CP Heroes

Let’s give a huge CPFN shout-out to today’s #CPHero, Azalea! This 15-year-old is a great kid, a complete social butterfly, and doesn’t let multiple disabilities get in her way of living a fulfilling life. She loves animals, newborn babies, live music, lucha libre, musical theater, and speaking Spanish. Born at 27 weeks, Azalea developed hydrocephalus... Read More

We’d like you to meet today’s #CPHero, Shayla! Shayla was born with cerebral palsy, but it hasn’t stopped her from being great! Her mom raised her to have high self-esteem, to know that she is just as important as anyone else, to know that she can achieve whatever is in her reach, and the sky... Read More

We’d like all of you to meet today’s #CPHero, Jameson! Born with HIE, Jameson underwent cooling therapy just after birth, and later received a diagnosis of spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He is a sweet prankster who works hard at all his countless therapies. Jameson loves music, aquariums, being outside, going on hikes, and hanging with... Read More

Everyone say hi to today’s #CPHero, Dia! This strong, bright, beautiful, and intelligent young lady, though considered non-verbal, has been working hard on her communication skills through verbal prompts and communication devices. Dia is also learning to use a gait trainer, and hand-over-hand self-feeding. Her favorite sayings are “Let’s go!”, ” Go to school”, and... Read More

Let’s have a warm CPFN greeting for today’s #CPHero, Marlee! Born with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, this 7th grader loves hanging out with her best friend, making videos, playing video games, and her dog, Luna. Everyone say hi! #inspiration #cp #cerebralpalsy #hero #dailyinspo Read More

Let’s give a warm welcome to today’s #CPHero, Ahmad! Born at 24 weeks and weighing just over 2 pounds, Ahmad was not expected to hear, see, talk, or walk. Seems the doctors only got the walking bit right. His mother calls him an amazing genius because he was an honor roll student from kindergarten on,... Read More

Everyone say hi to today’s #CPHero, Miles! Despite a bumpy start and some rough times, this 8-year-old faces quad CP with a huge grin and happy attitude. Miles loves the beach and the sound of Velcro. He also loves his twin brother and little sister who bring so much joy to his life, as he... Read More

Everyone say hi to today’s #CPHero, Samuel! Born at 24 weeks and weighing in at a whopping 1lb 12oz, Samuel has come a long way! He loves bowling in Special Olympics, where he’s earned many medals. He is active in family activities with his Dad, Mom, big brother, sister-in-law, and niece. They say he’s a... Read More

Let’s give a huge CPFN shout-out to today’s #CPHero, Timothy! Born at only 25 weeks’ gestation, this seven-year-old has had more than his fair share of surgeries and hospital time, but this happy boy just keeps smiling. Timothy is in the second grade, has many friends in his class, and his favorite thing to do... Read More

Let’s give a warm CPFN welcome to today’s #CPHero, Ruby! After an uneventful pregnancy and birth Ruby was diagnosed with CP of an unknown origin when she was 18 months old. She has spastic diplegia and used a walker for many of her early years. Today she can walk independently but will rely on the... Read More