October 16, 2020

Today, CP Teens UK turns 7-years-old! 

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Founded in 2013 by Ellie Simpson at 18-years-old, she had an 'idea' to connect youngsters with Cerebral Palsy and to share opportunities. It took off immediately and with its unique approach of 'for young people with Cerebral Palsy by young people with Cerebral Palsy'.

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4 years later in 2017, CP Teens UK became a fully registered charity. Shortly after it was recognised by the Prime Minister (then Theresa May) with an award recognising its "outstanding contribution to the lives of disabled youngsters".

CP Teens UK provides 'help, hope, inspiration and friendship' to youngsters with Cerebral Palsy and similar physical disabilities across the UK. CP Teens UK exists to make sure that no physically disabled youngster feels alone and to provide them with a voice. 

2020 has been a strange year for everyone, but we thank everyone for their continued support. Because of your continued support and donations we have been able to continue to work with youngsters remotely throughout COVID-19, providing activities, virtual events, packages, social outlets, much needed friendships and more.

Exciting things are ahead in year number 7!

October 11, 2020

The CP Teens UK #NoBangs Bonfire Night has been so popular that we doubled our capacity for this virtual event and filled it in just 48 hours!

CP Teens UK would like to say a massive thank you to The Mama Boss Shop who not only came to the rescue to enable us to double our capacity for postal pamper packs, they also:

- Gave a unique bulk discount to send the packs out to youngsters with Cerebral Palsy across the UK

- Are giving all CP Teens UK service users 10% discount on the hot chocolate pamper packs if you missed out on signing up for the event. Please message CP Teens UK for the discount code

- Are doing a special charity pamper box in aid of CP Teens UK with £1 from every box sold being donated

How kind! Thank you so much to The Mama Boss Shop 😍❤️

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Check out The Mama Boss Shop:
~ https://www.mamabossshop.com/
~ https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TheMamaBossShop

October 05, 2020

Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day!

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1 in 400 people have Cerebral Palsy in the UK. 

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Cerebral Palsy is an umbrella term referring to a lifelong condition effecting movement and coordination as a result of a brain injury before, during or after birth.

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Today we celebrate everyone with Cerebral Palsy. The young, the old, the boys, the girls, the men and the women. The students, the workers, the athletes, the bloggers, the campaigners, the writers, the grafters, the models, the game changers, the office workers, the teachers and the never give uppers. The artists, the mathematicians, the designers, the trial blazers, the retail assistants, the scientists, the coaches and the computer whizzes. The party animals, the dancers, the jokers, the stars of the show, the actors and actresses and the musicians. The film lovers, the comedians, the singers, the organisers, the fashionistas and the innovators. The list is endless!

Today we celebrate everyone with Cerebral Palsy and go green! 💚

Don't forget to #MoveAsOne at 1pm!

Looking forward to seeing everyone at 5pm tonight for our Virtual World CP Day Social!

September 20, 2020

SAVE THE DATE!

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It's World Cerebral Palsy Day on Tuesday 6th October 2020.

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We will be holding an online virtual social 5-6pm GMT in partnership with Cerebral Palsy Sport!

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Keep your eyes peeled for more information soon! 👀

#GoGreen
#MoveAsOne
#MakeYourMark

July 31, 2020

This evening some exceptional youngsters and people were recognised at the CP Teens UK Virtual Award Ceremony.

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Due to COVID-19, the inaugural award ceremony was held online on an invitation only platform. The evening was hosted by Ellie Simpson, Founder of CP Teens UK, and Chloe Tear, award winning disability blogger and figure.

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The general public were invited to nominate throughout June and July. All winners were chosen by the CP Teens UK Board of Trustees via an independent voting process.

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The winners were:

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• GEORGIA VINE - Upcoming Disability Blogger of the Year
   

• MADDY HOPSON - Outstanding Achievement Award
   

• CHLOE ROLLIT - 'Making A Difference' Award (25-years & under)
   

• SOPHIA WARNER - 'Making A Difference' Award (26-years & over)
   

• STEPHANIE T-S - The CP Teens UK Role Model Award
   

• LENNIE STREET - The 'Little Hero' Award
   

• LISA MAHONEY - Professional of the Year
   

• JASMINE BENNETT - Triumph Against Adversity Award
   

• EMILY D - Sibling of the Year
   

• TOBIAS WELLER - Special Recognition Award
   

• RAFI SOLAIMAN - CP Personality of the Year
   

• BOB PURCELL - The Andrew Longden 'Hero of Disability Sport' Award

A massive congratulations to all nominees and winners at this evening's CP Teens UK Virtual Award Ceremony!

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What incredible, humbling & extraordinary people! All of the individual winner's stories will be shared on the CP Teens UK Facebook page over the next 2 weeks and˙you can also now view the full ceremony on the Facebook page - www.facebook.com/CPTeensUK

June 30, 2020

CP Teens UK Ambassador, Georgia Vine, talks about 'meaningful occupation' during lockdown at 8pm GMT tonight at www.facebook.com/CPTeensUK

June 29, 2020

Today was 'Paint Your Own...' - a CP Teens UK virtual event!

Youngsters across the UK were sent ceramics that they chose along with paint kits, and today they painted!

Look at all the  wonderful creations in our Lockdown Gallery! 😍

June 24, 2020

We've been getting a lot of questions over the past couple of weeks about when our 'in-person' events will return...

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COVID-19 PERMITTING, on Saturday 24th October CP Teens UK hopes to throw a party - 70's, 80's & 90's! 🎉🍾🎤🎧

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Chesterfield Rugby Club - accessible venue with accessible toilet.

This was the original date for the CP Teens UK 2020 Ball (now postponed until March 2021) - if we can, we are hoping to hold a smaller event on a smaller scale on the same night.

We are unsure of exactly how the party will look like at this current time and it will only go ahead if it is safe and we are permitted to do so.

Please let us know if you're potentially interested by completing the form here to help with planning as far as possible: https://forms.gle/5DafpcejisUi64Pu6

June 20, 2020

Introducing the CP Teens UK Virtual Award Ceremony 2020! 🎉🏆

CP Teens UK will be recognising some exceptional youngsters & people at an online awards ceremony taking place on Saturday 1st August 2020 from 7pm.

Categories:

- UPCOMING DISABILITY BLOGGER OF THE YEAR

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- OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT

- THE 'MAKING A DIFFERENCE' AWARD

- THE CP TEENS UK ROLE MODEL AWARD

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- THE 'LITTLE HERO' AWARD

- PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

- TRIUMPH OVER ADVERSITY AWARD

- SIBLING OF THE YEAR

- CP PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

- THE ANDREW LONGDEN 'HERO OF DISABILITY SPORT' AWARD

Full information/criteria for categories & nomination form: https://forms.gle/nqNDN19EMDsfP4sC8

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The award ceremony will be available for everyone to watch live, but all nominators and nominees will receive a special invite with a link. All nominees/winners will also receive a copy of the ceremony afterwards. All nominees receive a certificate and all winners receive an engraved trophy.

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DEADLINE TO NOMINATE: Monday 13th July 2020, 11:59 GMT

June 18, 2020

Wow! What a few days we have had for the CP Teens UK Bake Off 2020 - topped off by Paul Hollywood liking one of our star bake entries!

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We have had some fantastic entries over the past three days - from rainbow cake to Victoria sponge, we've seen a vast range of wonderful cakes and bakes!

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Unfortunately only three people could go through the public vote. Our judge who used to manage her own cake shop chose the following people to go through to public vote (full evaluation and comments were done as a Facebook live) :

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- MADDY H

- CHARLIE P

- DEVINA B

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The public had 24 hours to vote for their winner. On 19th of June 2020, the CP Teens UK Bake Off Champion was crowned on a Facebook live. 

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The CP Teens UK Bake Off Champion 2020 is...

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DEVINA B

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Congratulations Devina!

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All entries can be viewed in the GALLERY

June 13, 2020

You may have heard of 'Captain Tobias' during lockdown!

Tobias has Cerebral Palsy and Autism. He saw Captain Tom Moore walking lengths of his garden with his walker to raise money for the NHS and Tobias was inspired to challenge himself to a marathon using his walker!

Tobias’s Marathon Challenge went viral and he completed his marathon raising over £100,000 for charity!

CP Teens UK is very proud to assist Tobias's next mammoth challenge! We have provided Tobias with a RaceRunner so he can complete his 'TOBIATHLON'! He is now attempting to RaceRun the distance of a marathon!

Tobias, with his mum Ruth, picked up a CP Teens UK RaceRunner last week from Founder, Ellie.

Go Tobias, go!

June 11, 2020

Another lockdown virtual event! 🎨😍

Sign up to take part in the FREE virtual 'Paint Your Own...' event on Tuesday 30th of June 2020!

Design and paint your very own tile, beach hut or heart!

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Sign up by filling out the form here: https://forms.gle/24N2AWKLVBWXsdoF6

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 21st June 2020

June 02, 2020

Introducing the CP Teens UK Bake Off - Lockdown 2020!

Between the 15th-17th of June, bake your best masterpiece for the CP Teens UK judges!

Find out more & how to participate on the EVENTS page.

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PRIZE - Personalised Bake Off Champion apron and wooden spoon!

Ready, set, bake!

May 28, 2020

Introducing the CP Teens UK shop!

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From t-shirts, to hoodies, to bags, view the collection here: SHOP

May 20, 2020

This morning we held the first virtual 'Coffee & Chat' morning alongside CP Sport.

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It was great to 'see' you all and to come together for a social. Both old faces & new faces joined in!

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Join us next Thursday from 11:00am!

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Pop the kettle on, bring your snack and join us on Thursdays between 11.00-12.30pm for a friendly chat. No set agenda, just to say 'Hi' to each other and share some of the things you have been doing to keep busy and entertained in the past few weeks.

Everyone is welcome from our community (CP Teens or CP Sport members or participants) but anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian please.

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Register here: https://forms.gle/xoR37yAnPNXJNWMH6 (you don't need to fill the form out again if you joined us today)

May 16, 2020

The Virtual Wobble has now raised an incredible:

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£3,174!!

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A massive thank you to everyone involved and for people's extreme generosity!

