We Need Strong Advocacy For Those With CP

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

Different countries commemorated World Cerebral Palsy (CP) Day, on October 6, 2019 to raise awareness and give people with Cerebral Palsy a platform to speak out.

Cheshire Foundation joined other countries on October 4, 2019, starting with a short celebration in Mogoditshane, ending at its headquarters still at the peri-urban village.

Commemorated under the theme ‘Go Green For Cerebral Palsy’, this year 74 countries observed the day to show support for those living with the complex lifelong disability, which does not have a cure.

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