Pacific Medical Law logged in 1,615,984 steps in September for September
Cerebral Palsy
Pacific Medical Law recognized as Top Fundraiser for Children with CP
Four lawyers at Pacific Medical Law, Paul McGivern , Susanne Raab, Brenda Osmondand Natalia Ivolgina, participated in the recent fundraiser by the Cerebral Palsy Association, “September”. September began in Australia in 2010 and has since expanded to include the US, Canada, UK and the Netherlands. The goal of the program worldwide is to assist in advancing the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with a spectrum of disabilities by providing services and support to more than 176,000 children and adults every day-one person at a time, one family at a time.
Pacific Medical Law was recognized, at the end of the event, to be the top fundraiser in the country and the 7th highest in the world. We were also recognized for the participation in the program, being the team with the 3rd highest step count in BC and the 10th in the country.
Our online fundraising is open till November 8th and the BC Cerebral Palsy Association will accept offline donations till the end of December – it is not too late to donate!
You can make a donation by following this link.
Thanks to all those stepping up for this cause, the CPABC has raised funds to expand services and offer new programs that are both valuable and important. Learn more about the BC Cerebral Palsy Association and their programs and services here.
World Cerebral Palsy Day Initiative – Ideas to Change the World
Around the world, there are 17 million individuals living with cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects a person’s ability to move and to maintain posture and balance. It is a disability that starts at the beginning of life, and continues for a lifetime. There is no cure.
Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day, a day for us to all come together to shape the future and improve the lives of individuals with cerebral palsy, and their families.
Here’s how it works:
- Imagine it – Think of a challenge that affects you or someone you know with cerebral palsy – something that needs inventing, adapting or changing.
- Submit it – Create a 60 second video or short written description of your idea and submit it to the World CP Day website at www.worldcpday.org.
- Vote for it – Take a minute to check out the ideas submitted by others around the world online. Vote for those ideas that you would like to see become a reality. The most popular ideas will be presented to designers, innovators, engineers and investors.
- Spread the Word – tell your friends and family about the World CP Day Initiative.
Last year the winning idea was a solar powered wheelchair. What will it be this year?
Cerebral Palsy Association of BC – A New Board of Directors and a New Year of Initiatives
I have the great privilege of continuing to serve on the Board of Directors of the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC in the capacity of Vice President of the Board, for the 2013-2015 term.
Over the past year the Association succeeded in raising awareness of the important issues that affect the lives of people with cerebral palsy and their families, and providing advocacy assistance, support and grants to the people who need it most. Most recently, we were proud to have provided scholarships for post-secondary education to 10 students with cerebral palsy. We also provided grants to 12 children with cerebral palsy to attend summer camp. In addition, we recently launched our dance and yoga programs for children with cerebral palsy, as well as our popular Community Connection Series.
For the coming year we have a number of ambitious goals. We plan to improve our outreach, continue to raise awareness of cerebral palsy and add to the services and support we provide. Our goal is to reach out far and wide to make meaningful contributions to the lives of as many people with cerebral palsy as possible.
If you have any suggestions on how we could support someone you know living with cerebral palsy, we would love to hear from you! If you would like to contribute to our organization, either by making a donation or volunteering please contact us. Check out our website at www.bccerebralpalsy.com
September – An Initiative to Raise Awareness and Funds for People Living with Cerebral Palsy
As we announced some time ago, throughout the month of September a team of lawyers at Pacific Medical Law is participating in a global fundraising and public awareness initiative for individuals living with cerebral palsy. In response to the “The September Challenge” we have each committed to taking 10,000 steps a day, and raising funds for this very worthy cause.
We are about half way through the month so I thought I’d provide a brief update on our progress:
So far Pacific Medical Law has collectively raised over $4,500 for the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC – that puts us #1 in Canada for funds raised! We have also collectively taken the equivalent of 692,293 steps. Check out the leaderboard.
There is no cure for cerebral palsy. Children with cerebral palsy have great potential. In order to give them the chance to overcome their challenges and limitations and to live life to the fullest, they need financial assistance for the various therapies, equipment and support they require. We are committed to helping these children and their families. You can help too by making a donation: simply click HERE And thank you very much!