National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, 2023

Did you know that March 25th is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day?
 
The nationally recognized holiday was created in 2006 by a non-profit parent advocacy group called “Reaching for the Stars.”
 
One way to make a difference on this day is to help spread awareness with your community.
​Here are some facts you might like to share:

• Cerebral palsy is the most widespread physical disability in the world.
• In America, approximately 764,000 children and adults currently have CP.
• Each year, 10,000 newborns (and 1,200-1,500 school-aged children) are diagnosed with CP.
• Medical costs are approximately 10-26 times higher for children with CP.
• The total lifetime care costs to take care of a child with CP exceeds $1 million.

Here are some other simple ways to make a difference on National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day:
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1. Share your cerebral-palsy related photos or story with the world. (If you want us to help you share your story, you can use this link.)
2. Make your voice heard. Join a disability-related advocacy group.
3. Donate to disability organizations that are making a difference in your local community, such as UCP Oregon.

PS: Want even more CP facts? Check out this link.