Feb 17, 2021Aconcagua Climb — A World First for People Living with Cerebral PalsyStanding at 22,841 feet, Aconcagua is the highest mountain outside of Asia and the tallest mountain in South America. Ropes and technical gear are not required to summit Aconcagua. Although not a technical climb, a high level of physical and mental stamina is required to complete the trek. Climbers must…Aconcagua2 min read
Feb 15, 2021People I admire: Katy FettersNote from me Stories are a powerful tool for building connection and community. Many of us living with a disability grow up feeling alone because only later in life do we meet other people like us, be it in person or through stories we read or hear. As I continue to grow the…Cerebral Palsy5 min read
Feb 15, 2021Silent Battles — A Letter to Those With Cerebral PalsyWhen I was a kid, I refused to talk about my cerebral palsy. I was confused and angry. I didn’t want to deal with the multiple braces and casts I had to wear, or the countless hours of physical therapy, or the surgery — and recovery — I endured. …Cerebral Palsy3 min read
Feb 15, 2021My Origin StoryHi — my name is Phil and I’d like to tell you about my story. My journey began thirty-six years ago, when I was born two and a half months premature. During birth, I didn’t receive enough oxygen, which resulted in minor damage to the part of my brain that…Origin Stories3 min read