CP Heroes
Inspiring stories of CP Heroes
Cerebral Palsy Hero 8/22/24 – Sophie
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
Cerebral Palsy Hero 4/25/24 – Dolly-fae
It’s time to give a huge CPFN welcome to today’s #CPHero, Dolly-fae! Dolly discovered her passion for Crossfit at age 14 when she realized there was an adaptive way for her to participate. She attended her first competition as a spectator and was hooked! She went to the next as a competitor and won a... Read More
Cerebral Palsy Hero 4/17/24 – Papa
Today we celebrate a fallen #CPHero, Papa. Papa is remembered as a champion with a fighting spirit. Though unable to speak he brought laughter to those around him, assuring them through his eyes and his smile that everything would, indeed, be alright. #inspiration #cp #CerebralPalsy #hero #DailyInspo Read More
Cerebral Palsy Hero 4/2/24 – Lincoln
Everyone give a huge CPFN welcome to today’s #CPHero, Lincoln! Lincoln suffered two strokes before he was four months old, and at 13 months received a diagnosis of mild cerebral palsy with left hemiplegia. The family was devastated at the news he would never walk or talk. But, through the efforts of 8 different specialists... Read More
Cerebral Palsy Hero 3/26/24 – Brianna
Everyone say hi to today’s #CPHero, Brianna! Despite a rocky start that included a trach tube, restraint therapy casting, and many surgeries, 10-year-old “Lady Bri” has always been a trooper. Doctors told the family she would never walk or talk, and that brain damage would confine her to a wheelchair. But her family never gave... Read More
Cerebral Palsy Hero 3/19/24 – Spiro
Let’s give a huge CPFN welcome to today’s #CPHero, Spiro! Known as “Super Spiro” almost since birth, this Spider-Man-loving 6-year-old hero has battled hypotonic cerebral palsy, infantile spasms, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), hip dysplasia, and Cortical Visual Impairment (CVS). Told he would never walk, this year Spiro scored a major victory when he took his first... Read More
Cerebral Palsy Hero 2/29/24 – Marigrace
Let’s give a warm CPFN welcome to today’s #CPHero, Marigrace! Diagnosed with CP at eight months old she has, among other diagnoses, microcephaly, epilepsy, and is legally blind. She’s nonverbal and very medically complex. Marigrace is also the life of the party which her family and friends get to attend every day. So, what makes... Read More
Cerebral Palsy Hero 1/24/24 – Lucas
Let’s give a warm CPFN welcome to today’s #CPHero, Lucas! This 15-year-old high school freshman was diagnosed with spastic hemiplegia CP when he was three years old. His left side is affected, and he requires the use of an AFO brace on his left ankle. Lucas has worked both in and out of school with... Read More
Cerebral Palsy Hero 12/6/23 – Allison
Say hi to today’s #CPHero, Allison! Born at 25 weeks, this inspirational small-town girl received a diagnosis of mild cerebral palsy with some developmental and physical disabilities. Now 27, she runs her own ministry—the KTLM (Kindness through Letters Mission) Project—personally sending letters and cards to people all over the world! #inspiration #cp #cerebralpalsy #hero #dailyinspo Read More
Cerebral Palsy Hero 11/29/23 – Red
Everyone give a warm CPFN greeting to today’s #CPHero, Red! Red was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and epilepsy at 3 years old but that’s never stopped him from smiling! Red loves a good joke and some of his favourite things to do are ride his pedal bike (which he learned this past summer after 3... Read More