May 08, 2020

Today should have seen the annual Sponsored Wobble in Chatsworth Park. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 the Sponsored Wobble could not take place today. However, the alternative 'Virtual Wobble' has took place today instead and it has been a huge success!

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Special mention & thanks to those raising £200 or more:
💚 Georgia V
💚 Jake J
💚 Charlie P
💚 Ella F

Longest Distance:
💚 Eve O - 6.87 miles/11km

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Most Inspirational Effort:
💚 Elizabeth H - 1 mile with her Kaye walker

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Little Heroes Award:
💚 Emily & James D

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Total distance 'wobbled':
⭐️ 56.57 miles

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TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED (as of 6:40pm GMT 09/05/2020):
⭐️ £1,798.00!

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Ongoing challenge:
❤️ Paul Hubbard - Land's End to John O'Groats on an exercise bike in aid of CP Teens started today. Just incredible!

Wow, what a day! And what amazing people raising incredible amounts! We are blown away

and can't thank you all enough! Wonderful examples of grit, determination and a whole lot of 'umph' every single one of you!

THANK YOU!!

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(All prizes, t-shirts & certificates will be organised early next week. ALL participants to receive a certificate)

April 28, 2020

Every year CP Teens UK holds the 'Sponsored Wobble' - an accessible and inclusive 5k challenge. Whether you walk, 'wobble' or wheel, everyone is welcome and finishes together.

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, the South Sponsored Wobble (2nd May - Windsor) has had to be cancelled, and the North Sponsored Wobble (9th May - Chatsworth) has had to be postponed (new date TBC).

However! To make up for this and as a warm up to the postponed North Sponsored Wobble, CP Teens UK brings you the Virtual Wobble!

VIRTUAL WOBBLE:
Whether it's 10 steps in your back garden, 100 meters down your road, or even a 5k cycle in your local park (if it's safe for you to do so and it meets government regulations!), you are invited to take part at 11am on Saturday 9th May!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Choose your distance and where. ALL mobility aids welcome and ALL gym equipment welcome, e.g. treadmill, rower. ALL distances welcome from steps, to metres, to kilometres! Whatever your choice of challenge, it MUST meet government regulations - i.e. if not in your home or garden, please DO NOT drive somewhere to participate or go over an hour!

2. On Saturday 9th May at 11am, do your challenge and post a photo or video of you doing it on social media (Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram) along with:

I am doing *your personal distance/challenge* as part of the CP Teens UK Virtual Sponsored Wobble! #CPTeensUK #VirtualWobble "

As part of your post, give people the option to sponsor by adding "You can sponsor me, and lots of other young disabled people, doing the challenge here:" You can either:

a) Ask people to donate on the main page - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/VirtualWobble

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b) Setup your own JustGiving page by going to www.justgiving.com/cpteensuk and click "Fundraise For Us" > Organised Event > Virtual Wobble


3. We will add together the steps, meters and kilometres on the evening of Saturday 9th May. To be included, please ensure before 6pm that a) you tag CP Teens UK in your posts (@CPTeensUK on all platforms) and b) your posts are set to public otherwise we can't see it. If you wish for your post to remain for your friends and family but you wish to be included in the total, please email your completed distance to office@cpteensuk.org before 6pm.

4. There will be 2 prizes:
a) Longest distance
b) Most inspirational effort

Let's get wobbling!

April 25, 2020

Today, some of the children & young people of CP Teens UK have released a heartwarming version of "You've Got A Friend" for the NHS, Carers and for anyone in need of a friend.

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WATCH IT HERE: https://www.facebook.com/CPTeensUK/videos/522064915345938/

April 18, 2020

Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 the North Sponsored Wobble is postponed. New date TBC.

But! An exciting virtual event to be announced soon to keep you going!

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Keep your eyes peeled! 👀💚

March 24, 2020

It is with a very heavy heart that we have took the decision to cancel this year's CP Teens UK's Annual Ball. This was a very tough decision and one that was not took lightly but the health, safety and wellbeing of our service users and guests is of the highest priority.

The Ball is at the heart of CP Teens UK and is everything that the charity is about - 'help, hope, inspiration & friendship'.

However! Those hearts don't need to remain very heavy for very long...

The 2021 Ball has been confirmed and we will be bringing the party forward next year and will be dancing the night away on:

Saturday 27th March 2021!

Something to look forward to following these difficult times!

We can't wait to see you all when we can come together properly and safely, party and dance the night away!

TICKETS: office@cpteensuk.org

Thank you for everyone's continued support ❤️

March 18, 2020

Additionally, we have unfortunately took the decision to cancel The Sponsored Wobble - South, which was due to take place on Saturday 2nd May.

As a result of COVID-19, we will be unable to get down south to plan the route for our service users and their families in the next few weeks meaning that even if it is feasible to go ahead in May, we will have no set or risk assessed route.

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We apologise for any inconvenience, as well as any disappointment, caused but the health, safety and wellbeing of our service users and families is immensely important - both in terms of COVID-19 and having a well planned, safe and accessible route.

The Sponsored Wobble - North (due to take place on Saturday 9th May) is still on AS IT STANDS. We will keep you updated with any further cancellations as the situation develops.

March 16, 2020

Unfortunately due to the vulnerability and underlying health conditions of many of our service users, we have today took the difficult decision to carry out the following actions for the following events:

⭐️ Social Series, London, Saturday 4th April 2020 - CANCELLED

⭐️ Find Your Potential, Nottingham, Saturday 18th April 2020 - POSTPONED (alternative date to be confirmed for later in the year)

All people signed up to these events have been contacted. We apologise for any inconvenience, as well as any disappointment, caused.

Events from May onwards will be reviewed nearer the time and as the situation develops.

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Thank you for your understanding!

February 02, 2020

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month and to mark it, CP Teens UK will be launching '31 Faces of CP' - 31 faces, 31 stories, 31 days.

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Watch this space!

January 18, 2020

Today, 15 'CP Teens' and families have been bowling and for a meal at Frankie & Benny's in Sheffield.

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It was the first of the 2020 CP Teens UK Social Series - a series of social activities for youngsters with Cerebral Palsy/physical disabilities to travel the UK.

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The 15 young people were treated to VIP booths and lanes to bowl, followed by a social meal at Frankie & Benny's.

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CP Teens UK Ambassador, Georgia Vine, helped to host the Social Series event.

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New friendships were formed and everyone had a great time! One parent said, "Today has been wonderful! Our daughter has made new friends in a supportive and inclusive environment. We are so grateful for CP Teens UK!"

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Photos can be viewed in the Gallery.

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The next Social Series is in Manchester on Saturday 15th February, please visit the Events page for more information.

January 10, 2020

A massive thank you to Sarah Dunn & family who during 2019 raised an incredible £1,160 for CP Teens UK!

Not only this, they also raised £1,520 for Yorkshire based charity 'SNAPS', as well as £1,800.56 for Eye Gaze Technology for their son James who has Cerebral Palsy.

The family embarked on a fundraising challenge throughout 2019 and called it the 'Butterfly Effect'.

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Thank you so much for choosing CP Teens UK as one of your chosen causes for the Butterfly Effect!

January 01, 2020

Happy new year!

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New year, new you? CP Teens UK presents 'Find Your Potential'. A self-development and workshop day for youngsters with physical disabilities and their families!

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Saturday 18th April 2020.

Nottingham Contemporary - has a Changing Places facility.

FREE event. LIMITED spaces - 20 spaces only (10 'CP Teens' + 10 parents/carers/PA'S)

11:00 - Welcome & refreshments

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11:30-12:30 - Going for your goals and team building workshop with Paralympian, Jack Rutter. Following a brain injury in his teens, Jack decided to return to football after 4 years.

12:30-1:45 - FREE lunch

2:00-3:00 - Guest Speaker and Q&A session with Cerebral Palsy Blogger, Chloe Tear. Growing up with Cerebral Palsy, Chloe had her ups and downs trying to navigate life with a physical disability, but what happened when she decided to start using her disability as a strength and started to blog...?

3:15-4:30 - Social

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You MUST register to attend - LIMTED spaces! Register here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2216491758654921/ or email office@cpteensuk.org

December 30, 2019

The 2020 CP Teens UK Calendar has been released!

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Please check out the Event's page for all the details.

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CP Teens UK wishes you a Happy New Year and thanks everyone for their support in 2019. We hope to see you in 2020!

November 04, 2019

Saturday night saw the hugely successful 5th Annual CP Teens UK Ball at the Casa Hotel, Chesterfield.

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The evening started with a special 'Pre-Ball Party' for 'CP Teens' and accompanying family/friends. Friendships built across the CP Teens UK network were able to come together prior to the main event starting with welcome drinks, a glitter artist and a photo booth!

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From 7pm, 125 guests arrived to support CP Teens UK at the glittering black tie event.

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This year's Special Guest was award winning disability travel blogger, Carrie-Ann Lightley. Carrie-Ann, who has Cerebral Palsy, inspired guests after dinner with her stories and tales about leaving her comfort zone and travelling the world with Cerebral Palsy. Carrie-Ann also told the room how important she felt CP Teens UK is and admitted that "teenage me is very envious of this support network right now!".

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As in previous years, the room was full of 'help, hope, inspiration & friendship'.

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"This Ball is the highlight of my year every year - there's always something so magical and special about it, it's wholesome!" - Guest

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"I love how I can meet and see 'my' people and literally 'have a ball'! I feel so supported and a part of something." - 'CP Teen'

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Over £9,000 was raised for CP Teens UK.

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Thank you so much for everyone's incredible generosity.

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Photos can be found in the Gallery.

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Details and information for the 2020 6th Annual CP Teens UK to be released soon!

October 16, 2019

Today CP Teens UK turns 6-years-old!

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Over half a decade!

CP Teens UK originally started on 17th October 2013 on Twitter as a service to connect youngsters with Cerebral Palsy/similar physical disabilities by Ellie Simpson at 18- years-old.

It has and continues to grow and grow and in 2017 became a fully registered charity in England & Wales providing 'help, hope, inspiration & friendship' for children and young people with Cerebral Palsy and similar physical disabilities.

Happy 6th Birthday CP Teens UK!

October 05, 2019

Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day!

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1 in 400 people have Cerebral Palsy in the UK. Cerebral Palsy is an umbrella term referring to a lifelong condition effecting movement and coordination as a result of a brain injury before, during or after birth. 

