Today is a World’s First Day.
It’s World Cerebral Palsy Day.
The last
time I posted
about this topic,
we had just been told
my little nephew would later be
diagnosed
with cerebral palsy.
Later has come and gone…
We have an official
diagnosis.
Our Little Man could sit back
and complain that some of his
brain
messages don’t get
to the areas of his body
they should.
His gorgeous eyes don’t
always
pass on the images
of the beautiful things they see.
His neck sometimes
forgets
to hold his head up high
and sometimes, his little fingers
curl in to
fists.
He’s learning so much,
but in his own time.
He’s an inspiration:
his
effort…
his determination…
his patience…
his happiness.
People could sit back and complain.
They could whinge
and become frustrated
(which
he sometimes does!).
They could be dragged down
by their misfortune.
World Cerebral Palsy Day
is giving people a chance
to make things better.
Around 17 million people,
living with cerebral palsy,
are being given the chance
to make their world better…
Or, at least, to suggest
what they would need
to make their life easier.
Ideas will go on the
World Cerebral Palsy webpage.
Everyone can check the
ideas out
and vote on the concepts
they think will have the most
impact on improving
their life.
At the end of September,
a panel will choose
the best ideas,
solutions and inventions…
In November, people will be
invited to go on-line and suggest
how these ideas
could be turned into realities.
From December,
the submissions will be reviewed…
And, the best thing…
The products
(currently just wishful thinking!)
will be launched this time next year
– on the
2nd
What an incredible idea!
Check out the ideas here.
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