We’re often contacted by volunteers who would like to host a large walk or run. Because these events can be complicated and sometimes expensive to set up, we encourage volunteers to participate in an established walk or run. The established […]
Virginia Resources – Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy and Pediatric Stroke
Children with hemiplegia due to pediatric stroke or other causes frequently need information on therapies, education, medical resources, finances, and support systems. We hope you’ll find the following Virginia links helpful. Dept of Medical Assistance Services – medicaid info, process […]
A Sister and a Brother and Disability – Film by Jennifer Siegel
As the parent of a child who has a disability, I don’t know that words can describe the feelings that overwhelmed me as I watched this beautiful film created by Jennifer Siegel. Jennifer produced this short film for the Cinema […]
Pediatric Stroke Awareness Heroes – Senator Blumenthal and Patch’s Family
When Patch was 9 months old, his parents discovered that he’d had a stroke before he was born. Patch was just a baby and he needed therapy to help him learn many of the essential developmental milestones like eating, rolling […]
CHASA Mascot Has a Name – Kandu
We’ve named our mascot – Kandu! This name was selected because of the “can do” attitude held by so many of the children, teens, and adults who have hemiplegia or hemiparesis. The name “Kandu” was submitted to our “Name […]
CHASA to Celebrate Pediatric Stroke Awareness Month – Press Release
Please share the CHASA to Celebrate Childhood Stroke Awareness Press Release -2012 with the media in your community.
