ABOUT STEPTEMBER
1-30 September 2024
STEPtember is Australia’s favourite, and most inclusive, virtual health and well-being fundraising challenge. By participating, you’re helping to create a world of opportunity for people with cerebral palsy. Every step you take and every dollar you raise makes a significant impact.
WHY STEPTEMBER?
SUPPORT CRITICAL RESEARCH
Your support will fund groundbreaking research for early diagnosis and innovative treatments, reducing cerebral palsy birth rates by 40%.
PROVIDE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
The money you raise will help supply essential devices that empower individuals to communicate and perform daily tasks independently.
IMPROVE LIVES OF BABIES
Your participation enables early detection and therapies, enhancing newborns' mobility and communication.
MEET ELOISE
When Eloise was born, her parents knew something was off. On a drive back from seeing family, Eloise stopped breathing. Her mum, Vanessa, was left with no choice but to give her little baby mouth to mouth. After extensive tests, Eloise was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
Thankfully, at five-months-old, Eloise was able to begin life-changing Early Intervention Therapy at Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Now, Vanessa and David can watch their bubbly 2-year-old lead the life she chooses: one full of laughter and dance classes.
"If we didn’t have access to early intervention, our child wouldn’t be where she is today - dancing, swimming and participating in all the activities she loves!" - Vanessa, Eloise's mum
MEET ONE OF YOUR TRAINERS
Leon is the youngest of our Trainers, but at 7 years old, he sure is mighty!
Leon is a smart, kind and fun kid who loves his family, friends, bike riding, playing and is an excellent paper aeroplane thrower!
Leading up to his diagnosis, his parents noticed his head was quite large, and after checking with Leon's grandfather who's a doctor, they were recommended to see a paediatrician immediately. He was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a condition where fluid builds up in the brain because it can't flow out properly. He needed immediate brain surgery to insert a shunt to regulate the fluid.
4-5 brain surgeries resulted in Leon having hemiplegia, limiting his mobility on his left side and at 6 months old, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
With extensive therapy at Cerebral Palsy Alliance, followed by continual support over the years, Leon brings so much joy, giggles and fun to STEPtember.
STEP up with Leon for cerebral palsy.
“I love STEPtember. I love what is represents, and I love that it made and continues to make me feel how important it is to ensure that we create an inclusive environment for everyone. It also gives me a reality check on how easy it is for me to just get up and go with no thought... I feel inspired to look at ways I can make a difference and actually make a change to have an inclusive environment at the very least in my workplace.”
- Teresa Vitale, Global People and Culture Business Partner, Protecht Group
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