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Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy

$65M FOR THE ONTARIO BRAIN INSTITUTE TO ACCELERATE SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE BRAIN HEALTH – Canada NewsWire

Posted: Published on January 19th, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 /CNW/ -The Government of Ontario has committed $60 million dollars over a three-year period to support the Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) in its mission to accelerate solutions that improve brain health. OBI's renewal also includes an additional $5 million to launch the Centre for Analytics, an initiative supporting the development of neuroanalytical skills and AI models while maximizing the value of the data collected across OBI's research network. Continue reading

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Novel exercise approach offers significant benefits for children with cerebral palsy – News-Medical.Net

Posted: Published on January 8th, 2024

Children with cerebral palsy (CP) have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by The University of Queensland. Dr Sarah Reedman, a research fellow at UQ's Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, is leading the Run4HealthCP program which enables participants with walking difficulties to use a frame to run. Young people between the ages of 8 and 21 years were recruited to take part in a 12-week randomized Frame Running trial, a sport tipped to be included in the Brisbane 2032 Paralympic Games. Continue reading

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Supported running benefits kids with cerebral palsy, study shows – Canadian Running Magazine

Posted: Published on January 8th, 2024

In a groundbreaking initiative, children with cerebral palsy (CP) demonstrated remarkable improvements in enhanced cardiovascular fitness and mobility after participating in a study involving frame running, the University of Queensland News reported. Frame running involves using a wheeled frame with a saddle and body support, and was developed to assist people with CP or related neuromuscular disorders. The athlete steers the structure using his/her hands or arms, the website explains Continue reading

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QBE North America Employees Take Over 17 Million Steps to Raise More Than $50K for Cerebral Palsy Research – PR Newswire

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

More than 100 employees participated to aid Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --For the fifth straight year, QBE North America employees participated in STEPtember, a month spent taking millions of steps to raise funds for Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) Continue reading

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation Celebrates Continued Collaboration With QBE North America – PR Web

Posted: Published on December 6th, 2023

"QBE exemplifies what it means to be an ally," said CPARF Executive Director Michael Pearlmutter. Continue reading

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United Cerebral Palsy out to raise $1.5M for Well church site renovations – The Business Journal

Posted: Published on June 26th, 2022

Roger Slingerman, executive director of United Cerebral Palsy Central California cuts a ribbon Wednesday at the nonprofits future home in Northeast Fresno. Photo by Breanna Hardy United Cerebral Palsy Central California started in 1954 with one program to cater to people with the motor disability. Continue reading

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Boy with Cerebral Palsy Walks to his Twin for First Time, Video Leaves Viewers Emotional – News18

Posted: Published on June 26th, 2022

The joy of the siblings is melting hearts online. (Screengrab: @GoodNewsCorres1) The heartwarming video of a child with cerebral palsy walking to his twin brother for the first time is melting hearts online. Continue reading

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Wheelchair/walker bags wanted for United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona – KGUN 9 Tucson News

Posted: Published on June 26th, 2022

(TUCSON), Ariz. (KGUN)It may be six months until Christmas, but it's less than one month until Christmas in July. Tucson business Cathey's Sewing & Vacuum is preparing for its annual Christmas in July celebration, benefitting the non-profit United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona (UCPSA). Continue reading

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A voice from the grave wants everyone to know: Be not afraid! Terry Plutos Faith & You – cleveland.com

Posted: Published on June 26th, 2022

CLEVELAND, Ohio I see in people what God wants me to see. Those words coming from most other people would sound pretentious and strange. Continue reading

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Army couple to receive $15M settlement for botched delivery at Tripler hospital – Stars and Stripes

Posted: Published on June 26th, 2022

A federal judge in Hawaii approved a $15 million settlement for Sean and Carolyn Galbreath over brain damage to their son, shown here soon after his birth on Feb. 17, 2018, at Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii. (Law firm of Turbin Chu Heidt) HONOLULU A federal judge in Hawaii has approved a $15 million settlement for an Army couple whose son suffered brain damage from lack of oxygen during his delivery at Tripler Army Medical Center in 2018. Continue reading

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