Category Archives: Cerebral Palsy

18/05/2020 The founder of theSteveMorganFoundation announced in March he would be giving up to 1m a week to charities in Merseyside, North Wales and Cheshire faced with a cashflow crisis as a result of Covid-19. In the first eight weeks the Covid-19 Emergency Fund has made more than 400 awards to frontline charities helping overonemillionpeople Continue reading →

A DEVASTATED family has paid tribute to an inspirational woman with cerebral palsy, who died one month after fulfilling her wish of appearing in a newspaper. Amanda (Mandy) Bullock, 50, who had cerebral palsy all her life, died on April 6 after being diagnosed with oesophagus cancer in December. When her family was told there were no treatment options available, they sought to fulfill the only wish on her bucket list- to be in the Warrington Guardian Continue reading →

My brother has seen a lot of birthdays in his sixty-plus years, but nothing quite like this one. Actually, Joe has never seen a birthday. Soon after he was born two months early and tinier than the Tiny Tears doll I got that Christmas he was blinded by too much oxygen in an incubator that kept him alive Continue reading →

Joplin families and individuals who attend Camp Barnabas, a Christian summer camp tailored to children and adults with special needs and chronic illnesses, are devastated that lasting memories wont be made there this year. The Camp Barnabas team recently announced that all of their summer sessions, which take place on a weekly basis in Purdy, are canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Summer sessions usually start at the end of May and go through early July Continue reading →

Nicole Workman, MCBDD Published 12:05 p.m. ET April 19, 2020 Nolan Levy(Photo: Submitted) Emily and Ron Levy were just getting used to parenting when they found out that they were going to have their second child Continue reading →

HOMESTEAD (KDKA) As the Coronavirus lingers on, we continue to see neighbors helping neighbors. That was evident today in Homestead where volunteers gave out hundreds of meals at Barrett Elementary to people who may need a little extra help. It helps the community so much because none of us are working are were trying to keep safe like were told, Lois Mahnone said. Continue reading →

Young disabled woman in a wheelchair playing with dog and friends. I have cerebral palsy and depression. I live with cerebral palsy. Continue reading →

Deadline has confirmed that Universal is developing a feature take on Mark Watson and Oliver Haruds 2015 graphic novelDan and Sam from Picador publishing. Japanese director Hikari, who helmed the Berlin Film Festival Audience Award winner 37 Seconds,will direct. The drama, which follows a young Japanese woman who suffers from cerebral palsy, was acquired by Netflix which streamed it earlier this year Continue reading →

After more than three weeks in lockdown, every one of us is no doubt feeling the effects. But for anyone with learning disabilities, being isolated for so long can be particularly difficult. ITV News has heard from those struggling to understand the drastic changes in their day-to-day lives, which have left them feeling frustrated and frightened. Continue reading →

The people who work with him cant wait to get him back. MIDDLETOWN Close to 100 cars, many decked out with signs and balloons, formed a procession from the Newport Vineyards to the Island Drive home of Dr. James Valente late Saturday afternoon Continue reading →