Some say forget weaknesses, focus on your strengths. But there are those who turn weakness into inspirational power. If you’re young and have cerebral palsy, chances are you’ve heard of Katy Fetters.
If you’re a long-time reader, you may recall a young woman from seven years ago with cerebral palsy who dragged her foot yet managed to run like the wind when it came to helping others. Well, look out ...
PASUQUIN, Ilocos Norte—A woman born with cerebral palsy became her family's main inspiration, motivating her siblings to become medical professionals, and prompting their mother to embark on a ...
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a problem that affects muscle tone, movement, and coordination. It happens when the brain can’t properly send messages to muscles about how to move in smooth or well-coordinated ...
A TEENAGER with cerebral palsy has spoken of how her blog helped her turn "obstacles into opportunities." Chloe Tear has been presented with the Prince Henry's Association Award for Service to ...
On this Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, it is important to recognize that there is no dedicated source of federal funding to study the causes, treatments and therapies or to train medical professionals ...
Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong physical disability, affecting an estimated 18 million people worldwide. Our recent research at the University of Surrey shows that misconceptions about ...
The incidence of cerebral palsy (CP) is two for every 1,000 births. But for highly premature babies, the incidence is said to increase by 40 times, compared to infants born at term. In one Canadian ...
A North Carolina Marine got a shocking welcome home from his son, who suffers from cerebral palsy, when the young boy walked to his father on his own for the first time. When Staff Sgt. Jeremy Cooney ...