Why become a Changemaker for CP research?

How does becoming a Changemaker make a change? 

By setting up a monthly donation, you become a driving force behind life-changing progress across all stages of life by funding groundbreaking research and transformative innovations across key areas: 

  • Early Detection & Intervention: Funding research to give babies the best possible start. Early detection enhances the chance of successful intervention treatment and improves overall quality of life. 
  • Chronic Pain: Advancing research on chronic pain, focusing on prevention and new treatment development. These findings will help people lead fuller, less painful lives with enhanced career, education, and social opportunities. 
  • Genomics: Funding research that has the potential to transform lives by identifying genetic factors that contribute to various diagnoses. Advances in genomics means we can develop targeted therapies, earlier interventions, and improve quality of life with better care and support. 
  • Regenerative Medicine: Funding research that develops new treatments to heal tissues and cells to reorganize, optimize, or restore lost or damaged brain function. Now is the time to challenge and change ideas about brain repair.

How is CPARF making this a reality? 

In February 2023, CPARF and the Cerebral Palsy Research Network (CPRN) formed a partnership to further advance science and improve the quality of care for patients across an extensive hospital network throughout the US and Canada. Through this partnership, we’re accelerating the implementation of proven scientific advancements and benefiting individuals with cerebral palsy, their families, caregivers, and medical professionals.

By joining our community of Changemakers, you contribute to impactful partnerships and initiatives, accelerating the pace of change and bringing us closer to a future where children with cerebral palsy receive the best possible start in life, grow up with greater independence, and adults with cerebral palsy age with dignity.

Together, we’re not just imagining a better future for children and adults with cerebral palsy — we’re creating it.