Today we celebrate everyone with Cerebral Palsy. The young, the old, the boys, the girls, the men and the women. The students, the workers, the athletes, the bloggers, the campaigners, the writers, the grafters, the models, the game changers, the office workers, the teachers and the never give uppers. The artists, the mathematicians, the designers, the trial blazers, the retail assistants, the scientists, the coaches and the computer whizzes. The party animals, the dancers, the jokers, the stars of the show, the actors and actresses and the musicians. The film lovers, the comedians, the singers, the organisers, the fashionistas and the innovators. The list is endless!

Today we celebrate everyone with Cerebral Palsy and go green! 

September 30, 2019

Starting in 2020, CP Teens UK will introduce an exciting new initiative! We will be launching a brand new monthly ‘CP Tinies’ Parent/Toddler Group in Chesterfield!

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A fun group in a supportive environment for parents and children with Cerebral Palsy/physical disabilities from 0-4 years old.

Please register your interest by emailing office@cpteensuk.org or by phoning the office on 01246 387970

September 10, 2019

CP Teens UK will be at Sheffield Children's Hospital and Charity Neuroscience Fun Day on Sunday 22nd September!

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A fun day planned with celebrity guests!

Join the fun, 22nd September, 10-4, Graves Park, Sheffield.

August 19, 2019

Introducing some new CP Teens UK resources...

Infographics - free for you to use to help educate & spread awareness! 

After so many emails and communications with both schools & parents asking for facts and information, CP Teens UK have created infographics, which can be downloaded straight from the website for your own use here: https://www.cpteensuk.org/infographics

Perfect for the classroom, educational settings and for spreading awareness!

Got a specific topic/area you'd like covering with an infographic? Please email office@cpteensuk.org (please note: for us to produce an infographic, the topic/area must be within our scope of knowledge).

July 30, 2019

A massive thank you to Sarah Dunn who is running the 2019 Yorkshire Marathon in aid of CP Teens UK, as well as SNAPS and fo\r a communication device for her son James who has Cerebral Palsy. 

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THANK YOU!! 

Don't forget! - Personalised CP Teens UK running vests/tops, cycling tops & various sporting gear available. Whatever your sporting challenge, whatever your distance, please consider supporting CP Teens UK to help children & young people with Cerebral Palsy and similar brain injuries/neurological conditions resulting in physical disability.

July 09, 2019

A massive thank you to Spoonie Survival Kits for choosing CP Teens UK as their chosen charity!

50% of all sales donated to CP Teens UK!

THANK YOU!

June 30, 2019

A warm welcome to Georgia Vine, who has joined the CP Teens UK Ambassador team!

Georgia, who is 19-years-old and has Cerebral Palsy, is the owner & founder of Not So Terrible Palsy. Georgia has also just completed her first year at University studying Occupational Therapy.

Read what Georgia had to say about becoming an Ambassador for CP Teens UK here: https://www.cpteensuk.org/ambassador-diary

June 19, 2019

LAUNCHING THE 'CP TEENS UK PARENT/CARER VOICE' - a new online service especially for parents and carers...

CP Teens UK's focus age group for services is 10-25 years old, although children under the age of 10, as well as the whole family are very welcome and are very much encouraged to join in and get involved.

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The Parent/Carer Voice is an online service especially for parents/carers of children from 0-years upwards with Cerebral Palsy/physical disabilities. It is not a service open to the young people that CP Teens UK supports.

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The Parent/Carer Voice aims to provide a supportive & friendly online space and network for parents and carers to ask questions, share experiences and connect with like-minded people.

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You can send a request to join the Parents/Carers Voice here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2518191884866768/?source_id=305859309555063

June 02, 2019

CP Teens UK is proud to support Cerebral Palsy Sport's RaceRunning Start Day in Sheffield on Sunday 30th June!

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An introduction to the sport, 9-11am, EIS Sheffield.

Come along, have a go at RaceRunning and learn more about the newest Para Athletics event for those who cannot functionally run and rely on aids for mobility & balance.

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PLEASE REGISTER WITH CP SPORT TO ATTEND: http://www.cpsport.org/events/racerunning-starter-session-sheffield/

May 19, 2019

ntroducing the first CP Teens UK 'Drop In' Social!

Drop in to eat / meet / drink / socialise. Make what you want of it - whether it's a quick coffee, food, cocktails, meeting new people, hearing real life experiences, discussing and sharing issues or just for a catch-up, we'll be there!

ALL AGES WELCOME.

Parents welcome - great opportunity to meet other parents.

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All information on the Events page.

May 14, 2019

Let's get the party started right now!...

Don't miss out on the 'Pre-Ball Party' for 'CP Teens' (up to the age of 25 with a disability) & family/friends!*

Have you got your tickets yet to the 2019 CP Teens UK Ball on Saturday 2nd November? Purchase your tickets here: https://www.cpteensuk.org/ball-2019

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* Pre-Ball Party is a private event for 'CP Teens' and family/friends only before the 5th Annual CP Teens UK Ball, which is an event for everyone/the general public as well as 'CP Teens'. There is no extra cost to attend the Pre-Ball Party, but you must have purchased tickets for the Ball, with at least 1 ticket being a 'CP Teen' ticket, to attend.

May 05, 2019

Yesterday (Sunday 5th May 2019) saw this year's annual Sponsored Wobble through Chatsworth Park in the Peak District.

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As always, it was very well attended and it was a fabulous day full of smiles, friendship and laughs!

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A massive thank you to Roxanne Milward Photography who came along on the Wobble to capture some  fantastic photos. All photos can be found in the Gallery.

April 07, 2019

A fantastic night was had by all last night at the CP Teens get together in London! Everyone had a great time bowling and eating!

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The next Get Together social event is at Windsor Castle, Sunday 12th May. Check out the Events page and the Facebook page for more information!

March 18, 2019

A massive thank you to the primary school in Sheffield who have sent a card and a donation to CP Teens UK following our visit a couple of weeks ago where we spoke to Year 4 about Cerebral Palsy/physical disability and the work that CP Teens UK does!

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We have had some fantastic feedback from our visit from both the children and staff. CP Teens UK would love to visit your primary school, please get in touch via email (office@cpteensuk.org) if you’re interested in a visit!

March 07, 2019

2015 saw Sophie Christiansen CBE, Paralympic Champion.

2016 saw Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy.

2017 saw Abbie Hunnisett, Paralympic Club Thrower.

2018 saw Bailey Matthews, Triathlon Star and internet sensation.

Who will 2019 see?

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ANNOUNCING THE SPECIAL GUEST FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL CP TEENS UK BALL ON SATURDAY 2ND NOVEMBER 2019…

** CARRIE-ANN LIGHTLEY **

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Carrie-Ann Lightley is an award winning, well-known disabled travel blogger and also Marketing Manager at the national disability organisation, AccessAble. Carrie-Ann has Cerebral Palsy, which means she is a wheelchair user, but she doesn’t let this get in the way of her love for travelling. She says that she was always brought up to believe that there is nothing she can’t do and that “there is always a way”!

From Manchester, to Barcelona, to Miami, Carrie-Ann travels around the world, giving tips, advice and so many new possibilities to other disabled people, sharing reviews, travel guides and tops tips on her website - https://www.carrieannlightley.com/

Carrie-Ann has also worked with the likes of the BBC and ITV to highlight the importance of accessible travel and to get it out there into mainstream media.

Make sure you purchase your tickets to the 5th Annual CP Teens UK Ball! £50 a ticket / £25 for ‘CP Teens’ (up to the age of 25-years with a disability). 

Tickets available here: https://www.cpteensuk.org/ball-2019 or email office@cpteensuk.org

January 19, 2019

Today saw the first CP Teens UK event of 2019 in Sheffield!

Lots of fun was had and new friendships were formed at Bowling followed by a meal at Nando's for 10 'CP Teens'!

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Photos can be found in the Gallery.

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Missed out? Check out the Events page for upcoming and future events.

January 17, 2019

CP Teens UK has met up with the charity Blue Assist to see how we can work together.

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Blue Assist is a charity that has created a "simple system to help anyone who struggles with communication to get their message across".

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We are excited to work together with Blue Assist going forward!

January 04, 2019

Nominations are now open for the Andrew Longden 'Hero of Disability Sport' award 2019!

The award is in memory of CP Teens UK RaceRunning Coach. Andrew, who sadly passed away at the beginning of 2018. Andrew coached CP Teens UK Founder, Ellie from when she started Athletics. With the development and growth of both CP Teens UK and RaceRunning, in 2015 Andrew started coaching RaceRunning for the charity.

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In 2017, Andrew was awarded 'Coach of the Year' by Cerebral Palsy Sport. His passion, love and dedication for his athletes and RaceRunning was incredible. Andrew was also a great friend who was passionate about developing the whole person and not just the athlete. He made so many disabled athletes believe in themselves as he had so much belief in them. 

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Andrew was also heavily involved in the Special Olympics in Yorkshire and coached a Special Olympics Athletics Group in Sheffield.

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In 2018, there could only be one winner of the inaugural award and this was Andrew himself. 

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This award will be presented on an annual basis at the CP Teens UK Ball (2nd November 2019) and will recognise anyone involved in disability sport who displays the same attributes that Andrew did - love, passion, outstanding commitment and a true dedication to improving the lives of disabled people in sport. 

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Do you know someone who you think deserves to be the recipient of The Andrew Longden 'Hero of Disability Sport' Award 2019? Nominations are now open! You can nominate here.

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Nominations shut on Friday 30th August 2019 at 23:59

December 05, 2018

A big thank you to Upper Hurst Farm Caravans & Camping in Derbyshire who have presented CP Teens UK with a cheque today for £830.00!

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CP Teens UK has been the camp and caravan site’s chosen charity for 2018. A big thank you to Upper Hurst Farm and Yvonne & Paul who have put events on to raise money throughout this year.

October 20, 2018

Wow! What a night for the fourth annual CP Teens UK Ball!

For the fourth year running, a sparkling and celebratory party took place, full of ‘help, hope, inspiration & friendship’ - and what a party it was!

