Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month Part 2: Days 17 to 31

I apologize for posting this a day late. When I posted Part 1 of Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month a couple of weeks ago, I said that I would post this second part on the 31st. I didn’t realize it at the time that the 31st was Easter Sunday. We were out of town for a couple of days, and I didn’t have time (or the energy) to post this last night.

Thank you everyone that made a purchase from Stacy’s annual fundraiser for the United Cerebral Palsy Center for Disability Services or made a monetary donation directly to them. Even though Stacy’s fundraiser is over, you can always donate to the United Cerebral Palsy Center any time of the year.

 

March 17th

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “17” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text explains that there are four types of cerebral palsy: spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, and mixed. To the right is an orange silhouette of a head with gray brain sections marked by arrows to indicate different affected areas. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 18th

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “18” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text states that cerebral palsy is the most common childhood disability. To the right are simple orange icons of a globe and two human figures, one waving. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 19th

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “19” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text explains that cerebral palsy affects about 17 million people, roughly equal to the population of the Netherlands. To the right is a simple orange silhouette map of the Netherlands. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 20th

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “20” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text states that around 350 million people are connected to someone with cerebral palsy. To the right of the message are simple orange icons of linked human figures representing a network. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 21st

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “21” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text states that every case of cerebral palsy is as unique as the person who has it. To the right are two simple orange human figures — an adult and a child, with the child raising an arm. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 22nd

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “22” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray and orange text stating that one in every 500 babies is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. To the right is a simple orange silhouette of a baby wearing a diaper. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 23rd

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “23” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text states that two‑thirds of children with cerebral palsy can walk. To the right is a simple orange walking‑figure icon. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 24th

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “24” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray and orange text stating that four in five children with cerebral palsy can talk, with a playful note that some talk a lot. To the right are two simple orange human figures with speech bubbles above them. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 25th

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “25” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text states that only one in ten children with cerebral palsy have severe visual issues. To the right is a simple orange eye icon. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 26th

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “26” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text explains that cerebral palsy can affect all limbs or just some of them. To the right is a simple orange figure using a cane. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 27th

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “27” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text states that parents raising a child with cerebral palsy do not receive the large financial support many people assume. To the right are three simple orange currency‑note icons. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 28th

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “28” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text states that one child every hour is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. To the right of the message is a simple orange clock icon. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 29th

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “29” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text states that three in four children with cerebral palsy experience recurring pain. To the right is a simple orange sad‑face icon. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 30th

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “30” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text states that most people with cerebral palsy don’t want sympathy — they want opportunities. To the right are simple orange icons representing different professions and activities, including a calculator, stethoscope, book, chef’s hat, scissors, paintbrush, and gear. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.

 

March 31st

An awareness graphic features a large orange number “31” turned sideways on the left side. Large gray text states that raising a child with cerebral palsy isn’t the parenting journey the speaker expected, but they don’t resent anyone else’s. To the right are simple orange icons of a parent and child. A thin orange line separates the main message from smaller text that reads "supporting special‑needs family participation and CP Awareness Month", along with the hashtag #CPAwareness. At the bottom is the orange “firefly” logo and the website “fireflyfriends.com.” A green awareness ribbon appears on the right side of the design.