PEDIATRIC STROKES
CHANGE LIVES.

Together, so can we.

OUR MISSION

Provide the opportunity for every hemiplegic child in the U.S. to benefit from life-changing Constraint Induced Therapy Camp.

OUR MISSION

Provide the opportunity for every hemiplegic child in the U.S. to benefit from life-changing Constraint Induced Therapy Camp.

SUBSIDIZING CIT CAMP FEES

HEMIPLEGIA

Pediatric stroke is the most common cause of hemiplegia, a form of cerebral palsy (CP) that causes weakness, stiffness, and lack of control in one side of the body.

CIT

Constraint Induced Therapy (CIT) combines constraint of the stronger arm with intensive use of the weaker arm to improve functionality for the rest of a child's life.

CIT CAMP

A CIT Camp is run by professional therapists, and engages hemiplegic children (HemiChildren) in fun-filled activities focused on the use of their weaker arm and hand.

CIT CAMP FEES

We help to pay for CIT Camp tuition, because every HemiChild should be able to attend a CIT Camp. Insurance won't cover these fees, which can be thousands of dollars per child.

REACH

Resources, Education, & Awareness for Children's Hemiplegia.
Helping children with hemiplegia to "reach camp."

CREATING TUITION-FREE CIT CAMPS

73,000

The current estimated number of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy in the United States. Nearly 4,000 children are diagnosed with hemiplegia each year.

FEWER THAN 500

The number of hemiplegic children who have access to existing CIT Camps, due to capacity limits. Some CIT Camps are only able to accept about half of all applicants.

31

The number of CIT Camps currently in the United States (in only 18 states). Some families can afford the tuition, travel, and lodging costs, but most cannot.

REACH Camps

We work to expand CIT by creating new tuition-free CIT Camps (REACH Camps) throughout the United States, because every HemiChild should be able to "reach camp."

CI Therapy

"One of the top 10 Translational Neuroscience Accomplishments of the 20th century." - Society for Neuroscience

Helping Hands

HELPING HANDS

Need help? We're helping families pay for their CIT Camp tuition. Apply for a grant.

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WORK TOGETHER

Together we can change lives.
Get involved today!

Helping Hands Work Together For Life

FOR LIFE

CIT helps the brain create new neural pathways, improving hand and arm function for life.

SPONSORS

Seeking Corporate and Individual Sponsors during our 2018 launch for this life-changing initiative.
For Corporate Sponsorship details, please contact us.

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"FOUNDING SPONSOR" SHIRTS

Provided during our launch to
thank you for qualifying donations.