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Wed 21 May 2025

Bold graphic promoting STEPtember 2025. The word “STEPtember” is displayed prominently in large, stylized text on a dark blue background. Below it reads “2025 Challenge is Coming Soon,” framed by green dotted arrow graphics pointing inward. The logo for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation is displayed in the bottom right corner on a bright teal strip.
CPARF Turns 10 and STEPtember Is Bigger Than Ever!
Are you ready for STEPtember 2025? We’re officially in double digits — CPARF is celebrating 10 years of funding groundbreaking cerebral palsy research and driving innovation forward. And there’s no better way to mark this milestone than with our biggest, boldest STEPtember yet. Thanks to you, STEPtember has grown into a global movement that powers […]
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Thu 15 May 2025

Illustration promoting birthday fundraisers for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation. The left side features a green box with the message “Celebrate Your Birthday with Purpose” and the CPARF logo. The background is a cheerful pattern of cakes, balloons, and presents. On the right, a photo shows a joyful group of people, including children and adults, throwing confetti around a birthday cake. The bottom of the photo reads “Happy Birthday!” in playful blue script.
Celebrate Your Birthday with Purpose
Celebrate Your Birthday with Purpose: Start a Fundraiser That Changes Lives Birthdays are for joy, reflection, and connection — and now, they can help fund groundbreaking research, fuel innovation in assistive technology, and create lasting change for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Celebrate your special day by starting a customized birthday fundraiser to […]
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Thu 01 May 2025

Graphic for Mental Health Awareness Month. On the right side, there's a beige cutout of a human head in profile with colorful flowers flowing out from the top, symbolizing mental well-being. On the left, a blue box contains CPARF's white logo and white text: "Mental Health Awareness Month. 5 Ways to Care for Yourself — and Why Inclusive Mental Health Support Matters."
Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month: 5 Ways to Care for Yourself — and Why Inclusive Mental Health Support Matters   As we enter May, Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of openly discussing mental health, something that affects us all but often goes unspoken. At CPARF, we know that mental health care is for […]
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Thu 24 Apr 2025

Watercolor illustration of a smiling woman with dark skin and curly black hair wearing glasses and a peach sweater, sitting at a desk holding colorful charts. She is surrounded by colorful papers, and abstract charts in the background. A purple banner reads: “Make a Difference with Your Donor-Advised Fund. Join the #HalfMyDAF Movement.” The white logo for the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation appears above the text in the right-hand corner of the purple banner.
Make a Difference with Your DAF
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Thu 17 Apr 2025

The Disability Impact Registry
The Disability Impact Registry By: Molly Lazarus, Director of Remarkable US As I have been tracking the news and the posts and asks from the disabled community, it has occurred to me that the chaos of the current administration is providing a buffer for the sometimes slow and sometimes sudden losses that are impacting the disabled community. […]
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Wed 09 Apr 2025

Purple graphic with bold white text that reads: 'Be Part of the 2025 Remarkable US Accelerator.' Logos for Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation and Remarkable are displayed at the bottom left. A pink and purple gradient shape decorates the top right corner.
2025 Remarkable US Accelerator: Applications Open
We’re thrilled to announce that applications for the 2025 Remarkable US Accelerator are officially open! If you’re a startup founder or team innovating in disability technology and working toward a future that’s inclusive, accessible, and empowering, this is your opportunity to take your venture to the next level. CPARF’s technology accelerator, Remarkable US, is the […]
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Fri 28 Mar 2025

Graphic with a green background and white text that reads: 'Keeping it Real: An Anonymous Story. A series of personal stories that will take you deeper into the lives of people with CP. PART FOUR.' The bottom section is blue with white text that says 'Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2025' and includes the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation logo.
Keeping It Real: An Anonymous Story, Part 4
We recently connected with someone in our community who wanted to share their story anonymously. Check out the part three below. The final part will be available on Friday, March 28.
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Thu 20 Mar 2025

Graphic with a green background and white text that reads: 'Keeping it Real: An Anonymous Story. A series of personal stories that will take you deeper into the lives of people with CP. PART THREE.' The bottom section is blue with white text that says 'Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2025' and includes the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation logo.
Keeping It Real: An Anonymous Story, Part 3
We recently connected with someone in our community who wanted to share their story anonymously. Check out the part three below. The final part will be available on Friday, March 28.
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Fri 14 Mar 2025

Graphic with a green background and white text that reads: 'Keeping it Real: An Anonymous Story. A series of personal stories that will take you deeper into the lives of people with CP. PART TWO.' On the left side, there is a white outline illustration of a person skiing down a slope using adaptive equipment. The bottom section is blue with white text that says 'Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month 2025' and includes the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation logo.
Keeping It Real: An Anonymous Story, Part 2
We recently connected with someone in our community who wanted to share their story anonymously. Check out part two below and stay tuned for more installments soon.
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