CP Heroes

Meet #CPHero Michelle Dawn. Michelle was only 2lbs when she was born and had bleeding in her brain, but she’s come a long way from that hard start to life and is a thriving 20 year old. When she was young, Michelle had numerous surgeries on her hip, back, and eyes, but now she went... Read More

Meet #CPHero Eli. Eli was diagnosed with Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy when he was 2 years old. The first thing you notice about Eli when you meet him is his contagious smile. Loved ones describe him as strong, brave, kind, and a true superhero. #inspiration #cp #cerebralpalsy #hero #dailyinspo Read More

Meet #CPHero Joel. Joel has been diagnosed with both CP and epilepsy. Doctors said he would not live past 7 months, but he’s now a thriving 11 year old! Joel loves Harry Potter and is kind to everyone. His mother is a physical therapist and has been walking with him every single step of the... Read More

Meet #CPHero Kai. Kai is 11 years old and underwent selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) surgery when he was just 5 years old. He used to walk high on his tip toes, but the surgery has helped him walk flat on his feet which has helped his balance tremendously. If his photo tells us anything, it’s... Read More

Meet #CPHero Adilee. Adilee was born at 28 weeks and weighing only 2 pounds. She spent the first 53 days of her life in the NICU fighting for her life. Though she has faced many challenges growing up with both CP and epilepsy, she never lets her diagnoses stop her. Adilee is now in 1st... Read More

Meet #CPHero Sophie. Sophie came into the world through an emergency c-section very close to Christmas. Several months later, her mother noticed Sophie’s left hand preference and, after months of testing, she was diagnosed with Right Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy. Today, Sophie is a thriving pre-teen who is resilient and hard-working, and she has a sense... Read More

Meet #CPHero Colton. Colton and his brother Elijah were born premature at only 23 weeks. They had a very difficult start to life, and Elijah sadly passed away at 12 days old. Colton, who had a serious brain bleed, spent the first 132 days of his life in the hospital. He is now a healthy... Read More

Meet #CPHero Keyira Lynn. Keyira recently turned 8 years old and loves cats, dogs, and horses, and even rides a side-by-side. Though she struggles with several diagnoses, including CP, she finds a way to do what she loves and live her best life! #inspiration #cp #cerebralpalsy #hero #dailyinspo Read More

Meet #CPHero Callum. Callum is a vivacious 6 year old who’s smile can light up a room. He enjoys going to school and he brightens the day of anybody he meets! #inspiration #cp #cerebralpalsy #hero #dailyinspo Read More

Meet #CPHero Titus. Titus is 9 years old and has mild spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy that primarily affects the right side of his body. His family recently found a specialized bicycle for him, and he is determined to learn how to ride! He has a high aptitude for math and science and heart of gold.... Read More