“Surround yourself with positive people as much as you can. Don’t worry about the “naysayers” … you are an individual and must set your own course. Make your own choices that are right for you after considering the common good.” Young author Jillian Bleackley inspires us with her motivational words of positivity and perseverance. We are […]
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Dancing for a great cause: Danika Milne is our September volunteer of the month
I have learned so much about patience and how to adapt to specific needs of different individuals in a group setting, says Danika Milne, a volunteer at CPABC’s Surrey Dance Without Limits program. She feels that one of the best things to do when working with people with cerebral palsy or any other disability is to […]
Healthy Eating – Healthy Life
From 2014-2015, our Healthy Eating – Healthy Life program brought together people with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities to plan, prepare and enjoy nutritious and appetizing meals, while providing education on ways to overcome many of the barriers that stand in the way of their having optimum nutrition. Feel free to check out our […]
The Power of Martial Arts – Marcus Skerratt
On April 30, 2016, the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia will be launching a new martial arts/self defense program, called Self Defense Without Limits – in conjunction with Sirota’s Alchymy. For Marcus Skerratt, martial arts has provided an outlet to release negative energy and counter the rejection he’s faced in his life. That’s until […]
Mehrnoush’s Scotiabank Challenge Story
Mehrnoush’s Challenge “I had never met anyone with cerebral palsy, so when I came here [I was] so surprised, many people [are] like me,” Mehrnoush Izadi admitted over coffee at a café in the United Kingdom building, where the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC’s office is currently situated. Born in Dubai, Mehrnoush immigrated to […]
