CP Heroes

Meet today’s #CPHero Mason, aka NooDy! In his 13 years, NooDy has never turned his back on a challenge. His teachers and therapists say he will try anything they ask of him, giving it his best every time. He’s non-verbal but that doesn’t stop him from making friends wherever he goes, sharing his love of... Read More

Everyone, this is today’s #CP Hero, Shawn. Shawn, this is everyone. Shawn was diagnosed with both CP and epilepsy at birth. He has undergone multiple leg operations, requiring him to learn how to walk again three times. Despite a recent diagnosis of colon cancer, Shawn is a fighter! He is a strong, independent, married homeowner... Read More

Say hello to today’s #CPHero, Brandan! At 25, he’s come a long way from the 9-week-old who wasn’t expected to make it out of the NICU. Brandan has graduated from two schools (2015, 2019) where everyone absolutely loved him. He has taught his family so much, most importantly about acceptance…he doesn’t let anything bother him!... Read More

Say hello to today’s #CPHero, Kelly! She is 42 years old and, while non-verbal, she finds a way to make her needs and thoughts known through eye contact and facial expressions! Though she has faced many challenges in life, Kelly keeps on rolling, greeting every day with a smile and amazing attitude! #inspiration #cp #cerebralpalsy... Read More

Say hello to today’s #CPHero, Calvin! Following a premature birth, doctors advised the family he would likely only live one year. Ten years later Calvin has surpassed all expectations, proving he is a fighter willing to tackle any challenge. Everyone in his school loves Calvin and his bright smile! #inspiration #cp #cerebralpalsy #hero #dailyinspo Read More

Meet today’s #CPHero, Shiloh! With an early quad CP diagnosis, Shiloh spent his first 14 months in foster care before he was permanently placed with a family that already had four older children. Doctors said he would never walk unassisted and would likely never speak. Now 13 years old, Shiloh speaks without a device, walks... Read More

Today’s #CPHero is Deric! Born at 35 weeks with undeveloped lungs and Hirschsprung’s disease, doctors advised his family that he would never walk or have full function in his hands. This 8-year-old has since taken thousands of independent steps, pushing through his many surgeries. He enjoys playing with his older siblings, his cats and dog,... Read More

Let’s all give a CPFN shout-out to today’s #CPHero, Jasmine! Born nine weeks early, diagnosed with CP at 18 months, Jasmine doesn’t let anything get her down. Despite 16 surgeries, she continues to smile every day while pushing forward! A major surgery in 2017 put her in a pediatric rehab hospital for 6 weeks, with... Read More

Meet #CPHero, Vanessa. Vanessa had many complications at birth, resulting in a diagnosis of spastic CP. Her doctors expected she would have only five years. Her family attributes their faith as the reason she’s here and still living her life at 33. She enjoys long car rides, music, and action movies. #inspiration #cp #cerebralpalsy #hero... Read More

Say hi to #CPHero, Emily! Determined, outgoing and happy, this 20-month-old has CP as a result of perinatal stroke. Emily is a hard worker, doing her best to never let CP stand in the way of anything she wants to do. She LOVES being outdoors—swimming, swinging with her older sister, and loving on her dog.... Read More