Special Guest, Bailey Matthews, went down a storm and had the whole room laughing - and, of course, we are now all going to #BeMoreBailey! Bailey enjoyed himself and the dancing so much that there were even a few tears when the evening had to come to an end!

This year, the ‘Andrew Longden Hero of Disability Sport Award’ was introduced and presented at the Ball in loving memory of Andrew Longden, the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Coach. This award will be presented on an annual basis at the CP Teens UK Ball and will recognise anyone involved in disability sport who displays the same attributes that Andrew did - love, passion, outstanding commitment and a true dedication to improving the lives of disabled people in sport. This year, there could only be one winner, and this is Andrew himself. Andrew coached the CP Teens UK RaceRunning athletes, as well as Special Olympics athletes, and transformed lives with his love, passion, commitment, dedication and drive enabling many disabled youngsters to believe in themselves because he believed in them. He was a big supporter of the charity and of Ellie, Founder, who he also coached. The award was collected by Ross Longden, Andrew’s son, on behalf of Andrew and his family. 

A BIG thank you to everyone who came along and showed immense support. And a BIG thank you to everyone that helped, with special thanks to Debbie, Andy, Tim, Jess, Karen, Megan and Bailey!

As ever, a very special night full of laughs and love!

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** TOTAL RAISED - £6819.92 **

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Photos can be found in the Gallery.

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Details for the 2019 CP Teens UK Ball to be released soon.

October 16, 2018

This evening, Britain's 100 Most Influential Disabled People have been announced in a rooftop ceremony in London on the Southbank.

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It is with great delight to be able to announce that Ellie Simpson, Founder of CP Teens UK, has been included on the list and has been named as one of Britain's Most Influential Disabled People!

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Ellie was recognised as a 'activist for young disabled people', as well as for her work developing and performing in RaceRunning.

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Not only is this absolutely great news for Ellie, but for everyone involved in CP Teens UK.

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A massive congratulations also goes to Chloe Tear, volunteer for CP Teens UK, for also being named on the list for her influential blog 'Life As A Cerebral Palsy Student'.

August 31, 2018

CP Teens UK RaceRunner, Rafi Solaiman, and CP Teens UK Head Ambassador, Gavin Drysdale, have made it a British 1-2 in Berlin at the European Championships!

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Gavin was 'home and Drysdale' taking Gold in the RR3 Male 100m, with Rafi swooping across the finish line behind Gavin taking the Silver medal.

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The race was also an important moment in the history books of RaceRunning as it was included in the WPA programme for the first time.

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Rafi took up RaceRunning in 2015 when he attended a CP Teens UK & CP Sport RaceRunning Taster Day in Sheffield; he then joined the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club.

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A huge congratulations to them both!

August 12, 2018

Team England have today returned from the World Cerebral Palsy Games in Barcelona, Spain. 4 CP Teens UK RaceRunners were selected to represent England:

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Matthew Humphreys

Rafi Solaiman

Orla Conneely

Ellie Simpson 

Between them, the 4 athletes won 5 Golds, 2 Silvers & 1 Bronze! Rafi Solaiman (RR3) and Ellie Simpson (RR2) took Double Gold in the 100m and 200m sprint distances. They both also took Silver in the 400m. Matthew Humphreys (RR3) took Gold in a neck and neck battle with Rafi in the 400m. Whilst Orla Conneely (RR2) took Bronze in the 400m after powering down the 100m home straight, overtaking the Swedes.

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A special mention to Andrew Longden who was the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Coach; Andrew sadly passed away at the beginning of the year but these brilliant performances were a credit and tribute to him. He would have been very proud to watch these 4 athletes shine so brightly on the world stage.

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Congratulations and a very big well done to the 4 CP Teens UK RaceRunners and the whole of Team England!

July 10, 2018

CP Teens UK RaceRunner, Rafi Solaiman, and CP Teens UK Head Ambassador, Gavin Drysdale, have today been selected to represent Great Britain at the World Para Athletics European Championships in Berlin next month!

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Both Rafi and Gavin will be competing in the 100m RR3 Male RaceRunning event. This is also an important moment in the history books of RaceRunning as it is to be included in the WPA programme for the first time.

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Rafi took up RaceRunning in 2015 when he attended a CP Teens UK & CP Sport RaceRunning Taster Day in Sheffield; he then joined the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club.

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Gavin has been RaceRunning in Scotland since he was little. He is a multiple word record holder and remains unbeaten!

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A congratulations also goes to Kayleigh Haggo and Hannah Dines, also from Scotland, who complete the GB RaceRunning team for the European Championships.

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Commiserations to CP Teens UK RaceRunner, Matthew Humphreys, and CP Teens UK Founder, Ellie Simpson, who came so close to making the team but just missed out this time. 

June 11, 2018

CP Teens UK has started to work with Meadowhall Shopping Centre to improve accessibility after Founder, Ellie, met with the centre. All shops in the centre are to be provided with a wheelchair for the day so that shop staff can experience the obstacles on the shop floors for wheelchair users/people with reduced mobility.

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A dedicated shopping time for people with disabilities is also being looked into for those who do not like/those who struggle to access the centre at busy periods.

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Meadowhall is already leading the way having already installed a Changing Places toilet, which is located on the ground floor in the Oasis food quarter.

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CP Teens UK hopes to expand this work into other shopping centres across the UK.

May 29, 2018

A big thank you to the Environment Agency's offices in Sheffield & Rotherham who have raised £173.02 for CP Teens UK by having a charity dress-down day!

May 05, 2018

Today saw the hottest Sponsored Wobble on record! Many 'CP Teens', their families and friends braved the heat to do the 5k walk, wheel, or 'wobble' through Chatsworth Park.

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The 5k route is fully accessible and even has a wheelchair friendly kissing gate.

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This annual event is a firm favourite for many people with many turning out year after year. It brings lots of 'CP Teens' together and is a great social gathering as well as a great activity providing a great sense of accomplishment at the end. All 'CP Teens' and siblings received a certificate and a goody bag on completion!

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Photos from the 2018 Sponsored Wobble can be viewed here

March 29, 2018

CP Teens UK is here to provide a voice to young people with Cerebral Palsy/ physical disabilities. CP Teens UK is proud to announce the launch of our first campaign - #NotSoDisabledNow.

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When 17 year-old Hope got in touch with CP Teens UK, she asked if a campaign could be run that showcased the talents and skills of young disabled people. Hope, who has Cerebral Palsy, felt that often, people see her disability before they see her as a person. Hope wanted people to start to see the person rather than the disability and came up with the campaign name 'Not So Disabled Now'.

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In the first ever campaign for CP Teens UK, we feature some wonderful stories of young disabled people showcasing their talents, skills and hobbies with the aim of challenging perceptions and stereotypes.

All of CP Teens UK's campaigns will cover important issues put forward by disabled youngsters and provide them with a platform to speak out. CP Teens UK aims to run between 1-2 campaigns every 12-18 months. 

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Read about the #NotSoDisabledNow campaign here

March 16, 2018

A big thank you to our ‘snow troopers’ last night who made Fish & Fizz a success! This event was both a fundraiser for CP Teens UK and a social event for ‘CP Teens’ - although unfortunately a few were snowed in!

£269 was raised!

Thank you to our Quiz Host, Chris Sellars, and Quiz Masters, Jess & Ellie! And, thank you to Chester’s Restaurant for having us and doing fabulous food!

Congratulations to the CP Teens UK 2018 Quiz Winners - Megan, Joe and CP Teens UK Trustee, Karen! Team ‘Megan’s Markles’ took home the trophy!

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Photos from Fish & Fizz can be viewed here

February 14, 2018

CP Teens UK is devastated to learn of the sudden loss of Andrew Longden - the CP Teens RaceRunning Coach. 

Andrew has coached the group since 2016 and has coached CP Teens Founder, Ellie, since she first started in Athletics in 2013. Andrew was awarded CP Sport’s ‘Coach of the Year’ award in October last year and had recently took on a second CP Teens RaceRunning group for young children. 

His passion, love and dedication for his athletes and RaceRunning was incredible. Andrew was also a great friend who was passionate about developing the whole person and not just the athlete. He made so many disabled athletes believe in themselves as he had so much belief in them. 

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CP Teens UK will ensure that Andy's memory and legacy lives on in the RaceRunning Club and all RaceRunning activities.

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A true hero for RaceRunning, Disability Athletics and CP Teens UK. Our thoughts go out to his family at this difficult time. He will be sorely missed.

January 17, 2018

CP Teens UK Founder, Ellie Simpson, and Volunteer Assistant Coordinator, Chloe Tear, have both been nominated to feature in 'Britain's 100 Most Influential Disabled People' 2018 list.

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The pair, who met at the first CP Teens UK Ball in 2015, were both nominated for their notable contributions to the lives of disabled young people. Ellie was also nominated in the sport category for her commitment to the development and competing in the sport of RaceRunning.

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Chloe, who keeps the famous and award winning blog 'Life As A Cerebral Palsy Student', uses her blog to support others and to raise awareness of Cerebral Palsy. She is also a role model for people with visual impairments after being diagnosed with Visual Cortex Disorder and recently becoming registered as visually impaired. Chloe is one of the faces of RNIB's recent campaign, 'How I See'.

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2017's list featured people such as Tanni Grey-Thompson, Liz Carr, Sophie Morgan, Warwick Davis, Francesca Martinez and Katie Piper.

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Fingers crossed that they both make the final list!

January 12, 2018

A brand new CP Teens UK RaceRunning group has started this evening for athletes of the future at the EIS, Sheffield. The group, which is aimed at 8-12 year olds, attracted budding athletes from as far as Nottingham.

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All of the children thoroughly enjoyed the session and some races took place.

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Sessions are weekly.

January 03, 2018

CP Teens UK have joined forces with Chesterfield FC Community Trust to bring Frame Football to physically disabled youngsters in 2018.

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Frame Football is an adapted version of football for people who use Kaye walkers to get around.

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The sessions are set to start at the end of February.

December 06, 2017

This evening saw the annual CP Teens UK RaceRunning Christmas meal at The Mudcrab in Sheffield. A great night was had with Christmas magic in the air for all of the RaceRunners and their families.

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Thank you to The Mudcrab for having us!

