World Cerebral Palsy Day – October 6th

Skip to content Home A global day for millions World Cerebral Palsy Day is a movement for and by the 50 million people living with CP, their families, and their supporters. Join us to celebrate, advocate, and take action. Join us Share your story We’re all different. We’re stronger together. World Cerebral Palsy Day is about recognition, inclusion, and action for the 50 million people world-wide that live with cerebral palsy. It’s a day to celebrate the achievements of the CP community, challenge barriers, and push for a more accessible, inclusive world. Days Hours Minutes Seconds 187

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Share your story Every person’s journey with cerebral palsy is different - and that’s something worth sharing. From personal reflections to moments of advocacy, these stories show the power of being unique and united. Share your story

Their Dreams Take Flight

Before joining Akkara Foundation, I had heard about Cerebral Palsy (CP). I had read about it, studied it, and seen

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No Limits!

My son, Charles Pratt, has CP. We have always thought of how to adapt to his needs. It’s been hard

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Never Give up-My Life with Schizencephaly

Hi, I’m Shaelyn Wheeler. I was diagnosed with Schizencephaly resulting in Cerebral Palsy at 15 months old.

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Together, we can create change

Join us and be part of the movement. Partner with us Share your story About cerebral palsy Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong physical disability, affecting a person's ability to walk, move, or communicate. It is caused by an injury to the developing brain, but every individual’s experience with cerebral palsy is unique. Some people require lifelong support, while others live independently. Every story is different, but our community stands together—unique and united. Want to learn more? Read about CP

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World Cerebral Palsy Day brings together the global CP community on 6th October to raise awareness and celebrate. #UniqueAndUnited #WorldCPDay

That’s a wrap on World CP Day 2025! 💚Together, our global community of 50 million people with cerebral palsy, and 350 million parents, caregivers and family members, showed what it means to be #UniqueANDUnited.Thank you for sharing your voices, stories and smiles. 🙌🙌 #worldcpday

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That’s a wrap on World CP Day 2025! 💚Together, our global community of 50 million people with cerebral palsy, and 350 million parents, caregivers and family members, showed what it means to be #UniqueANDUnited.Thank you for sharing your voices, stories and smiles. 🙌🙌 #worldcpday ...

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What an incredible World CP Day! 💚 We love seeing so many joyful posts from all over the world, a true reflection of how we’re all #UniqueANDUnited.Keep them coming! Tag us @worldcpday in your photos and videos so we can continue to feature your stories and celebrate this amazing community together. 🌍✨#worldcpday

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What an incredible World CP Day! 💚 We love seeing so many joyful posts from all over the world, a true reflection of how we’re all #UniqueANDUnited.Keep them coming! Tag us @worldcpday in your photos and videos so we can continue to feature your stories and celebrate this amazing community together. 🌍✨#worldcpday ...

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Tomorrow is World CP Day! 💚 Here’s Agnes sharing “things I wish people knew about cerebral palsy.” Tag @worldcpday in your photos and videos for a chance to be featured. #UniqueANDUnited #WorldCPDay

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Tomorrow is World CP Day! 💚 Here’s Agnes sharing “things I wish people knew about cerebral palsy.” Tag @worldcpday in your photos and videos for a chance to be featured. #UniqueANDUnited #WorldCPDay ...

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Meet Vero and Sebastián 💚💬 “CP is not a disease, it’s a condition — and it doesn’t stop you from achieving anything in life.”Join Vero in flooding the feed on October 6 with your stories, your faces, and your strength. Together, we’ll show the world what it means to be #UniqueANDUnited #WorldCPDay

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Meet Vero and Sebastián 💚💬 “CP is not a disease, it’s a condition — and it doesn’t stop you from achieving anything in life.”Join Vero in flooding the feed on October 6 with your stories, your faces, and your strength. Together, we’ll show the world what it means to be #UniqueANDUnited #WorldCPDay ...

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Meet Chad, Founder of Doing Things Hard My Way 💪 Here to remind us that cerebral palsy is not a limitation, and we couldn’t agree more!Share your story and tag @worldcpday in your videos, photos, or messages for a chance to be featured too. 🌍💚#UniqueANDUnited #WorldCPDay@chadwillia1

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Meet Chad, Founder of Doing Things Hard My Way 💪 Here to remind us that cerebral palsy is not a limitation, and we couldn’t agree more!Share your story and tag @worldcpday in your videos, photos, or messages for a chance to be featured too. 🌍💚#UniqueANDUnited #WorldCPDay@chadwillia1 ...

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In just 3 days, the world will unite for cerebral palsy. Post your story, photo, or message with #UniqueANDUnited and remember to tag us @worldcpday so we can feature you!#worldcpday

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In just 3 days, the world will unite for cerebral palsy. Post your story, photo, or message with #UniqueANDUnited and remember to tag us @worldcpday so we can feature you!#worldcpday ...

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Add your voice to the movement by posting with #UniqueANDUnited. Together, we’ll show the world what unity looks like.Remember to tag us @worldcpday so we can repost!#worldcpday

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Add your voice to the movement by posting with #UniqueANDUnited. Together, we’ll show the world what unity looks like.Remember to tag us @worldcpday so we can repost!#worldcpday ...

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Meet Jacob! VP of CP Denmark. Jacob speaks about what this year’s theme #UniqueANDUnited means to him!“People with CP we are a very diverse group…even though we have CP in different ways, we share a common understanding of each other. That makes me proud…” It makes us proud too, Jacob!@cpdanmark@jacobnossell#WorldCPDay

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Meet Jacob! VP of CP Denmark. Jacob speaks about what this year’s theme #UniqueANDUnited means to him!“People with CP we are a very diverse group…even though we have CP in different ways, we share a common understanding of each other. That makes me proud…” It makes us proud too, Jacob!@cpdanmark@jacobnossell#WorldCPDay ...

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