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Cerebral Palsy Sport is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of children and adults with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The condition affects around one in every 400 births and can be caused from lack of oxygen at birth, damage to the developing foetus, a viral infection, certain drugs or poor nutrition. The number of babies born with cerebral palsy is not declining.

People with the condition may find themselves marginalised in society and may have psychological problems due to frustrations caused by their disability.

Cerebral Palsy Sport aims to change all this. By engaging children and adults with cerebral palsy in sport, we help to build self-confidence, friendships and support networks. Individuals come to events and relish the opportunity to participate in sport in an inclusive environment where they are no longer made to feel ‘different’.

Some of our members go onto elite level performance. Indeed, members of Cerebral Palsy Sport have won more Paralympic medals than any other disability organisation. However, the charity is very much dedicated to grass-roots sport where participation can make huge improvements in lives affected by cerebral palsy.

The charity does not receive any central funding and relies on the community to help raise funds. Without the support of the public, Cerebral Palsy Sport could not continue delivering its packed programme of sporting events.