HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Ask your lawmakers to support Cerebral Palsy research funding today 

- It’s easy to do!

STEP 1. Find your US Senators and Representatives contact information here:

STEP 2. Using the links above, please send a message to your lawmakers. You can copy and paste the template below or write your own message. Please include your own reasons why funding Cerebral Palsy research is important to you.

"Subject: Cerebral Palsy Needs More Research Investment!

Dear [Elected Official's Name],

I am writing to urge your support for increased federal funding for cerebral palsy research. Did you know that Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong physical disability affecting more than 1,000,000 individuals and families across the United States?

Despite its prevalence, cerebral palsy research tremendously lags behind other conditions, leading to limited treatment options across the lifespan, negatively impacting long term outcomes and quality of life. The Cerebral Palsy community deserves better.

By allocating much needed research funding, new insights into the causes of cerebral palsy can be unlocked, effective interventions can be identified, and important efforts can be established towards finding a cure.  This would reduce healthcare costs in the US by billions of dollars and change the future for families like mine.

(add personal story)

I urge you to prioritize federal funding for cerebral palsy research in the upcoming budget cycle. By supporting increased investment in research, you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by cerebral palsy and their families.

Thank you for your attention to this important issue. I look forward to your support for federal cerebral palsy research investment.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP Code]"

STEP 3. Please forward this email to your friends and family and encourage them to contact their lawmakers as well! The more of us that lawmakers hear from, the more likely they are to take action and support cerebral palsy research funding.

Thank you for your support of the cerebral palsy community!