Why is Cerebral Palsy Awareness so important?
- So others see the person before the disability.
- To understand how Cerebral Palsy affects someone.
- To know how to help people who are living with Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a physical disability. It is a permanent life-long condition, but generally does not worsen over time. It is due to damage to the brain.
Cerebral Palsy affects people in different ways. There are no two cases of Cerebral Palsy alike. Cerebral Palsy affects body movement, muscle control, muscle coordination, muscle tone, reflex, posture and balance. People who have cerebral palsy may also have issues with seeing, learning, hearing, speech, epilepsy and eating.
There is no known cure for Cerebral Palsy.
Today, March 25, 2014 people from all over the world are wearing a green ribbon or are wearing green to help spread more awareness and understanding of Cerebral Palsy.
Haddie, my little running buddy has CP but shows such strength and determination to do things other people find easy! She inspires me to keep going when things get tough!
Today I wore the green CP pin, band and bracelet Haddie sent me as well as wearing my green top when I went running this evening!
Let's paint the world green for Cerebral Palsy Awareness!
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