Rotaract steps up for cerebral palsy

Members of Salisbury City Rotaract Club, SA, are once again stepping up to support people living with cerebral palsy by committing to complete 10,000 steps a day for 30 days throughout September.

Cerebral palsy is the most common childhood physical disability, with one Australian child diagnosed every 20 hours. The condition is caused by damage to the developing brain either during pregnancy or shortly after birth. It directly affects a person’s movement and posture for life.

“STEPtember is a fun and inclusive virtual event that challenges participants to step up – whenever, wherever, and however they like – from September 1-30.”

STEPtember is a fun and inclusive virtual event that challenges participants to step up – whenever, wherever, and however they like – from September 1-30. Funds raised from the challenge will support a wide range of initiatives helping people living with cerebral palsy to live their best lives.

This September will be the fourth year Salisbury City Rotaract Club has participated in the event.

“It’s a project that is close to my heart as I live with the diagnosis of cerebral palsy and want to bring awareness and kindness towards the condition,” said club President Emily Harman.

Last year the club clocked up 1,559,221 steps and raised more than $12,000 throughout STEPtember. This year they have set a massive target of $16,000.

“It’s going to be a challenge, but we’re up for it, knowing that every dollar we raise will provide vital therapy, ground-breaking research and innovation, life-changing technology and equipment, and programs and services for children and adults living with cerebral palsy,” Emily said.

To assist Salisbury City Rotaract Club in reaching its fundraising goal, visit www.steptember.org.au/fundraisers/salisburycityrotaract