October 15, 2017

Saturday evening saw the 3rd Annual CP Teens UK Ball at the Casa Hotel, Chesterfield. Every year it seems to get bigger and better, and even more friendships come together to celebrate the achievements - not only of the charity, but of all of the young people who attend.

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A big thank you goes to Debbie Simpson, the Chair of the Board of Trustees for CP Teens UK and Mum to Founder, Ellie Simpson - without Debbie, the Ball would not happen. Also, a big thank you to Andrew Simpson and Tim Lowe who hosted the evening. Thank you to the 2017 Ball Volunteers too, who worked throughout the day and evening to ensure that the Ball happened!

We were extremely lucky to be joined by 2017 Special Guest, Abbie Hunnisett Para athlete Club Thrower, who spoke about how sport changed her life and inspired everyone in the room. CP Teens UK Patron, Sophie Christiansen CBE, also attended. The charity is so lucky to have Sophie as Patron. Thank you so much to you both.

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The grand total raised on Saturday night for CP Teens UK is a phenomenal and jaw-dropping £10,140.59!

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Thank you so, so much everyone! See you same time next year for the 4th Annual CP Teens UK Ball, it'll be here before you know it! 

As said on Saturday evening, we are now starting to plan the 2018 CP Teens UK calendar of events, so please message the Facebook page or email office@cpteensuk.org with any ideas or suggestions that you want to see CP Teens UK doing in 2018!

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Photos are can be viewed in the Gallery.

October 15, 2017

Following Kyle Academy's cake sale for CP Teens UK on World Cerebral Palsy Day 2017, the school has gone onto raise an incredible £1,030.09 with an additional Non-Uniform Day and a Balloon Race!

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The cheque was presented on behalf of Kyle Academy by CP Teens UK Head Ambassador, Gavin Drysdale, on Saturday evening at the 3rd Annual CP Teens UK Ball.

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A very big thank you to all staff & students for their amazing fundraising efforts!

October 07, 2017

Today, CP Teens UK RaceRunning Coach, Andrew Longden, has been awarded Coach of the Year at the Cerebral Palsy Sport Annual Awards!

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Andrew, who coaches the RaceRunning group week in, week out on a voluntary basis, was nominated by CP Teens UK Founder Ellie for his "outstanding commitment, love and dedication" both to the group & the sport. Andrew also coaches Ellie who has won both national & world titles.

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Congratulations Andrew, so well deserved!

October 05, 2017

A big thank you to a Kyle Academy who have celebrated World Cerebral Palsy Day by holding a cake stall with all proceeds going to CP Teens UK! They have managed to raise an amazing £352.24!

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Next week, the school are also holding a balloon race and a green non-uniform day to recognise World Cerebral Palsy Day with all proceeds also going to CP Teens UK!

Thank you so much! Much needed awareness being spread in this Scottish secondary school!

October 05, 2017

Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day. CP Teens UK is delighted to announce that it has received an 'Honourable Mention' in the Quality Of Life category in the World CP Day Awards!

Although unfortunately CP Teens didn't win, the judges were very impressed with the charity and recognised its important contribution to the quality of life to children and young people with Cerebral Palsy and similar physical disabilities!

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Keep following the CP Teens UK Twitter feed to see and to get involved in the CP Teens World CP Day activities.

September 07, 2017

Andrea Evans is celebrating her 50th birthday. And how is she celebrating it? By running the Great North Run for CP Teens UK!

Andrea said, "In a moment of madness I decided that it would be a great idea to take part in the Great North Run this year as it is the year of my 50th birthday!"

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"I wanted to do the run to benefit a charity and looked at lots of charities before I came across CP Teens UK via the Scope newsletter. Ellie, who founded the charity had written a great account of her personal story and the journey that she had undertaken to get to where the charity is today."

"After reading her story I knew that I wanted to help this charity and felt so inspired by all that she has achieved."

Thank you so much Andrea!

August 12, 2017

The 2017 CP Teens UK Ball has now completely sold out! The Ball, which is an annual event held at the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield, was approaching a sellout in 2016, but this year a total of 185 tickets have been sold which is the maximum capacity that the Ballroom will hold at the Casa Hotel.

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Furthermore, the upcoming 2017 event now has a reserve list of people wishing to buy tickets in the unlikely event of anyone cancelling their tickets.

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The annual Ball is CP Teens UK's biggest fundraiser of the year, organised and coordinated entirely by Founder, Ellie and her family. Also, not only does it raise vital funds for CP Teens UK, it also provides a very special night and celebration for many of the CP Teens UK service users and their families. Everyone is welcome at the CP Teens UK Ball and it is renowned for being a very special evening with children and young people with Cerebral Palsy/similar physical disabilities right at the heart of it.

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This year's Special Guest is Abbie Hunnisett, Paralympian who is also an Ambassador for CP Teens UK. Abbie has had a very impressive sporting career in the Women's F32 Club Throw, including competing at the Rio 2016 Paralympics and coming 4th. CP Teens UK Patron, Sophie Christiansen CBE will also be attending the 2017 CP Teens UK Ball.

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Stratstone BMW and Stratstone MINI have very kindly decided to support this year's Ball again for the third year running. CP Teens UK cannot thank them enough for their continued support.

July 23, 2017

Gillian Scotford & Jane Carver, co-founders of Accessible Derbyshire, have presented CP Teens UK with a cheque for £250! Thank you so much!

July 21, 2017

Tonight, CP Teens UK has opened its brand new office/HQ at Chesterfield FC with a 'Bubbles & Canapés' reception attended by 85 people with many CP Teens and their families attending. Not only will the new base provide a new workspace for the charity to run from, it will also offer a safe 'hub' for CP Teens to meet and socialise. Furthermore, CP Teens UK aims to offer work experience to local physically disabled young people as Founder, Ellie, knows from personal experience how difficult it can be to obtain work experience if you have a physical disability.

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The ribbon was cut by Lucy Martin (newest young person to 'join' CP Teens UK, Ambassador & RaceRunner), Laura Webb (first ever young person to contact Ellie on the CP Teens UK Twitter account) and Chloe Tear (first ever Ambassador for CP Teens UK, now Assistant Coordinator and a massive pillar of support in helping the charity to run).

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Here is to a new and exciting chapter for CP Teens UK!

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Photos from the evening can be found in the Gallery.

May 31, 2017

A brand new team of Ambassadors have today been launched for CP Teens UK. The team of 12 are all young people with Cerebral Palsy/similar brain injuries. 

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The role of 'Head Ambassador' has been awarded to Gavin Drysdale who has previously been an Ambassador for CP Teens UK and showed outstanding commitment and dedication to CP Teens UK. Previous Head Ambassador, Chloe Tear, has now took a voluntary staff role in helping the charity to run on a day-to-day basis.

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Congratulations to the following 12:

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- Gavin Drysdale

- Abbie Hunnisett

- Matthew Humphreys

- Eve Williams

- Josh Halliday

- Olivia Gallagher

- Katie Toft

- Lucy Martin

- Natalie Bell

- Cat Lee

- Faith Martin

- Maddy Hopson

May 11, 2017

Since CP Teens UK was founded in October 2013 by Ellie Simpson, the charity has been ran from her own bedroom desk & kitchen table - between September 2014 and April 2017, Ellie also ran the charity around studying at Sheffield Hallam University, putting on events, including 2 very successful Balls, achieving full charitable status and being recognised by the Prime Minister.

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CP Teens UK is now going into an exciting new 'era'! The charity is moving out (with Ellie!) of Ellie's bedroom and off of her kitchen table, and into the Community Hub at Chesterfield FC's new Proact Stadium! The Community Hub is part of the Chesterfield FC Community Trust, which is a charity itself that brings the community together with sport, education, health & wellbeing. 

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The Trust's vision is: "To work in partnership with our communities to develop a wide range of opportunities which improve the quality of life and outlook for individuals, groups and neighbourhoods in Chesterfield and the surrounding area” - a perfect match with the values & vision of CP Teens UK.

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CP Teens UK Founder, Ellie Simpson, said: "This is such an incredibly exciting move for CP Teens UK and I couldn't imagine anywhere better for CP Teens UK - the values of the Trust really reflect the values of CP Teens UK and I can't wait to get in there and work in partnership. I have many ideas, including a Chesterfield Frame Football Team!"

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Ellie also wants to be able to offer work experience to young people with physical disabilities from across North Derbyshire & South Yorkshire in the CP Teens UK office. She said "I can remember how difficult it was for me to find a suitable work experience host as a result of my disability when I was 15 - I ended up doing it in my school, and a few days in my Dad's office!". Thanks to CP Teens UK's partner charity, Accessible Derbyshire, a Changing Places toilet complete with hoist and bench is down the corridor from the new office making it possible for all young people with physical disabilities to access work experience.

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Soon, you will be able to phone CP Teens UK, come & visit and send mail! Information will be released as soon as possible.

April 14, 2017

8 x Paralympic Gold Medalist, Sophie Christiansen CBE, has today become Patron of CP Teens UK. Sophie, who competes in Dressage and has Cerebral Palsy, said: "I am honoured to be patron of CP Teens UK. Growing up with Cerebral Palsy comes with its challenges, and it's great to have a community to talk, share experiences, socialise and inspire and encourage, to help teens with CP reach their full potential."

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Read more about our Patron here

April 12, 2017

A 20-year-old boy with Cerebral Palsy has decided to run the Robin Hood Marathon for CP Teens UK! Jack Foster has a target of raising £1,000 for CP Teens UK. What an inspiration! Thank you so much Jack!

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https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jack-foster-2

April 11, 2017

About me:

My name is Abbie, I am 21 years old and I compete in the Club Throw, which is a specialised event for my level of disability. I have moderate to severe Cerebral Palsy, which affects all of my body so I find it challenging to do every day activities that most people can do. Despite this, in 2016 I represented GB at the Paralympic Games in Rio.

Where it all began:

My sporting journey began at the early age of 4 when I started horse riding for the disabled. I rode every weekend and only stopped when I was about 14. I really enjoyed the riding and became quite good and competed at dressage events across the county.  At the age of 11, I first tried throwing the Club in a PE lesson and school and enjoyed the challenge of throwing it further. In the summer of 2012, I took a Club on holiday with me and practised a bit more and found I improved over the two weeks and threw it around 12 meters.  When we got back from holiday we went to the Paralympics in London and I watched the woman’s club throw and was inspired by what I saw.  I also realised I was in fact quite good at throwing the Club even without lots of practise. Later that year I went to a “throwing chair event” where I met my first coach Camilla who then introduced me to the Weir Archer Academy the athletics club which I am a member. From then onwards I started taking things more seriously and the rest is history.   

