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World CP Day – 6 October 2022

by Enrico Leigh | October 7, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

“Every World Cerebral Palsy Day, we ask people around the world to come together to celebrate and support those living with cerebral palsy, embrace diversity and to help create a more accessible future for everyone.” “Celebrating our differences” Today at the Village...

Notice of AGM – 29 September 2022

by Enrico Leigh | September 19, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

Notice is hereby given of the 69th Annual General Meeting of the Western Cape Location: Cerebral Palsy Association IN PERSON at The Village Work Centre, 11 First Avenue, Claremont Time: Thursday 29th September 2022 at 18:30. RSVP: by 20 September 2022 to...

The Village Work Centre Morning Market

by Enrico Leigh | August 14, 2022 | Fundraising, News | 0 Comments

On Offer: bric n brac, books, seedlings, plants, fruit, veggies, jumping castle for the kids, sewn products and more. FOOD: Cape Malay cuisine, boerie rolls, colddrink JOIN US FOR A MORNING OF MUSIC, FUN, FOOD & SHOPPING Date: Saturday, 3 September 2022 Time: 09h00 -...

Learning and fun for the workers at the Village Work Centre

by Enrico Leigh | June 1, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

COVID-19 protocols are brushed up on often so that workers don’t forget the importance of always sanitizing and masking up. Then a bit of fun with musical chairs! Social time and exercise makes fora wholesome happy workday! As COVID-19 has impacted many companies,...

Suzy

by Enrico Leigh | March 31, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

Nostalgia during CP awareness month We earmarked March as CP Awareness Month and visited a couple of places to share our information. A spontaneous decision saw Suzy going along for the ride and the nostalgia she brought back for many people was quite poignant. We...

Interested in running the Two Oceans Half-Marathon For WCCPA?

by Enrico Leigh | March 7, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

WCCPA has 10 half marathon charity entries for the Two Oceans Marathon – interested in purchasing an entry? Contact Cheryl at [email protected] for more information.

February – the month of love, and self-love and care

by Enrico Leigh | February 14, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

February is often known for being a month dedicated to and all about love. But February is not only about valentines and sweethearts; instead it can also be a month for self-love and self-care, fostering relationships with family and friends, and loving others. Be...

Become A WCCPA Member

by Enrico Leigh | February 6, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

We would like to invite you to become a member of our Association! What is expected of you? Nothing much.. all we need is your presence at our annual meetings and your interest in the Association! The membership fee is quite low and is indicated on our membership...

68th Annual General Meeting

by Enrico Leigh | September 14, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

Notice Is hereby given of the 68th Annual General Meeting of the Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association via the ZOOM MEETING PLATFORM on Thursday 30th September 2021 at 19:00. RSVP by 22 September 2021 to [email protected] for registration. Link will be sent when we...

Donations-In-Kind Drive July 2021

by Enrico Leigh | July 26, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

For the month of July (Mandela month), the Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association will host a donations-in-kind ‘drive’ for the benefit of children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. #kindness #helpfillourpantry #cpawareness

WCCPA Updated Constitution

by Enrico Leigh | October 4, 2021 | Reports | 0 Comments

At a Special General Meeting held on the 9th of September 2021, the WCCPA Constitution 2014 was amended. The new Constitution 2021 is available here and at our offices and on our website. View here

Tekkie Tax Day – Friday 26 May 2017

by | February 15, 2017 | News, Reports, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association will be participating in Tekkie Tax Day on 26 May 2017. What is Tekkie Tax Day all about? The 2017 campaign is on Friday 26 May 2017 and hundreds of thousands of people participate by wearing a sticker and a pair of funky...

Dr Arends honoured for her work

by | Aug 22, 2019 | News

The Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association (WCCPA) unveiled a commemorative plaque at Red Cross War Memorial Hospital in honour of Dr Arens who spent most of her career caring for children with cerebral palsy. She published many studies on these topics and pioneered...

WCCPA Introduces new icon

by | Aug 8, 2019 | News

The WCCPA is excited to introduce a new, more inclusive icon that will represent those diagnosed with cerebral palsy in an inclusive, empowered, mobile and active light. The message conveyed by the icon is that people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities are...

Suzy’s Retirement

by | Aug 8, 2019 | News

Suzy has been one of the most active, on-the-ground fundraisers for the Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association (WCCPA) for 66 years. You will remember her in your local shopping malls, wearing her blue dress and holding her red collection box and teddy bear. The doll...

ASSISTIVE BUDDIES

by | Jul 2, 2019 | News

#25408fIndividuals that have the following conditions/injuries will benefit from assistive buddies: Cerebral palsy, strokes, arthritis, wheelchair users, arm injuries, joint replacements, back injuries, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and...