Hello!

Wow so many exciting events coming up for people with Cerebral Palsy, this is great!

Okay so this is pretty short and sweet, but check this runner out…he, a Mr. Greg with CP– took up running on a whim and now a marathon is in his near future! http://www.thecasualvegan.com/streak-running/

I so feel like doing a race now, this story has got me all pumped to run for time/speed now! Haha hmm, maybe I’ll do one in honor of a CP charity? That sounds like a good deal to me :p

And also, a documentary is airing April 21st on television ”Through a Dog’s Eyes” that follows 4 families who are introduced to a service dog.
Description of clip reel:

https://coynepr.sharefile.com/?cmd=d&id=fecb9601759b4b98 <<< hear a lil’ snippet too.
Millions of Americans with disabilities rely on hope to get them through each day; hope for a breakthrough; hope for gaining or reclaiming independence; and hope for a friend.  Each year, hundreds of them find hope at a handful of organizations across the country that train assistance dogs for people with disabilities.  The new primetime PBS documentary, Through a Dog’s Eyes, follows the life-changing journey of recipients as they go through the heartwarming and sometimes difficult process of receiving and being matched with a service dog. Jennifer Arnold, founder of one of the nation’s largest service dog organizations, Canine Assistants, shows her unique teaching methods and lets viewers have an intimate look at the canine-recipient matching process. Jennifer’s science-based philosophy shows how with a little patience and a lot of love, an “ordinary” dog can show how extraordinary he/she can become. Through a Dog’s Eyes, set to premiere on April 21, 2010 at 8pm ET/7pm CT (check local listings), will have you seeing dogs in a whole new light. 

Fortunately for these younglings who have CP (and other who have similar disabilities as well) they enjoy the help & companionship of their service dogs. Yay! Tune in!

• Aiden, 6, lives in Denver, Colo.  Aiden was born with cerebral palsy and spends most of his time in a wheelchair.  Aiden hopes that his dog Nala will help him at school with routine tasks such as picking up pencils, as well as offer silent support in social situations.  Will Nala’s presence helps break down barriers and allows other children to feel more comfortable around Aiden?  Viewers will be inspired by Aiden’s never-ending optimism and his zeal for life.
• Twins, Chase & Connor, 6, live in Largo, Fla. The twins both have a form of cerebral palsy known as spastic diplegia, which affects the muscles of the lower body. Both boys hope their Canine Assistants dogs will help with everyday tasks and be companions.  But will Chase realize his dream of one day walking with the support of his dog Oakley?

Can’t wait!

-Katy