The impact on my life:

Sport has had such an amazing impact on my life in all aspects. It’s given me something to focus on and succeed in and I belief that even though I have a disability NOTHING can stop me! It’s helped me become fitter and stronger, I use to find it hard to gain weight and use to look quite skinny and fragile but now I have muscles and am much fitter and healthier.  Becoming successful has lead to me completing talks and presentations at school and motivating others to take up sport and be the best they can.  Without sport I don’t know what I would be doing with my life, it has given me a real focus and goal.

Competing:

From 2013, I competed at the Kingston Open and Surrey County Championships, where I set my first huge PB at 17.79m and became Surrey Champion. This helped me get picked for the British Athletics Futures programme for developing athletes and started to get support directly from British Athleteics.  In 2014, I was selected for the World Class Performance Programme and I went on to compete at the European Championships were I won my first senior GB vest and finished 4th In 2015 I qualified for the Anniversary Games and threw my first throw over 21m, in fact 21.01m, and set a new PB. Later that year I went to the World Championships in Doha, which was a great experience and I won my first international medal for Great Britain - a Bronze. 2016 was an amazing year for me, I set a new PB of 21.23m and was selected to go to the Paralympic Games in Rio.  This was a great experience, and I had achieved one of my dream to become a Paralympian.  Sadly, I finished 4th, but not bad for my first Paralympics and at only 20 which for a thrower is a young age.

Goals & ambitions:

My goal this year is to make selected for the World Championships in London, and hopefully set a new PB and break the 22m barrier. In the longer term I aim to get to another Paralympic Games and medal. My ultimate ambition is to set a new world record at a Paralympic Games and a win the Gold Medal.

I know this is going to be a really tough ask, but if you don’t aim high…….

March 21, 2017

The Sponsored Wobble is back! A 5k walk, 'wobble' or wheel - wheelchair accessible. 
RaceRunners/mobility aids encouraged!
Saturday 20th May
10.30am, start at 'Cafe On The Green', Baslow, DE45 1SR 
Coffee stop half way at Chatsworth.
Optional pub visit/lunch afterwards.
Under 18's/those requiring help MUST be accompanied.
Dogs welcome.

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Please register by emailing office@cpteensuk.org. It doesn't matter how few or how many sponsors you get - every little helps and it is a social event!

March 18, 2017

Tonight, 74 people attended the first CP Teens UK Pie & Pea and Quiz Night! The night, which was both a social event for CP Teens and a fundraiser for the charity, was the first event for CP Teens UK since gaining full charitable status.

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Congratulations to CP Teens UK's own RaceRunners, Rafi & Orla, who came first and took home the trophy! 

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Photos from the evening can be found in the Gallery

March 16, 2017

Today has been a very exciting day and has been the product of 3-years hard work & determination. CP Teens UK has received full charitable status - registration number 1172105!

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Head Ambassador, Chloe Tear, said: "Very proud Head Ambassador right now! CP Teens UK means a great deal to many young people with Cerebral Palsy or a similar disability, it provides such a supportive community which is an honour to be part of. Thank you to CP Teens & Ellie for allowing me to be a part of something so incredible and it is so exciting to have a whole new adventure in front of us."

Thank you for everyone's support to date, here is to all of the CP Teens years to come - the future is bright!

January 25, 2017

Rt Hon Theresa May Prime Minister has today recognised CP Teens UK with a prestigious 'Point of Light' Award, awarded to Founder Ellie Simpson!

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In a personal letter to Ellie, Theresa May said, “By drawing on your own experiences to set up ‘CP Teens’, you have created a supportive and accepting community for young people with cerebral palsy. Your work is going from strength to strength and I wish you every success as CP Teens grows, alongside ‘CP Tweens’ and ‘CP Teenies’ for younger people and their families.”

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Ellie said:

“I cannot believe I have been awarded an award as prestigious as a Point Of Light Award. It means such a lot to me and CP Teens UK. When I set up CP Teens UK in 2013, I never could have imagined how many young people it has, and continues to, reach out to and work with. I have met some amazing people and I have made the most special of friendships along the way and I am so excited about the future of CP Teens UK.”

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The Point Of Light Award recognises outstanding individual volunteers, people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others. Each day an individual is selected to receive the award to celebrate their remarkable achievements.

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Read more about this amazing award here: https://www.pointsoflight.gov.uk/cp-teens/

January 19, 2017

The first CP Teens UK social event of 2017 has been launched! A Pie & Pea and Quiz Night - a fun social night out for CP Teens, family, friends and supporters.

Saturday 18th March
St Thomas's Centre, Brampton, Chesterfield
£8.50 per ticket, reduced to £5.00 for CP Teens/young people with physical disabilities.

Email office@cpteensuk.org for tickets!

December 15, 2016

Last night Frankie & Benny's had their hands full with a table of 19 for the CP Teens UK 2016 RaceRunning Christmas Meal! The RaceRunners were treated to a festive 3-course meal with family and RaceRunning Coach, Andy.

RaceRunner Clare said, "I can't put into words how much I (I hope we all did) enjoyed last night! A lot doesn't even begin to cover it."

We look forward to welcoming new RaceRunners to the group in 2017!

December 02, 2016

CP Teens UK Ambassador, Josh Halliday, has raised £157 by putting on a festive event and doing a speech on CP Teens UK. The event, which took place in Edinburgh today and also raised funds for the Little Princess Trust, included a Christmas quiz, a raffle and a buffet with 'festive fizz'!

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Well done Josh and thank you so much!

November 22, 2016

CP Teens UK Head Ambassador, Chloe Tear, has been 'Highly Commended' in the 'Most Inspirational Young Person' category at the 2016 KidsCount Awards at the House of Commons in London! Chloe, who was nominated by an MP, attended the ceremony last night.

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Congratulations Chloe!

November 12, 2016

Today, CP Teens UK Ambassador and RaceRunner, Matthew Humphreys, has spoken about RaceRunning at the APCP Conference in Cardiff. Matthew, who is England's Number 1 in the male RR3 classification, spoke about the physical, mental and social benefits of the sport to an audience of physiotherapists and professionals. He received a standing ovation and the APCP badge, which is not given out lightly!

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Congratulations Matt, you're a star!

October 14, 2016

This evening, Ellie Simpson & CP Teens UK have won an award for 'Most Inspirational Person/Organisation' at the Accessible Derbyshire Awards at Chatsworth House. The award was collected by Ellie herself, her Mum and Head Trustee Debbie, and two of the CP Teens UK RaceRunners, Rafi Solaiman and Clare Hands.

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Gillian Scotford, co-founder of Accessible Derbyshire, said "CP Teens UK provides so much help, hope, inspiration & friendship to young people with physical disabilities, not just here in Derbyshire but everywhere."

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Congratulations Ellie & CP Teens UK!

October 08, 2016

Last night saw the second hugely successful CP Teens UK Ball at the Casa Hotel in Chesterfield! CP Teens and guests from far & wide came together for a fantastic night and to raise money for CP Teens UK. This year's guest speakers were Peter & Gavin Drysdale who travelled all the way from Ayr in Scotland. Their wonderful piece on RaceRunning & the CP Teens UK RaceRunning groups really showed guests the value of this incredible sport.

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This year's Celebrity Guest was 'Lost Voice Guy'. He had the entire room howling in laughter and reflected the spirit of CP Teens UK - laugh in the face of adversity & always have fun!

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Congratulations to this year's CP Teens UK Award Winners. Chloe Tear, Head Ambassador took 'Role Model of the Year' - Chloe, who runs her own blog 'Life as a Cerebral Palsy Student' to help others is a an invaluable member of the day-to-day workings of CP Teens UK, always ready & willing to help wherever and whenever. She is a friend to everyone and is extremely supportive. Well done Chloe!

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The winner of the 2016 'Inspiration Award' was CP Teens UK RaceRunner, Clare Hands - Clare, who started RaceRunning in July 2015, has absolutely come on leaps & bounds this year. Her 100m time has gone from 77s to 47.7s, her 200m has gone from 4 mins, 46s to 1 min, 57s and her 400m has gone from 9 mins, 24s to 4 mins, 55s! Her sheer level of determination is amazing and last month, she completed 5k on her RaceRunner! Well done Clare!

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A massive, massive thank you to everyone who came last night and to everyone who donated - over £9,000 was raised! A special thanks goes to Debbie Simpson, Andy Simpson & Chris Sellars for supporting CP Teens UK Founder, Ellie, and team to put on the evening once again. Photos from last night can be viewed in the Gallery or on the CP Teens UK Facebook page.

September 22, 2016

Abi Lowe, cousin to CP Teens UK Founder Ellie, has chosen to run for CP Teens UK in the upcoming Birmingham Half Marathon on 16th October 2016. Abi has set up a Just Giving page which can be found at https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/abi-lowe?utm_id=106&utm_term=PV2M4Nwg5

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Thank you so much Abi!

September 04, 2016

Yesterday, the following 5 RaceRunners completed 5k around the London Olympic Park:

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- Clare Hands

- Rafi Solaiman

- Matthew Humphreys (CP Teens UK Ambassador)

- Gavin Drysdale (10k - CP Teens UK Ambassador)

- Thomas Talbot

- Ellie Simpson

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Matthew, who trains with the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club, came in at an impressive 20th place. Rafi & Ellie, who also train at the CP Teens RaceRunning Club, finished together just 10 minutes later followed by Thomas. But, the most impressive and quite incredible 5k of the day was by CP Teens UK RaceRunner, Clare. The distance of 5k was a mammoth task for Clare, but she did it in 1 hour, 33 minutes and did every step of the way on her RaceRunner, even finishing with a sprint finish! Incredible!

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Meanwhile, Gavin who trains in Scotland, took on the 10k and finished in a very impressive 9th place in 41 minutes.

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The event was 'Parallel London' - the world's first fully inclusive walk/jog/run. Everyone involved had a fantastic day and returned home with a real sense of achievement.

