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March 1 marks the beginning of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month - a time to celebrate and recognize individuals with cerebral palsy and their families, who are often overlooked. This awareness month is a great opportunity to educate the public about cerebral palsy, its symptoms, causes and treatments. Since the 1950s, medical professionals have been researching this neurological disorder in order to further understand and treat it more effectively. Various national organizations exist today to help those living with cerebral palsy as well as spread awareness about the condition.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1860</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cerebral Palsy Discovery</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first description of Cerebral Palsy was recorded by Dr. William John Little, who first recognized the condition and it was later named after him as Little's Disease.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1897</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Definition of CP</div><div class='timeline-text'>Austrian neurologist Sigmund Freud first suggested that the condition could be caused by abnormal development before birth.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1940s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>United Cerebral Palsy Foundation</div><div class='timeline-text'>United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Foundation was established to provide services and resources for individuals with CP and their families.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National CP Awareness Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Senator Robert Casey of Pennsylvania presented the resolution to recognize National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day on March 25.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National CP Awareness Month</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United States Senate unanimously declared March as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month to raise public awareness about the disorder.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend an awareness event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Many events are held throughout the month to raise awareness for Cerebral Palsy. Attend one of these events and show your support.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Read up on Cerebral Palsy and learn more about the condition. Knowledge is power and understanding the condition can help you be a better advocate for those with CP.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to research</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a donation to a charity that is dedicated to researching and finding treatments for CP. Find out which charities are doing the most work in this field and make a contribution.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer your time</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look for local organizations or charities that are specifically devoted to helping those with CP. Many of these organizations need volunteers to help with their many activities and programs.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread the word</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use social media to spread the word about National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and share information about CP with your friends and family.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Raising Awareness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month is a great opportunity to raise awareness about this condition and spread facts about it. This can help reduce stigma and build support for those affected by it, which in turn helps them lead better lives.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Finding Support</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By raising awareness of cerebral palsy, more people are able to find support, resources, and even advice on how to cope with the condition. There are also organizations and charities that offer support on a national, regional and local level.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Improving Quality of Life</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Raising awareness of cerebral palsy helps increase access to medical care, education and other services. This ultimately leads to improved quality of life for those affected by or living with this condition.</p></div></div>
National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month is celebrated on March 1 every year. In 2024, National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month will begin on a Friday.
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