CP Heroes

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

Meet #CPHero Anthony. Anthony is 20 years old and graduated high school last year. He’s not ready to stop learning though, and is now enrolled in a 2 year Life Skills program. Anthony is extremely social and friendly, and meets every challenge with determination and a smile. Watch out Clark Kent, there’s a new Superman... Read More

Meet #CPHero Brayden. Brayden is an in utero stroke survivor, and had to fight for his life before he was even born. He is now 8 years old and loves singing, dancing, playing soccer, and playing with his brother and friends. Despite a rough start in life, Brayden is destined for amazing things because he... Read More

Meet #CPHero, Tony, who recently survived COVID-19. Tony has lissencephaly and cerebral palsy, and doctors said he wouldn’t live past age 2, but he’s now 26 and thriving. When he contracted the coronavirus, doctors again warned he may not make it, but he’s been beating the odds his entire life and wasn’t going to stop... Read More