyful in the midst of that. He lights up any room and brings a smile to everyone he comes across. Jamie is the... Read More

Let’s give a giant CPFN welcome to today’s super #CPHero, Wyatt! This dynamic 8-year-old doesn’t let spastic CP get in his way. He gets up every morning with a HUGE smile on his face, ready to tackle a new day! His family jokingly refers to him as the Mayor of their town because he talks,... Read More

Let’s give a huge CPFN welcome to Sophie, today’s #CPHero! This amazing 13-year-old just attended her first ever concert (Taylor Swift at Wembley Stadium London!) with her big sister, Katie. She had the time of her life and loved every minute. Sophie is her family’s hero—she never gives up and uses the biggest amount of... Read More