A Historic Milestone — 70 Platinum Years of Impact
This year, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation celebrates an extraordinary milestone — seven decades of transforming what’s possible for the 50 million people living with cerebral palsy around the world.
From our earliest days to today’s cutting-edge initiatives, CPF has led bold, collaborative efforts to:
- Advance early detection and intervention
- Accelerate groundbreaking research and improve lifelong health
- Ensure that people with cerebral palsy are fully included in education, healthcare, employment, and society
Through global partnerships and evidence-driven action, we are working to improve lives across the lifespan — and to create a future where cerebral palsy is no longer a barrier to opportunity.
Our Mission in Action
At this year’s Annual Benefit Gala, we will celebrate and honor the leaders, innovators, and advocates who have led the way over the past 70 years, and are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. This will be an evening to:
- Honor our progress made over the past 70 years, and the people who led the way
- Inspire action toward the next cerebral palsy breakthroughs
- Mobilize support for our work ahead that will change the future of cerebral palsy and improve countless lives.
Your generosity will enable CPF to:
- Fund groundbreaking research into treatments and potential cures, including stem cell therapies, neuroprotective strategies, and predictive diagnostics.
- Advance early detection and intervention by training thousands of healthcare providers and screening tens of thousands of infants annually — changing the trajectory of children’s lives.
- Improve healthcare outcomes across the lifespan, with a focus on the transition to adulthood, mental health, and aging with Cerebral Palsy.
- Champion inclusion and opportunity through education, employment, and accessibility initiatives that foster independence and open doors to opportunity.
Why Your Support Matters
Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong physical impairment, affecting more than 17 million people around the world. The healthcare costs and economic impacts of cerebral palsy exceed $13 billion each year — a figure that represents not only a financial burden but also an urgent call to action.
With your support, we can change the equation — driving innovation, improving outcomes, and building a more inclusive world.
