Cerebral Palsy Sport announces partnership with CP Teens UK
Cerebral Palsy Sport has announced a new partnership with CP Teens UK, to help more teenagers and young people with cerebral palsy and other physical impairments to enjoy being active.
The partnership will help tackle the issue of social isolation, that can often be experienced by people with cerebral palsy, and to educate people that those with cerebral palsy can play, participate and enjoy sport.
Cerebral Palsy Sport is the country’s leading National Disability Sports Organisation supporting people with cerebral palsy to take part in sport and physical activity. Their vision is to support people with cerebral palsy to reach their potential through sport and active recreation.
CP Teens UK aims to provide connections and friendships for teenagers and young people with cerebral palsy, as well as provide help, support and advice to them and their families.
Ali Talbot, Chief Executive Officer at Cerebral Palsy Sport said:
“We are extremely delighted that Cerebral Palsy Sport have developed another unique partnership with our work with CP Teens UK. We have seen first-hand through Ellie’s story how the work of our charity can make such an impact on the lives of young people with cerebral palsy and getting them into sport. We look forward to working with CP Teens UK to develop more opportunities for people with cerebral palsy to take up sport and have fun.”
Ellie Simpson, founder of CP Teens UK, said:
“I am absolutely delighted that CP Teens UK has formed a partnership with CP Sport. On a personal level, CP Sport is an organisation that has helped and supported me massively and it is extremely close to my heart. I am so excited for this partnership going forward and to ultimately get more people like myself into sport at whatever level they choose.”
Cerebral Palsy Sport is the National Disability Sports Organisation supporting people with cerebral palsy reach their sporting potential. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of people cerebral palsy and other with physical impairments through the provision of appropriate sport and recreational activities.
