My story with cerebral palsy
Hello, good morning, afternoon, or evening to whoever is reading this, depending on the time in your country. My name is Milagros. I am 30 years old, I live in Argentina, and I was born here. I have cerebral palsy because I was born prematurely at five months gestation. I am currently looking for work. […]
23 Years of Hello’s & High Fives
My sister, Linda, has recently written an inspirational short story about her & her family’s life living with their CP daughter, Carmen. It’s told through her memories & experiences of caring for Carmen. It’s a story about their love for Carmen & the extraordinary lessons that that learned over 23 years of loving & caring […]
Change challenge in the lives of persons living with CP
Care Helpers Organisation of Trinidad and Tobago features a talented young woman Alicia Smith. She’s a CP Warrior Champion who is intelligent and remarkable, she has a four year old son.
Don’t Let Someone Else’s Ignorance Become Your Identity
Don’t Let Someone Else’s Ignorance Become Your Identity By Dr Amo Raju OBE DL Growing up with cerebral palsy was complicated. I could walk, but I walked differently, and as a child you quickly discover that anything different can become a target. I experienced bullying, including being laughed at and having my walk mocked. Those […]
Philip Hughes’ Story
Please find attached Philip’s story. We had to record it as a video, as Phil’s aphasia makes it difficult for him to talk for long periods of time. He is an amazing human being, who still continues to defy odds.
To the Girl I Never Got to Meet
To the girl I never got to meet. You cross my mind every day. I wonder what you would be like and how different life could have been. Would you have played sports? Would you have gone pro in the sport you fell in love with? Would you have been able to drive your sister […]
No Limits: My Story of Sports and Independence
My name is Brian. I am 45 years old, and I have cerebral palsy. Growing up, I have always been interested in sports such as baseball, basketball, and football. As a young kid and adolescent, there weren’t many wheelchair-accessible sports where I lived. However, I found a passion for coaching these sports. As an adult, […]
My Life-Overcoming CP
My name is Lauren. I am 35 years old, and this is my story. Have you ever struggled with friendships or felt lonely? I think we all have at one point or another, but for someone with CP, it can be a little different. Throughout my life, I struggled with friendships because my friends would […]
Finding My Wings
My name is Ally. I live with CP, and you may wonder who I am, but this is my story. I was born with CP due to a birth injury. Now, I realize that CP is only one piece of me; there is so much more to me than that. I couldn’t talk until I […]
Hungary’s first World CP day 2026
Making Cerebral Palsy Visible in Hungary — For the First Time A story from Judit Kádár, founder of Önálló Léptekért Alapítvány (Independent Steps Foundation), Hungary Why I started I am the mother of a little boy with cerebral palsy. Like many parents in this situation, I quickly learned something that shocked me: in Hungary, almost […]