CEREBRAL
PALSY FOUNDATION
The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of over 17 million people worldwide with cerebral palsy. We focus on cutting-edge research, transforming healthcare systems, improving prevention and early detection, and providing effective interventions— while accelerating efforts to find a cure.
We are changing the future for cerebral palsy. Today.
What we do
Improving
Healthcare
Uniting global medical institutions and researchers, to advance prevention, detection, treatment and cures for cerebral palsy.
Inclusive Education
& Communities
Fostering inclusivity in schools, workplaces & communities, creating opportunities for all.
Leading Advocacy
& Policy Change
Changing lives and outcomes through policy change, research programs, and public investment.
Advancing Design
& Technology
Ensuring access and new possibilities through design
& technology innovation.
TRANSFORMING 50 MILLION LIVES GLOBALLY
Updates and News
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Yes We Can Cycling Raises Funds for CPF
Yes We Can Cycling Raises Funds for CPF Ten cyclists led by father and business executive Brad Serot, united in purpose: to conquer the Triple Bypass race in Colorado and make a difference for children with cerebral palsy by raising more than $2,000,000. Fueled by their mantra ‘Yes We Can,’ these cyclists pedal with passion, rallying support for […]
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Live Virtual event: Cerebral Palsy Grows Up in Conversation
Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong motor disability around the world, affecting millions. There are over 11 million adults worldwide living with cerebral palsy, many of whom have aged out of pediatric care without adequate support. There are more than 700,000 adults in the US and 11 million worldwide living with cerebral palsy. A […]
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Access the Most Comprehensive List of CP Clinical Trials Across the Lifespan
Access the Most Comprehensive List of CP Clinical Trials Across the Lifespan The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is committed to sharing the most up to date Cerebral Palsy clinical trial and research study information. Our comprehensive list includes almost all of the cerebral palsy research studies and clinical trials in the US and around the world. […]
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2025 Cerebral Palsy Foundation Early Intervention Training Courses Are Now Open for Registration!
2025 Cerebral Palsy Foundation Early Intervention Training Courses Are Now Open for Registration! We have two wonderful training opportunities coming up in Atlanta, Georgia this Fall. Spots are filling up quickly so reserve your spot today. These training courses are for clinicians working with children with cerebral palsy. Early Cerebral Palsy Upper Limb Intervention Course(Multi-Sensory, Constraint Induced Movement […]
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CPF Launches Adaptive Summer Camp Guide for 2025
CPF Launches Adaptive Summer Camp Guide for 2025 Summer Camp is an experience that can benefit all children – including children with Cerebral Palsy! There are a number of adaptive summer camps across the US designed to create opportunities for children with disabilities to make friends, learn new skills, build confidence, have an adventure, make a […]
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New CP Health Podcast! Learn About the Importance of Oral Health in Cerebral Palsy
New CP Health Podcast! Learn About the Importance of Oral Health in Cerebral Palsy Meet Dentists Dr. Erica Caffrey and Dr. Sydnee Chavis who specialize in patients with disabilities. Our new podcast episode focuses on oral health for individuals with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities across the life span. Drs Caffrey and Chavis both have a […]
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MARCH 25th IS NATIONAL CEREBAL PALSY AWARENESS DAY IN THE UNITED STATES
Highlighting the Most Common Lifelong Motor Impairment Affecting more than 1,000,000 Americans & 17,000,000 People Worldwide We are proud of our leadership making a positive difference for millions of people living with cerebral palsy, and their families on National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day – and every day” — Cynthia Frisina NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, […]
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UCC announces groundbreaking research project on cerebral palsy to provide ‘better outcomes’ for children
A cerebral palsy register is to be established for the first time in Ireland as part of a groundbreaking €11.6m research project. It will track the rate of the condition here and enable access to the best research and clinical trials. It was announced at University College Cork (UCC) on Friday at the launch of […]
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Lily Collison: The earlier children with cerebral palsy can get life-changing surgery the better
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Collison brothers-funded programme aims to halve diagnosis time for cerebral palsy
Our Impact
Building scalable models globally to eliminate healthcare gaps
We work with the world’s best healthcare professionals and scientists to deliver groundbreaking research and partner with governments and academia to bring about systems change to radically improve the prevention, detection and treatment of CP, right across the lifespan.
Who We Are
It All Starts with Our Team
We are a diverse team of experts with an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of people with cerebral palsy and their families. Our combined experience in healthcare, inclusive education, research, partnerships and advocacy-paired with our lived experience – make us a driving force for positive change.
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The Impact of Cerebral Palsy
over 13 trillion us dollars
That’s the estimated total additional lifelong healthcare costs for the cerebral palsy population, which places a tremendous burden on families, healthcare systems, insurance and government entities. This number does not include lost wages, underemployment and other economic impacts to both the individual with cerebral palsy and other family members and care takers. Cerebral Palsy has been historically overlooked and under funded despite the millions of people it impacts.
Donate and Change Lives
Your donation goes towards
- Helping train clinicians all around the world
- Cutting-edge research for improved quality of life for people with cerebral palsy
- Ensuring that interventions for cerebral palsy begin as soon as possible
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