September 2018

Join us in supporting Central Texas families and individuals living with cerebral palsy.  Purchase your Light the Path 2018 tickets here . If you are unable to join us, please consider making a donation here . All donations are greatly appreciated and take us another step forward on our Path!!

Light Our Path with a Sponsorship

Your generous sponsorship will greatly impact our efforts to provide continued programs and services to our community. Questions? Email us: info@cpathtexas.org

UPCOMING EVENTS Mark your calendars now for our latest social opportunities!

September 22nd: 9:00 - 12:00 Special Needs Family Jamboree at Play for All Park See details and registration here!! Visit CPATH"s Wheel of Fun booth!! September 23rd: 11:00 - 1:00 Teen and Adult Adaptive Rowing. Contact Kelli@cpathtexas.org for details. September 26th 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch and Learn. Guest speaker Anna Mallet, Outreach specialist will discuss Able Accounts, the savings account program for individuals with disabilities. RSVP: Victoria@cpathtexas.org See flyer for details. October 24, 2018 7:00 - 10:00 Light The Path Fundraising Event. Visit our website for sponsorship, ticket, and in-kind donation opportunities https://cpathtexas.org/light-the-path/ November 4th: Respite Day 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ SW YMCA. RSVP to Marielle@cpathtexas.org November 10th: CPATH is hosting an event at iFly. 9:00 - 11:00 am Sign-ups and Details TBA. December 9th: Respite Day with Round Rock Parks Dept. Time TBD

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Start Up Wheelchair Basketball in the Austin Area!! They are seeking kids ages 6-13 years old with a physical disability that can manually propel a wheelchair and follow a coach’s lead! Weekly practices will be held on Sunday afternoons, beginning Sept 8th. Sport wheelchairs are provided. This team will be part of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association and a ton fun!!! Contact Dawn at dawn.mckeag@gmail.com for registration.

POWER Soccer Clinic- Coming to Austin Power chair soccer clinic is coming to Austin in October with a goal of starting a power soccer team here! Go to http://powersoccergroup.org/events for information and registration.

Hippotherapy Study Texas A&M and R.O.C.K. ( Ride on Center for Kids) is conducting a study with the A&M Mechanical Engineering department. They are researching the movements of horses and riders during HPOT sessions. This study is looking for children between 3-14 years old, who carry a diagnosis of spastic CP, to participate in the study. For this pilot study, they are looking for children who can walk - with or without assistance (Gross Motor Function Classification System level I or II). Dates are flexible. Contact: Dr. Priscilla Lightsey, PT, DPT, MA, HPCS at priscilla@rockride.org

Our CPATH Grant Program  provides financial assistance for families, care takers, and individuals with cerebral palsy. Items considered for this grant include but are not limited to: medical equipment; therapy and tools; camps and recreation.  Apply now for immediate consideration

Cerebral palsy is a long-term medical condition that requires support and services throughout a lifetime. Your donation to CPATH will help us provide essential programs, financial grants, advocacy, and outreach services to the Central Texas community.

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