February may be a short month, but there is no shortage of CPATH events, contests, and announcements happening now and throughout March - CP Awareness Month!!
From our "Go Green" contest, photo-sharing campaign, run for a cause, all-ability skate, playdates, Amplify Austin Happy Hour, Austin Spurs Community Night, ongoing Green Machines practices, and several community events, there are many ways to get connect with CPATH.
If that isn't enough...we are introducing a Fall Camp Retreat for our friends 16+ AND our Equipment Closet has surpassed 2 MILLION in equipment distribution value. WOW!!!
READ ON for ALL Details!!!
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Calling All Community Partners!!
Join our March 2023 GO GREEN Contest
To celebrate CP Awareness Month we are challenging
YOU to a "Go Green" decorating contest.
The winning entry will get BRAGGING rights, a trophy, & a sweet treat delivered 3/24/23.
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Guidelines:
- Open to anyone in the community that wishes to support CP Awareness.
- Decorate "any space" for the month of March - CP Awareness Month.
- Photos of your decorations should be emailed to CPATH info@cpathtexas.org or posted on social media by March 22nd (Be sure to tag CPATH if posting!).
- Volunteer judges will look for creativity, visual impact, & effort.
Need help getting started? We have FREE Awareness Decorating Kits with helpful information, quick tips, resources, and swag to decorate. Reach out to kelli@cpathtexas.org to get yours!!
Share on social media tagging CPATHtexas and using these hashtags:
#GOGREEN4CPATH, #CPATHtexas, #CPawareness
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CP Awareness Month Photo Celebration
Enter for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card
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Help us spotlight CP AWARENESS MONTH by submitting your photos/short videos highlighting the many facets of life with CP.
- Part of our mission is spreading awareness and educating the community -- pictures tell 1,000 words!
- Submitted photos and videos to CPATH may be used on our social media and website pages and may appear in our media campaigns.
- Everyone who submits a photo or video will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card.
- We appreciate your willingness to Share your Story!
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Running the 2023 Austin Half & Full Marathon on February 19th?
You can run and fundraise for CPATH. Start your campaign & run for a cause HERE!! |
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Mark your Calendars, March 25th, 2023 as we will host a Community Event to celebrate CP Awareness Day!! Details SOON! |
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February 18, 2023 | 5pm - 6pm
All mobility aids are welcome on the ice & ice hockey volunteers will be on hand to help skate. RSVP to victoria@cpathtexas.org by 2/10/23 |
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Young siblings are welcome. Coffee & donuts will be on-hand!
RSVP to Kelli@cpathtexas.org by Monday, February 20th with the name/age of your child/siblings attending.
*South CPALS Littles Playdate* coming soon! Date TBA
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Amplify Austin CPATH Happy Hour
Thursday, March 2nd | 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Zilker Brewing Company & Taproom: 1701 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
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Join us at the Austin Spurs v. Greensboro Swarm basketball game on Friday, March 10, 2023 for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Night.
CPATH will have a reserved section of seats (FREE for you!) for a super fun family night. Tickets are limited...Reserve yours HERE today.
Ticket requests must be received by February 24th.
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Score with the Green Machines. NEW players are welcome so spread the word!! We have a fun-filled season including a Green Machines team demo at The Granny Games on 3/4/23. Registration: HERE
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CPATH is excited to offer TWO OPTIONS for Camp this year!
Our annual spring Camp CPals will stay focused on families with younger kids & our NEW Fall Camp Retreat will be for families & individuals ages 16 and older.
Both overnight weekend camps will offer adaptive activities & rewarding experiences! Families/individuals are responsible for all personal care & medical needs and one participant must have a cerebral palsy diagnosis.
Next Steps: Select the Camp for you and complete the appropriate interest form below!
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The Equipment Closet has surpassed 2 MILLION!!!! Over $2,000,000 worth of equipment has been distributed to new users through our Equipment Closet since 2019.
Hundreds and hundreds of people have been positively impacted.
THANK YOU NOBEL CRAIG!! The expertise and dedication you provide to CPATH and, more importantly to our Equipment Closet users, is second to none.
ANYONE is welcome to utilize the Closet. A CP diagnosis is not required.
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Our GRANT Program provides up to $500 in financial assistance for families, caretakers, and individuals with cerebral palsy. Grant monies include therapies, camps, medical needs, and more.
How can we help you? APPLY TODAY for immediate consideration.
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The Destination…Life Regional Transition Fair and Conference helps Central Texas families prepare and support their student(s) with disabilities for life beyond high school. Families can expect to gather information and gain access to experts on how to help their student(s) with disabilities ranging from early childhood through high school to successfully transition to adulthood. RSVP
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Camp in Motion - Applications for camp are considered on a first come first serve basis. Camper applications are limited to individuals with physical limitations (cerebral palsy, brain injury etc).
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