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Congratulations to everyone. CP Teens UK hopes to return to Parallel London in 2017!

August 21, 2016

Joe Hinchliffe, who is a friend of CP Teens UK Founder Ellie through University, has chosen to run this year's Nottingham Half Marathon for CP Teens UK! He has set up a Just Giving page. Any donations would be greatly received, both from Joe himself & from CP Teens UK. 
A big thank you to both Joe and to people who sponsor him!

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/joe-hinchliffe-1?utm_campaign=projectpage-share-owner&utm_content=joe-hinchliffe-1&utm_medium=Yimbyprojectpage&utm_source=Facebook&utm_term=r39WrNbr2

August 17, 2016

A massive congratulations to the following CP Teens UK Ambassadors who have today picked up fantastic A Level results:

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- Chloe Tear

- Chloe Smith

- Abbie Smart

- Nathan Giles

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Chloe Tear is off to Leeds Trinity University in September, whilst Chloe Smith is off to Newman University, Birmingham. Nathan is also off to Worcester University next month. Abbie achieved her Childcare qualification, which is equivalent to 3 A Levels, and she is off to the National Star College.

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Congratulations to you all!

July 21, 2016

CP Teens UK Head Ambassador, Chloe Tear, has been announced on the shortlist for the 'Positive Role Model' category at this year's National Diversity Awards, which take place in Liverpool in September. Chloe, who has her own blog 'Life As A Cerebral Palsy Student', is an active, supportive & enthusiastic member of the CP Teens UK community.

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Congratulations Chloe, well deserved!

July 16, 2016

The England RaceRunning Team, including 3 of CP Teens UK's RaceRunners have returned home after a week at the European Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark. The team return home with 8 Golds, 2 Silvers & 3 Bronze! Team England consisted of:

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- Matthew Humphreys

- Rafi Solaiman

- Thomas Talbot

- Muninder Singh Hayer

- Ellie Simpson

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Gavin Drysdale, CP Teens UK Ambassador, also won 5 Golds for Scotland at the Championships!

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Congratulations to you all!

July 15, 2016

A popular country club in Chesterfield, North Derbyshire has kindly chosen to hold their well-attended Annual Hog Roast in aid of CP Teens UK! The fantastic event is from 2pm today at Brampton Manor. Live music will be on throughout the day and local radio, Spire Radio, will be covering the event.

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A big thank you to Craig Lynch and everybody at Brampton Manor!

July 08, 2016

Today, 3 CP Teens UK RaceRunners have flown out to Copenhagen as part of Team England to represent the country at the CPISRA 20th European RaceRunning Camp & Cup. Ellie Simpson, Matthew Humphreys & Rafi Solaiman, who all train in the CP Teens UK RaceRunning group, have joined fellow RaceRunners Thomas Talbot & Muninder Singh Hayer to form the RaceRunning England squad.

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Rafi, who only tried RaceRunning a year ago at a CP Sport & CP Teens UK RaceRunning Taster Day, says he is "so excited to get out there!". Ellie, founder of CP Teens UK and RaceRunner herself, says "Personally, for my own RaceRunning 'career' I am very excited! But, I am also very excited to pick up knowledge that I can then apply back at home at the RaceRunning group. I'm also excited to watch the rest of the team, especially Rafi who was 'born & raised' as a RaceRunner through CP Teens UK!".

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Gavin Drysdale, CP Teens UK Ambassador, is also flying out to the Championships to represent Scotland alongside a Scottish team.

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Good luck Team England & Scotland!

June 25, 2016

On Sunday 26th June 2016, CP Teens UK supported CP Sport's Development Gala at Ponds Forge in Sheffield. Information about CP Teens UK was made available to the participants and Ellie Simpson, founder of CP Teens UK, was on hand to chat to the participants. The Gala was also Ellie's first event as a CP Sport Young Ambassador - the day before, she was awarded the position alongside Matthew Humphreys (who is also a CP Teens UK Ambassador). Ellie handed out medals to winning participants alongside Matt Walker MBE, Paralympic Swimmer who is also an Ambassador for CP Sport.

June 24, 2016

Saturday 25th June 2016 saw the first 'CP Teens UK Summer Get Together'. The get together was held in the Blue Stoops pub in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The event enabled CP Teens and family & friends to get together for a meal and drinks. Matthew Humphreys & Katie Toft attended from the CP Teens UK Ambassador team. A winter get together is currently in the 'pipe line' - keep watching the website for more information!

June 19, 2016

Have you been watching Channel 4's Rescue Dog to Super Dog? Well, this week's episode features CP Teens UK Founder Ellie & her Rescue Dog/Super Dog Zamba!
Zamba is a fantastic dog and companion for Ellie, and he was also the star of the 'CP Teens UK Sockathon' back in April where Zamba pulled many socks off of people's feet to raise funds for CP Teens UK!
As Zamba is such a star and soon to be a famous dog, CP Teens UK would like to announce that Zamba and his doggie best friend, Lottie (who also features on this week's show) are the official CP Teens UK mascots!
You can watch the programme on Wednesday 22nd June, Channel 4, 8pm.

May 31, 2016

CP Teens UK is pleased to announce that it has now formed a partnership with CP Sport. CP Sport is the country’s leading National Disability Sports organisation supporting people with Cerebral Palsy to reach their sporting potential. CP Teens UK and CP Sport have joined together to try and get more people with Cerebral Palsy into sport, and in doing so help tackle the issue of social isolation that can often be experienced by people with Cerebral Palsy and to educate people that those with Cerebral Palsy can still play & participate in sport.

Ellie Simpson, founder of CP Teens UK, said “I am absolutely delighted that CP Teens UK has formed a partnership with CP Sport. On a personal level, CP Sport is an organisation that has helped and supported me massively and it is extremely close to my heart. I am so excited for this partnership going forward and to ultimately get more people like myself into sport at whatever level they choose.”

Ali Talbot CEO of CP Sport said “We are extremely delighted that Cerebral Palsy Sport have developed another unique partnership with our work with CP Teens UK. We have seen first-hand through Ellie’s story how the work of our charity can make such an impact on the lives of young people with cerebral palsy and getting them into sport. We look forward to working with CP Teens UK to develop more opportunities for people with cerebral palsy to take up sport and have fun”.

CP Sport is also working extremely hard to develop the sport of RaceRunning across England & Wales. CP Teens UK has a RaceRunning group, which CP Sport are extremely supportive of. CP Sport are currently working with CP Teens UK to develop the group and the coaches to ensure that our athletes receive the very best experience that they can.

More information about CP Sport and how to get involved in their sports can be found at www.cpsport.org

May 04, 2016

On Saturday 23rd April, £410 was raised at the Zamba 'Sockathon'! The event took place at The Peacock Inn in Chesterfield. Zamba, the trainee assistance dog, pulled off 20 socks off of people's feet in order to raise money for CP Teens UK. Despite Zamba's reluctance at the start of the event, once he got going, he was a pro at pulling socks off!

The fundraising event was shared with 'A lift for Josh' - Josh is 7-years-old and he has Cerebral Palsy. Josh has a twin brother and he is desperate to sleep upstairs in his home with his brother. Josh's family are currently fundraising to have a lift installed into their family home in order to allow Josh access to the upstairs and fulfil his wish of sharing a bedroom alongside his brother. Please, please support if you can - no donation is too small! https://www.gofundme.com/we4zhes8

The Zamba 'Sockathon' will feature in a Channel 4 Documentary later this month.

A big thank you to everyone who donated, and a special thank you to Jennie & Tim Dann at The Peacock, and Sharon, Alan, Josh, Theo & Lily!

April 25, 2016

CP Teens UK has been nominated for a 2016 National Diversity Award in the 'Disability' section of the 'Community Organisation' category! The National Diversity Awards are held once a year and "are for people who inspire other individuals through their work, through their commitment to helping others, through their infectious personalities and through adversity".

So far, CP Teens UK has received 15 votes. Once an individual or organisation is nominated, a profile is then created where the nominee can see their votes and comments, although they cannot see who has voted. CP Teens UK has received some truly lovely votes so far, including:

"It's a very great charity and it makes teens feel positive and happy about themselves and other people! Ellie has done so well to make such an amazing group and bring teens together to feel like their voices are heard. I love CP teens as it helps me to feel confident and important taking on tasks I've never done before. I think CP teens is an amazing group and it should win as it is a very helpful and positive charity that helps lives of teenagers. Well done to Ellie for successfully making a group that is so positive and great to be part of. It should win!!"

"CP Teens UK does so much to help other people with CP feel supported and feel like they're not alone. Amazingly all founded by Ellie, who manages to fit in CP Teens UK, athletics, and university at the same time! She writes great blogs too which as someone who also has CP I can relate to a lot! It really is a brilliant organisation!"

"Cp teens is a wonderful organisation and group that provides people with cerebal palsy a safe and accepting place to connect with one another to build relationships and share experiences and help each other along the way"

Founder of CP Teens UK, Ellie Simpson, said "It is an incredible honour for CP Teens UK to be nominated for such a big award. It is so amazing to know that so many people think so much of CP Teens UK. I am just so happy that it appears to have helped so many people. I am overwhelmed at the votes and comments coming in. All the teenagers & young people that have been, are currently, and those in the future, involved are a credit to the organisation and I hope CP Teens UK wins for them!".

You can vote for CP Teens UK by following this link: https://nominate.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/Nominate/Endorse/30020?name=CP%20Teens%20UK

April 23, 2016

Sunday 24th April 2016 saw the second competition meet of 2016 for the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club at York University Athletics Track. The athletes competing were:

Matthew Humphreys

Rafi Solaiman

Thomas Talbot

Clare Hands

Ellie Simpson

Thomas & Ellie ran their first ever 800m alongside experienced 800m RaceRunner Matthew. It was a day of PB's, and Ellie claimed PB's in all of her races and placed herself back in the World #1 spot for RR2 females across the 100m and 200m distances. Well done everyone!

April 16, 2016

Sunday 17th April 2016 saw the first competition of 2016 for the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club. The following athletes were competing:

Matthew Humphreys

Rafi Solaiman

Thomas Talbot

Clare Hands

Orla Connelly

Ellie Simpson

The meet was in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, and it was both Clare and Orla's first ever competition races! Despite the very cold conditions, everyone did really well and opened up the 2016 season with a bang!

