If you’re a parent, caregiver, relative or friend of a child with Cerebral Palsy please read and spread the word.

The Prevalence of Cerebral Palsy is Growing. Join Us to Help Find the Answers.

2010 is a pivotal year for Cerebral Palsy research and advocacy.  We now know that 1 in 268 children have Cerebral Palsy.  Over 800,000 Americans are affected, along with millions of family members, caregivers and loved ones.  ”Reaching For the Stars. A Foundation of Hope for Children with Cerebral Palsy” is committed like ever before to make a difference in the lives of children with Cerebral Palsy. We are actively supporting private and public research looking for root causes, new treatments, and ultimately a cure for Cerebral Palsy.  Won’t you join us?

In the U.S., we’ve launched several new chapters,  including Illinois, Ohio and New York – with more on the horizon.  See our new chapter page for more information.  Globally, we’re partnered with the AACPDM on a grant from the Australian CP Institute to build and launch an international CP website portal focused on epidemiology, physician care, and advocacy effort.  More details to come.

Also, be sure to consider being a part of the www.cpregistry.org – a wonderful initiative undertaken by the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, inconjunction with Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, La Rabida and Children’s Memorial Hospital. Please visit the website to learn more!

RFTS is partnering with Dr. Jan Brunstrom-Hernandez and a team of leading investigators from around the United States as part of the national clinical trial – “Baclofen Efficacy and Safety Trial – Pediatric Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study of Oral Baclofen for the Treatment of Spasticity Associated with Cerebral Palsy”. For additional information on this study and a list of participating sites please refer to the resource section of our website or click Here.

RFTS has a toll free phone number! Call 877-561-RFTS toll free from anywhere in the country to get information, get involved, offer a suggestion or ask a question.  You can also follow us/talk to us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/reach4stars  for regular updates and more.