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October 25,2012

Child with Cerebral Palsy Runs Cross Country

The Canton Rep reports that an eighth grader with cerebral palsy has been successfully running in cross-country meets and even improving her time. The girl, whose name is Kayla Croxton, says in the article that she doesn’t “do the sob story” and that she’s well aware that h

October 01,2012

Teen Wins Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit

A teen has won a lawsuit, filed by the family, over a brain injury at birth that caused her to develop cerebral palsy. The full amount the family sought–$77 million—will not be paid, however. The hospital went bankrupt in 2010, meaning that the family may only recover a reduced amount. Nonet

September 27,2012

Do Micronutrients Help with Cerebral Palsy?

According to an article in the Oakland Press, micronutrients may hold some promise for people who suffer with CP. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that these methods of treatment have not been formally tested. In some regards, they’re not subject to the same type of testing that

September 25,2012

Cerebral Palsy Charity Gets Picked for Benefit

A cerebral palsy charity located in Green Bay, WI will receive benefits from a series of events being held this year. The events are held by Merrill Lynch and have been going on 11 years. The events benefit various organizations, but this year, they will be benefiting the Cerebral Palsy Center in Gr

August 30,2012

Teenager with Cerebral Palsy Asks Manufacturer for Cerebral Palsy Shoes

A teenager’s letter to Nike went viral recently, after people picked up on what seemed like a great idea. According to reporting on Mashable, the letter got picked up by people on Twitter—hashtag #NikeLetter—and has become something of an Internet sensation. A Simple Request The teenager a

August 29,2012

Sports Help Child with Cerebral Palsy Connect

Cerebral palsy symptoms can make it difficult to interact with other people. They can also make it very difficult to perform everyday tasks, cutting down on a child’s independence. One child, profiled in the Orange County Register, has been able to make friends and even meet heroes throug

August 24,2012

Man with Cerebral Palsy Takes 70-Mile Walk to Raise Cerebral Palsy Awareness

An Illinois man with cerebral palsy is walking from Rockford to Evanston to help out a nonprofit organization in his local area. According to reporting from WLS, the man is taking the walk to raise awareness about cerebral palsy and the Over the Rainbow Association. For anyone, taking a 70-mile walk

August 21,2012

Doctor Explains Frequency of Cerebral Palsy

According to a Connecticut physician, cerebral palsy affects approximately 3 out of every 1,000 children. Interviewed in the Norwich Bulletin, the doctor also gives information that may be useful for parents whose children have recently been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Signs of the Disorder Out o

August 17,2012

Book Written for Child with Cerebral Palsy Published

A children’s book called Special Shoes, by Molly Taylor, was recently published and has its origins in a child with cerebral palsy. Taylor was helping take care of an Alabama child with cerebral palsy and was inspired to write the book specifically for the child. According to an article publis

August 17,2012

Cerebral Palsy Symptoms May Start Early

Because of the many improvements in medical scanning technology, children with cerebral palsy are quite frequently diagnosed shortly after being born. There are cases, however, where parents may go for some time without suspecting that there is anything wrong with their child. Some cerebral palsy sy