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The 2018 CPSK Cerebral Palsy Charity Walk

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The Cerebral Palsy Society of Kenya (CPSK) fraternity wishes to invite you the 2018 Cerebral Palsy Charity Walk which is scheduled to take place on 23 rd June 2018 at Citam Buruburu . As you are aware, CPSK has been a leader in the campaign to create awareness and advocate for the rights of persons afflicted by Cerebral Palsy (CP) in Kenya. This year’s theme is ‘Every Child Counts’ . This year,  we intend to raise  20 Million  to buy  two mini vans  to facilitate the transportation of children to – and from- the CPSK special school. The school has admitted 45 learners, out of these children 20 cannot report because of lack of transport.    As you are aware, the transport system in Kenya is not equipped for children/persons with CP. The society has also not yet understood the condition and hence still stare or stigmatize the families. Currently the society uses a van donated by one of the parents - the van can only accommodate 11 children at a time - because of the number and
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Going Back to Basics about Cerebral Palsy

How well do you understand Cerebral Palsy?  Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition caused by injury to the parts of the brain that control our ability to use our muscles and bodies. Cerebral means having to do with the brain. Palsy means problems with using the muscles. Often the injury happens before birth, sometimes during delivery, or soon after being born. Physical symptoms typically appear in the first few years of life hence the need of early intervention.   Infants with cerebral palsy are frequently slow to reach developmental milestones such as learning to roll over, sit, crawl, smile, or walk. CP can be mild, moderate, or severe. Mild CP may mean a child is clumsy, moderate CP may mean the child walks with a limp or may need a special leg brace or a cane. More severe CP can affect all parts of a child’s physical abilities. A child with moderate or severe CP may have to use a wheelchair and other special equipment. Sometimes children with CP can also have learning problems, sp
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