CP Heroes

Meet #CPHero Jude. At 9 months, Jude was diagnosed with spastic hemiplegia cerebral palsy which affects the muscle control of the right side of his body and causes brain aneurysms, a-tonic seizures, and intermittent esotropia. Now 8 years old, Jude is doing well in school and has quite an affinity for numbers. He loves riding... Read More

Meet #CPHero Daryl. Daryl was born at only 27 weeks and has been fighting for his life since day one. He’s now 3 years old, has been diagnosed with diplegic cerebral palsy, and has had 8 surgeries so far. He is also deaf in both ears, but has cochlear implants which are helping him learn... Read More

Meet #CPHero Connor. Connor had a rough childhood requiring many surgeries but now lives a very happy and healthy life. He’s a junior in high school, and is known to brighten the day of everyone he meets with his infectious smile and great sense of humor. Though nonverbal, he is able to use an iPad... Read More

Meet #CPHero, Elvis. Elvis was diagnosed with spastic quadriplegic CP at 3 months old and, despite the challenges he’s faced his entire life, he has a smile that lights up a room and a spirit that inspires everybody he meets. Elvis is now 22 years old and enjoys listening to music and getting kisses on... Read More

Meet #CPHero, Kaylee. Kaylee has been diagnosed with autism, CP, ADHD, and epilepsy, but never lets the obstacles she faces limit her dreams. As a toddler, her parents were told that she would likely never walk or talk, but the very next day she began crawling. Kaylee is now a vivacious 8 year old who... Read More

Meet #CPHero Kieran. Keiran is 18 years old, and decided he wanted to use his abilities to raise money for the NHS in these difficult times by doing daily walks around his neighborhood. He set out to raise £1000, but has nearly doubled that goal! He also wanted to put a smile on the faces... Read More

Meet #CPHero, Noel. Noel is 2 1/2 years old and has cerebral palsy that affects the left side of his body. Mobility is difficult for him, but he’s learning to sit on his own and his family is so proud of how he pushes himself to do better every day. Noel is a smart and... Read More

Meet #CPHero Nicole. She is 10 years old and has a twin sister named Alyssa. Nicole is working hard to master her communication device as well as walking with a gait trainer to make things a little easier for her. Nicole is always happy and her contagious smiles lights up any room she’s in. Read More

Meet #CPHero George, whose BIRTHDAY IS TODAY! George was born 12 weeks early, weighing only 2lbs 2 oz, and spent the first months of his life in the Special Care Baby Unit. He was later diagnosed with Ataxic cerebral palsy, and struggles with learning difficulties, epilepsy, and sensory processing. Despite the challenges he faces, George... Read More

Meet #CPHero Seth, who never lets his different abilities stop him from accomplishing his goals. Seth was born dead, but pulled through after 11 minutes of CPR. He has difficulty in speech and dexterity, but he’s not letting that hold him back! He plays percussion in his high school band, and is also a member... Read More