CP Heroes

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

Meet #CPHero, Dylan! This 15-year-old proud member of the South Simcoe Special Olympics bowling team enjoys music, travel, and sightseeing. Dylan is also a huge foodie—there is nothing he will not eat! His big blue eyes and handsome smile light up every room he enters. Although he endures many daily struggles, he faces everything with... Read More

Meet #CPHero, Autumn! Autumn is 20 years old, and a surviving twin whose doctors didn’t expect to survive, either. She proved them wrong, continually exceeding expectations! Autumn is a busy young lady, winning national pageant titles, appearing in “Seventeen” and “Gladys” magazines, and as a part of the “Shake My Beauty” documentary series. Recently named... Read More

Meet #CPHero Abdo! When their eldest child, Abdo, was born with cerebral palsy, it was initially a dark time for his family. They have since realized that Abdo is the light in their lives, adding joy to every day with his love and smiles. Although he can’t speak, his eyes tell the stories his mouth... Read More