Chase High hosts Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day | News … – The Daily Courier

HENRIETTA A full house gathered to watch a baseball game at Chase High School on Tuesday night, but it was William Bennett and Brendan Thompson who stole the show before the Chase-East Rutherford game even began.

Brendan and William both have cerebral palsy. The two had the opportunity to throw out the first pitch before the baseball game as a part of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month.

Faculty, staff and students were encouraged to wear green and sport green ribbons to support those with cerebral palsy as part of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, hosted by Chase High School's Unified Champions Club, formerly known as Project Unify. There are four students at Chase High School who are affected by cerebral palsy.

"A special thanks goes out to Chase High School baseball coach Tony Wall for his support of our students and our program," said EC (Exceptional Children) Teacher Robin Parsons.

Brendan graduated in 2016, but continues to serve as the baseball manager, while Bennett is a sophomore.

"William is always happy," said Parsons. "And Brendan is a very friendly person."

According to Parsons, the idea for the cerebral palsy day was brought to the Unified Champions Club by Brendan's mom.

"The Unified Champions Club thought it would be a good idea to promote it school wide in support of those at Chase with cerebral palsy," she said.

Cerebral palsy is not a genetic disorder and there is no known cure.

According to cdc.gov, cerebral palsy is the most common motor disability in childhood and approximately one in 323 children have been identified with cerebral palsy.

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