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Janna Epp Bursary

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A $5,000 bursary has been established in honour of Janna Epp – a beautiful, determined young girl with cerebral palsy who faced challenges that few of us could imagine.  Sadly, on October 11, 2012 Janna passed away.

Janna Epp

In memory of Janna, Pacific Medical Law will donate $5,000 to a child living with cerebral palsy every year, to assist with that child’s care, therapy or recreation. The recipient of the award will be selected by Janna’s mother. This year the bursary applications are due June 28, 2019.

This is the 6th year this bursary will be awarded to a family with a child living with cerebral palsy, and our family of recipients keeps growing.  As in the past, we have kept the bursary application as simple as possible, without any financial questions, and without any stipulations about what the bursary can be used for – we believe families know best what their child needs and we trust them.

The notice and application form can be found here.

Please forward this to any family who you think could benefit from some financial support. Of course, if you or any families have any questions, or need any more information, please don’t hesitate to call.  If you would like to receive paper copies of the notice and application form, please let us know and we would be happy to put a few in the mail.

We Provide Financial Assistance for Hardworking Students Living With CP

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Pacific Medical Law is looking to make a lasting difference in the lives of children with Cerebral Palsy. At Pacific Medical Law, we understand how much effort parents go through to fight for their children’s needs. Working with the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC, we have been able to provide support for young people with cerebral palsy by sponsoring an educational bursary. You can read more about our involvement and philanthropy with the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia here.

The Bursary distributes financial support to 10 different recipients every year to subsidize the costs associated with educational programs. In the past, our recipients have used it to help them pursue educational opportunities in fields such as chemical engineering, psychology, and writing. Many of the recipients hope to use their skills to support others in the disability community.

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2018 Janna Epp Bursary Recipients

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Meet Jayde and Skyla – the 2018 recipients of the Janna Epp Bursary!

Jayde and Skyla are 6 year old twin girls living with cerebral palsy. Jayde and Skyla are extraordinary little girls.  They have a zest for life and have overcome so many hurdles.  As you can see from their photos, they are full of love and laughter and have brought much joy to their family.

Jayde and Skyla’s biggest challenges relate to their physical disabilities which limit their opportunities and restrict their quality of life. They miss out on opportunities to play, explore and interact both in the home and in the community because of physical barriers.  Both Jayde and Skyla are completely dependent for mobility and require a great deal of support and equipment to assist them, especially as they become bigger and stronger.  Their parents would like to use the bursary funds toward the installation of an elevator in their home to allow full access and safe mobility within their home.

We hope these bursary funds assist in allowing the family to install this much needed elevator and that Jayde and Skyla benefit from the improvement in the accessibility of their home.

Scotiabank Charity Challenge – Team CPABC

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Andrea Donaldson of Pacific Medical Law participated in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge on behalf of the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC at the Vancouver Half Marathon and 5k on June 24. Andrea (centre) is photographed here with CPABC Executive Director Feri Dehdar (right), and communications intern Ashley Moliere (left). Through fundraising efforts of everyone involved, Team CPABC was able to raise $10,000 for the Association. Every dollar raised goes directly to programs and services for people living with cerebral palsy and other disabilities throughout the province.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a term used to describe a group of non-progressive, but changing, disorders affecting body movement and muscle coordination. The condition affects 1 out of every 500 people in Canada. Although there is no cure of CP, there are many types of treatment, therapies, and supports that can lessen the effects of CP and help people living with CP lead independent lives.

About the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC

The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC was started in 1954 by a group of parents who wanted to help their children living with CP reach their maximum potential within society. Today, the Association is an independent charity organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, with the mission of raising awareness of CP in the community, assisting those with CP to reach their maximum potential, and working with people living with CP to realize their place as equals in a diverse society. The Association accomplishes their mission through advocacy, encouraging networking, educating members of the public about cerebral palsy, governing relations activities, and implementing programs for individuals with cerebral palsy. The Cerebral Palsy Association’s vision is to become the recognized leader in providing information, support, and guidance to children, adults, and families living with CP in British Columbia.

Through fundraising efforts such as the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, the Cerebral Palsy Association is able to offer advocacy, counselling, and collaboration with other agencies, as well as programs to assist people living with CP and other disabilities. The Association offers pre-employment training, education bursaries, and the Campership Program, which financially assists individuals of all ages to attend a special needs camp of their choice in BC. The Association also offers recreational programs such as adapted dance, yoga, and art, as well as legal, funding, and referral resources.

The Association’s intends to remain inclusive by continuing to maintain free, high quality programs and services, with the goal of raising social awareness and helping those with cerebral palsy and other disabilities live a life without limits.

Message from the President of the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC: Moving boldly forward, together

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People living with cerebral palsy are tenacious. This I know for sure. When they fall, they get back up, and try and try again, until they succeed. They do not let obstacles stand in their way, and they do not allow others to tell them what they can and cannot do. They move forward with courage and a sense of humour to soften the blows of failure along the way. It is only fair that the Board of the Cerebral Palsy Association of BC try to emulate this enviable courage and determination in steering the Association forward on behalf of its members.

You can read the rest on the Cerebral Palsy Association website.

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