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Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day is March 25

March 25, 2015March 16, 2015 by Ryan Mentock

Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day is relatively new, having been passed by Congress in 2013. But, the disease is not new and probably affects the lives of someone you know. From Children’s Neurobiological Solutions:

March 25th is a day recognized by the United States as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects different motor functions resulting in physical disabilities. CP exists on a spectrum, meaning that the severity and depth of disabilities can vary widely amongst those affected.

Brain Awareness Week 2015 is March 16 – 22

March 16, 2015March 16, 2015 by Ryan Mentock

Brain Awareness Week is a concept developed by the Dana Foundation. Here is the description of their goal for Brain Awareness Week, according to their website:

Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is the global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. Every March, Brain Awareness Week unites the efforts of partner organizations worldwide in a celebration of the brain for people of all ages. Activities are limited only by the organizers’ imaginations and include open days at neuroscience labs; exhibitions about the brain; lectures on brain-related topics; social media campaigns; displays at libraries and community centers; classroom workshops; and more.