The Challenge

What is 3forCP 

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3forCP is a grassroots initiative of Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation to support and fund cerebral palsy research and disability innovation.

3forCP is inclusive, fun, and community driven. Everyone can support in their own way. Whether that's through hosting an event, donating a birthday, running a race, or participating in STEPtember.

We all have ways we can Give, Act, and Connect for cerebral palsy.

When does 3forCP start and finish?

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3forCP is a year-round program. Certain events have start and finish dates, but you can always create a fundraiser at any time to support 3forCP.

How much does it cost to take part in 3foCP?

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3forCP is free to register.  All we ask is for your support – by connecting with friends, family and coworkers to raise awareness and funds for cerebral palsy research.

What is STEPtember?

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STEPtember is a fundraising event that challenges people and teams to take the equivalent of 10,000 steps a day for the month of September, while fundraising for to support CP research.

STEPtember will run from September 1-30.  Registration will open in July.

For more information and to register your interest visit our STEPtember site.

Can I register my organization?

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If you would like to create a fundraiser to engage your workplace or community group, you can do so throught the 3forCP platform. Simply create a fundraiser and customize the page.

Fundraising

Who is CPARF?

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Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation (CPARF) is a nonprofit and a registered 501(c)(3) organization.  We are the organization behind the 3forCP and STEPtember initiatives.

CPARF is the foremost organization in the world solely focused on cerebral palsy (CP) research. CP is the most common lifelong physical disability in the world, and it is one of the most underfunded.

The funds you raise during 3forCP and STEPtember will help us fund the brightest US researchers to change what's possible for cerebral palsy.

For more information on CP and the research we are funding today – visit cparf.org

What will my donations support?

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All funds raised by participants are directed towards life-changing scientific advances for people with cerebral palsy, including research into the causes and treatment of cerebral palsy. The outcomes of our research ultimately impacting the lives of thousands across the world.

Why aren’t my Facebook donations showing up on my fundraising page? 

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Facebook donations are handled by a third party, and we are unable to link these donations back to your challenge page. If you’d like your friends and family to donate to you, we encourage you to share the link to your fundraising page on your social media pages instead.