WHO: You & all #CPstrong! Hosted by Katy (Fetters) Gaastra, Cerebral Palsy Strong’s founder. WHAT: Our second CP Social: Outdoor Edition. WHEN: Saturday, July 30, 2022 WHERE: Portland, Oregon — Kelley Point Park & the Arc’teryx PDX store. We’ll meet at KPP at 2:00pm and then Arc’Teryx for an evening happy hour after store close … [Read more…]
Let’s spread the word about World Cerebral Palsy Day this October 6th, 2019. “World Cerebral Palsy Day is a movement of people with Cerebral Palsy and their families, and the organisations that support them, in more than 75 countries. Our vision is to ensure that children and adults with Cerebral Palsy (CP) have the same … [Read more…]
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Our first-ever CP Social was so incredible! Wow– I am still overwhelmed at the experience we shared–I only wished it could’ve lasted longer! I want to thank all those who came, enjoyed some food & drink and good conversation. Who knew something so simple could feel so empowering and bring so much joy? Personally, I … [Read more…]
I’ve got some big news for you all… Are you ready? Here is your official invitation to our first ever CP Social! WHO: You! + your host, Katy Fetters & all #CPSTRONG! WHAT: A community-building event for young adults with cerebral palsy WHEN: Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 4-8PM with meet-ups throughout the weekend. WHERE: Mama’s on 39 in Huntington Beach, CA WHY: Because … [Read more…]
My recent announcement comes with so many emotions. I am excited, nervous, but most of all hopeful. 2019 marks 10 years since I began blogging on TeenCP, and it almost feels like another lifetime. I was a teenager in all regards–uncertain of everything, uncomfortable with my body. I recounted the many moments–good and ugly–in which … [Read more…]
Hi! If you are reading this, I probably sent you over here to read about a few things that might help with this new transition. 🙂 Here are just some stream-of-consciousness notes I had while thinking this through for my friend, Eabha. If you wear the ExoSym and would like to contribute some notes, please … [Read more…]
Hi everyone, I am equally nervous & excited to put this out there today–I am trying to organize a CP event to take place early next year and it only makes sense to start with your feedback. I am hoping you can take a look at the survey below & offer up your (anonymous) thoughts! … [Read more…]
EXOSYM + CEREBRAL PALSY WATCH HERE! Today is the last day of #cerebralpalsyawareness month & i didn’t even plan on having this video ready in time–how perfect! i hope you find this video useful, i had a lot of fun making it for you all! please feel free to share & tag your CP peeps! Below are … [Read more…]
Hi All, I’ve been meaning to get this up on the blog! A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to talk with Gale Straub, podcaster and founder of She Explores , an amazing online community and resource that highlights the experiences of women in the outdoors. We talked about everything from being identical twins, … [Read more…]