Videos of some of the races can be viewed on the CP Teens UK Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChETanAU-JfCjxsc0GJnICA

April 10, 2016

On Sunday 10th April 2016, Ellie (founder of CP Teens UK and International RaceRunner) and Adam (the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club Coach) delivered RaceRunning to patients of The Ryegate Centre at Sheffield Children's Hospital. The Ryegate Centre treats hundreds of children from Sheffield & beyond with a wide range of disabilities and neurological conditions.

The 'Sport For Life Day' was a huge success and RaceRunning proved to be a massive hit with all of the children! There were lots of smiles as children were able to take off down the running track, some of them experiencing independent movement for the first time. Photos from the day can be viewed in the Gallery.

A 'Sport For Life Day' is being planned for 2017 and CP Teens UK looks forward to supporting this wonderful event again.

March 24, 2016

To celebrate International Woman's Day 2016, Sheffield Hallam University have been awarding 'inspirational' staff & students and Ellie, CP Teens UK founder, was presented with an 'Inspirational Student' Award for CP Teens UK! Sheffield Hallam University wrote:

"Ellie is committed to developing opportunities for young people with CP and similar brain injuries. This is shown through her studies and the founding of CP Teens UK. Her dedication to raising awareness of opportunities for people with disabilities is second to none, and her selflessness is something that everyone can learn from. Her athletics career, which includes being a Double World Champion and Double World number 1 in 2015, has been an inspiration to others, leading to the formation of the CP Teens RaceRunning Club . Ellie is a leader by example, rather than a follower."

Staff & Student profiles who received a 2016 award can be viewed here

March 11, 2016

On Friday 11th March 2016, the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club were at Elland Road in Leeds at the Yorkshire Disability Sport Awards. The Club was nominated in the 'Team of the Year' category.

The club, which is England's first dedicated RaceRunning Club, was formed in June 2015 by Ellie, CP Teens UK founder

Unfortunately it wasn't the winning night for the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club. However, CP Teens UK couldn't be prouder of your achievements in the past year, including:

- Being the first dedicated RaceRunning Club in England
- Matt & Ellie being selected for England for the 2015 World CP Games
- Ellie being the first female England RaceRunner
- Matt winning 4 Silvers at the World CP Games
- Ellie winning Double Gold at the World CP Games, becoming Double World Champion & World #1 in the 200m & 400m, missing out by 0.10th of a second in the 100m making her World #2 in this distance
- Rafi gaining Under 16 National Champ & competing in his first competition
- Clare breaking her PB by a whole 16s in the 100m in just one session
- Orla, who started only in January, almost halving her PB - and it is only March!
- Working hard to raise participation levels in RaceRunning, giving many the opportunity to experience freedom of movement, including the Under 5's at Sheffield Children's Hospital
- The amazing, tight-knit, inclusive social group forming alongside the club

Keep up the good work CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club! Onwards & upwards to Denmark in July for the European Champs!

March 06, 2016

Sunday 6th March 2015 saw the second Sponsored Wobble, with the first one taking place back in October 2014. Over 40 people turned up to walk, 'wobble' or wheel the 5K through Chatsworth Park, including:

- Chloe Tear (Head Ambassador)

- Matthew Humphreys (Ambassador & CP Teens UK RaceRunning Athlete)

- Josh Taylor (Ambassador)

- Rafi Solaiman (CP Teens UK RaceRunning Athlete)

- Clare Hands (CP Teens UK RaceRunning Athlete)

- Orla Dauncey (CP Teens UK RaceRunning Athlete)

- Accessible Derbyshire

The weather stayed fine and dry all day and CP Teens UK made its presence felt by filling the village of Baslow at the half way point. A BBQ was held after the Wobble for CP Teens UK Ambassadors and RaceRunners.

Amount raised to be announced soon!

February 15, 2016

A big thank you goes out to everyone who put their hand in their pocket at the 2015 CP Teens UK Ball as a delivery of 2 NEW RaceRunners has just been received! These 2 very small RaceRunners are going to be used in conjunction with Sheffield Children's Hospital for the next 6-8 weeks. Following this, the green one will be used by a little girl called Lilia, who is 2 and has Cerebral Palsy. The bigger blue RaceRunner will be going to the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club to encourage younger members to come along and to carry on the RaceRunning with Sheffield Children's Hospital!

January 08, 2016

Drum roll please! ...

The Celebrity Guest for the 2016 CP Teens UK Ball will be, 'Lost Voice Guy' - Lee Ridley. The famous comedian, who has Cerebral Palsy, uses his iPad to deliver his sketches. He won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2014 and has famous fans including Matt Lucas and Jason Manford.

"Funny, personal, occasionally shocking & frequently mischievous" - The Independent.

The Ball will be held on Saturday 8th October. Tickets will be in sale in February.

December 27, 2015

It is official, another Sponsored Wobble will be happening in 2016! On Sunday 6th March, CP teens from far and wide and friends will be wobbling once more through Chatsworth Park in Derbyshire.

There will be a stop half way for a pub lunch and drinks - every CP Teen will have their lunch free of charge.

Lets make the Sponsored Wobble 2016 even BIGGER and BETTER! Contact elliecpteensuk@outlook.com to register and for a sponsor form(s).

December 27, 2015

As England's first ever dedicated RaceRunning Club, the CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club has gone from strength to strength in its first year of operation. Formed back in July 2015 following the CP Teens UK and CP Sport RaceRunning Taster Day, the club has 5 members and is accepting more. In 2015 it has achieved:

- 8 National Titles

- 6 World Medals at the 2015 World Cerebral Palsy Games (4 Silver and 2 Gold)

- World #1 in RR2 Female 200m & 400m

- England's first Female RaceRunner Athlete

The club finished off 2015 with a photo shoot to feature in the 2016/17 Sheffield Hallam Prospectus, and a Christmas celebration meal at Frankie & Bennys funded by CP Teens UK. The club is very much looking forward returning to training on the 6th January and flying out to Copenhagen in July for the RaceRunning International Cup!

November 28, 2015

A brand new CP Teens UK Ambassador Programme has been launched. The new programme will see some fresh faces and a new structure. It aims to give more power to Ambassadors, promote confidence, enhance skills and provide new and fun experiences.

Watch this space in early 2016 to meet your new team of Ambassadors!

On Saturday 17th October 2015, CP Teens UK held it's first ever charity ball, organised by Ellie and a small group of family & friends. Ellie managed to get Sophie Christiansen OBE, World Paralympic Dressage Champion, to attend as the Celebrity Guest. Sophie opened the Ball with a 'bang' giving the 150 guests a fantastic, inspirational speech of how she had used disability sport as a tool to come out of her comfort zone, especially in relation to speaking as Sophie's Cerebral Palsy affects her speech - "Life really does begin outside of your comfort zone".

CP Teens UK Ambassadors, Chloe Tear & Cat Lee attended the evening. CP Teens who had previously only met 'virtually' through CP Teens UK were able to get their ball gowns and tuxedos out and finally meet in person and make special memories.

An incredible £7,613 was raised on the night for CP Teens UK! A large proportion of this will go to the brand new 'CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club', giving teenagers & young people with Cerebral Palsy and similar disabilities sporting and social opportunities. On average, a RaceRunner costs £1,500-£2,000, but the difference it makes to a young person's life and the opportunities it can provide them with is incredible.

A massive thank you to everyone who supported the Ball, especially those who donated Raffle & Auction prizes, and to the main sponsors of the evening Stratstone BMW & MINI. A special thanks also goes to:

- Banner Jones Solicitors

- Wilkins Hammond Charted Surveyors

- Stratstone BMW & MINI Chesterfield

- Stratstone BMW & MINI Derby

- Sheffield Children's Hospital NHS Foundation

Photos of the night can be found in the Gallery

On Thursday 1st October 2015 in London, Ellie was crowned as Jack Wills Young Brit 2015 in the Enterprise category for founding CP Teens UK and for building it up from the very bottom!

Out of over 500 entries, Ellie and CP Teens UK made it to the semi-finals where there were 40 semi-finalists. Ellie was shocked and honoured to make it this far, but she "knew she wouldn't go onto win". So, when Rob Shaw (founder of Jack Wills), Karen Diamond (Head of Women's at Models1), and Jenny Dyson (Head of Pencil Agency & Teen Vogue) crowned Ellie as their winner, she could not believe it!

Ellie said, "This is for all of the CP Teens out there. This is for them. Without them, CP Teens UK would not be what it is today and would have not won this award. I always hoped that one day I would prove that having CP is 'cool', and I hope tonight has proved this!"

As Jack Wills Young Brit 2015, Ellie received:

- A photoshoot

- £500 in Jack Wills vouchers

- £5,000 for CP Teens UK

- Mentorship for CP Teens UK from Rob Shaw, founder of Jack Wills

Well done Ellie & CP Teens UK!

A strong team of 6 have completed the Chesterfield Marathon Fun Run for CP Teens UK on Sunday 23rd September 2015. The team included Ellie on her RaceRunner, and Ruby & Olivia, who both have Cerebral Palsy. Ruby & Olivia chose CP Teens UK as their charity for the Fun Run - thank you so much girls and a massive well done!

On Sunday 5th July 2015, CP Teens UK took over the EIS in Sheffield alongside CP Sport to hold a RaceRunning Taster Day for young people with Cerebral Palsy. As a RaceRunner herself and a Sports Development student, Ellie decided that she wanted other young people with Cerebral Palsy to experience the thrill of RaceRunning, so she teamed up CP Teens UK with CP Sport to provide a RaceRunning Taster Day.

The day was a huge success with all of the participants having lots of fun! A wide range of ages and different abilities attended, but everyone joined in together and felt the freedom of being able to move at speed.

Following the day, one participant decided to loan a RaceRunner Bike off of CP Sport and now trains professionally with Ellie. There are now 3 professional RaceRunners training at the EIS thanks to CP Teens UK & Ellie! A long term goal of Ellie's is to set up the 'CP Teens UK RaceRunning Club' - it'll be the first in the country, and with 3 RaceRunners already, it is well on it's way!

Photos from the day can be seen in the Gallery.