CP Heroes

Meet #CPHero Natasha. Natasha was born 29 weeks early and weighed only 1lb13oz. She was a fighter from the beginning and is now a thriving 16 year old. She had a trach and feeding tube for tears and didn’t start walking until she was 4 years old, but now that she’s going, nothing can stop... Read More

Meet #CPHero Breeanna. Breeanna was a miracle baby who came into the world at only 1lb. 12oz. She was a fighter and is now looking forward to starting college in the fall! She is a brilliant artist and musician, playing drums, guitar, ukulele, piano, and singing in school musicals. Her family is incredibly proud of... Read More

Meet #CPHero Oliver. Oliver had an in-utero stroke which led to a diagnosis of CP. After spending 19 days in the NICU, his parents weren’t sure how he would develop as he got older, but today he is strong and thriving! He has a determined spirit and loving soul. Oliver reminds us all that a... Read More

In memory of #CPHero Kayla Lynn. Kayla Lynn lived a life full of love and strength, despite her struggles with multiple diagnoses. She taught her brothers lessons that will make them good husbands and fathers when they grow up, and she improved every life she touched. Kayla Lynn teaches us all that we have the... Read More

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