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Welcome to AK Foundation Charity, a UK registered charity helping children and their families who suffer every day from the debilitating effects of Cerebral Palsy.
AK Foundation Charity focuses on the support needed for families with children suffering with Cerebral Palsy as well as working towards economic, social, and safe development for children. By collaborating with local communities and through your kind donations we can continue to tackle homelessness, hunger, mental health issues and educational gaps.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
Cerebral Palsy, often abbreviated to CP, is a condition impacting muscle co-ordination and mobility. Typically stemming from a brain injury occurring before, during, or after birth, it can lead to challenges in muscle control and movement as children progress in their development.
Approximately 1 in 400 infants born in the UK annually are diagnosed with some form of Cerebral Palsy.
There are various interventions aimed at helping the symptoms of Cerebral Palsy. These encompass specialised physiotherapy, occupational therapy, strength training, engaging in sports activities, and speech and language therapy. In select cases, surgical options are available, which can reduce muscle rigidity, potentially granting certain children the ability to walk independently. Specialised medical equipment is often required in everyday life to help alleviate the discomfort of CP sufferers.
What we do for Parents
AK Foundation Charity is a registered UK charity that helps the families of children and young people with CP by raising funds to support Cerebral Palsy initiatives, promoting wider awareness and connecting families with specialist care and equipment providers who can make life a little easier. We also offer an online forum for families to come together and share experiences, make new friendships and support one another.
Unfortunately, the UK healthcare system does not provide many of the treatments or support required for chronically or terminally ill children or young adults with CP – especially when they reach their 30th birthday; that’s why we set up AK Foundation Charity – to help families get the support they need.