Cerebral Palsy Sport welcomes World CP Day
Today, leading cerebral palsy organisations in over 30 countries unite for World Celebral Palsy (CP) Day, a global innovation project to change the world for people living with cerebral palsy.
The country’s leading sport organisation supporting people with cerebral palsy- CP Sport- is proud to be a part of this global event.
World CP Day is a global innovation project to change the world for people living with cerebral palsy and their families. It is designed to gather ideas from people around the world and make the best of those ideas a reality. The project is led by a group of non-profit cerebral palsy charities, and supported by organisations in over 30 countries. For more information click here
Alison Talbot, Chief Executive of CP Sport, said
“This is an important event to raise awareness of cerebral palsy and how it affects people’s lives. In the UK, cerebral palsy affects about one in every 400 children. CP Sport provides sporting opportunities to help fulfil the potential of disabled children, young people and adults. We hope this day will raise much needed awareness and help our services to reach more people.”
This is an exciting time for the Nottingham based charity as they announce that the 2015 CPISRA World Games will be hosted in Nottingham from 7-16 August 2015. CP Sport England and Wales are delighted to invite member nations to attend the CPISRA World Games. The aim is to create a world-class competitive event in a range of sports which, where possible, will be IPC sanctioned. For more information click here
Alison continues:
“We plan to stage a world class event for all levels of ability and are looking forward to welcoming the world.”
The CPISRA 2015 World Games will take place in the heart of the historic city of Nottingham, with the majority of the competition taking place on the new iconic Harvey Haddon Sports complex site, with the support of Nottingham City Council.
The competition programme will include athletics; bowls; football; swimming; table cricket, taekwondo and other adapted sports. A social programme, trips, evening seminars and educational workshop programmes will also be scheduled throughout the Games.
To date 20 CPISRA member nations have registered their intention to compete. The aim is to create a world-class competitive event providing all sports people with an equal opportunity to perform on a world stage. CP Sport hopes the games will inspire many people and increase participation in sport and physical activity by people with cerebral palsy and other physical impairments.
Founded in 1960, CP Sport became an independent body in 2002. The charity introduces people with Celebral Palsy to grassroots sport and works to maximise their potential, build lifelong friendships and improve self-confidence.
For further information, please contact Leanne Nicholson at CP Sport on 0115 9257027.
