Top Results For: Cerebral Palsy

Despite being born with Cerebral Palsy, 16-year-old Sara had a dream to figure skate. Sara’s family was told that dream would never become a reality without intensive (and costly) physiotherapy – something her family simply could not afford. That’s when Variety – The Children’s Charity stepped in to help.

From hunting bugs and mixing potions, to indoor skydiving and running a kid’s marathon — Anna Siverns embodies courage. The nine-year-old with cerebral palsy has spent much of her life at the Edmonton rehabilitation hospital, as both an inpatient and outpatient. Quinn Ohler has more on why she’s being recognized as a 2025 Glenrose Courage...

Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day, and a Summerland girl living with the condition is working to make her community a more accessible place for all. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, six-year-old Holland has her sights set on upgrading her school’s playground.

Heading back to school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, but for kids with disabilities, the transition often comes with added challenges. Desiree Da Costa, who has Cerebral palsy and works at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, joins Liem Vu to share how her book “All About Me and Cerebral Palsy” is helping kids have...

A Lindsay man held a cycling fundraiser on the weekend to give back to the Five Counties Children’s Centre. Mike Hannah and others pedalled from Omemee to Lindsay in support of Five Counties. Born with cerebal palsy, Hannhah says he received speech and occupational therapy at Five Counties in 1976. That was a year after...

A Montreal man originally from Ukraine is doing his part to try and raise funds for so many suffering from the ravages of war. Jayme Doll reports.

A mother from Ennismore has raised more than $170,000 to help build an inclusive playground. She is inspired by her son who has cerebral palsy, and as Madeleine McColl tells us- she is getting plenty of support from the community.

A wheelchair-adapted van has been stolen from a man with Cerebral Palsy. As Victoria Femia reports, the Kelowna man says the vehicle was modified to meet his unique needs and without it, he has limited mobility.

WATCH: Looking back at the history of SaskAbilities as they celebrate 75 years in Saskatchewan. Saskatoon regional director Emily Hurd says the charitable organization support adults, youth, and children who are experiencing a disability. Hurd says 75 years ago a group of families with children who had cerebral palsy came together who wanted better programs...

WATCH: SaskAbilities regional director Emily Hurd says the charitable organization support adults, youth, and children are experiencing disability. Hurd says 75 years ago a group of families with children who had cerebral palsy came together who wanted better programs and services in the province. SaskAbilities now serves over 50,000 families every year.

‘Out of My Mind’ tells the inspiring tale of Melody, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy navigating life’s challenges. Stars Phoebe-Ray Taylor, in her debut film role, and Rosemarie DeWitt join us to share their experiences, the powerful messages of the film, and lessons for audiences. Phoebe-Ray also speaks about keeping in touch with Jennifer...

Carly Neis, who wrote and stars in “Tune to A”, explains what audiences can expect from the play that aims to share her experiences growing up in theatre with cerebral palsy.

Dana Geall is a mother, former elementary school teacher and author of See Me for Me. The newly released book was inspired by her children Taylor, Cole and Brody, triplets born prematurely, and as a result have cerebral palsy. Geall’s hope is to get the book into the hands of parents and primary school teachers...

Lucy uses a walker and manual wheelchair to get around but requires a Rifton Activity Chair to help support her weak muscles. The device will assist the 5-year-old with movement, coordination and balance

The community of Havelock is rallying around a special eleven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. They held a fundraiser on Sunday to help his family buy him a specialized chair. Germain Ma has the story.

Cole Bennett, 22, has Cerebral palsy, applied through the Sunshine Foundation to grant his wish to see Aerosmith, his favourite band. His wish was granted. The resident of Norwood, along with his brothers and sister, his mom and a family friend flew to Las Vegas to see the band up-close and backstage.

Accessibility Renovations for Kids, along with the Calgary Children’s Foundation, worked with others in the community to build a wheelchair ramp for five-year-old Jaydon Roth. Roth has a severe form of cerebral palsy and the new ramp means his parents no longer have to carry him and his wheelchair up the stairs to their home.

An 11-year-old boy got the chance of a lifetime, shopping for any toy he wanted in a toy dash at a Whitby Toys’R’Us.

After months of fundraising to get a procedure in the United States, Cameron Imrie and his family received some welcome news here in the GTA. The Imrie family held a final fundraiser on Friday with the help of a family that has gone through a similar experience. Aaron Streck has the story.

Wed, Jul 4: A nine-year-old Halifax girl who is non-verbal is being credited for saving her brother’s life, after the toddler fell into the backyard pool. Natasha Pace reports.