Miami Dade College’s (MDC) National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower will be illuminated green at sunset, Monday, March 25, for National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, in support of Samantha’s Purpose.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Cerebral Palsy is considered the most common physical/motor disability in children. March 25 was designated “National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day” by the U.S. Congress.
The illumination at Freedom Tower is one of many activities taking place throughout Miami-Dade County as part of a national campaign called “Light Up Cerebral Palsy,” led by Make Lemon Aide Foundation for CP.
Samantha’s Purpose’s mission is to raise awareness about Cerebral Palsy, provide funding through grants for programs, schools, and camps that are fully inclusive and support and improve the quality of life of children with this disability and to provide guidance and support to families helping them navigate the maze of insurance, government programs, education and doctors. For the parents and families of children who have Cerebral Palsy, learning about these aspects now, (when their children are young), can help them to get to grips with the complicated maze of factors early on, so they’re prepared. It could help them to know what to expect, just in case they need to look for long term disability insurance quotes online at some point in the future. For some people who have Cerebral Palsy, their disability may mean that they’re unable to work for a long period of time, so having insurance to fall back on will mean that their income will be protected until they can return. Having people you can turn to for help and support during this time can be beneficial for a lot of people. The organization also advocates for inclusion of those with Cerebral Palsy throughout the community. Samantha’s Purpose was co-founded by Jose “Manny” Garcia and Michelle Coffey-Garcia, the parents of Samantha Garcia, who lives with Cerebral Palsy. For more information please visit: https://www.samanthaspurpose.org/
MDC’s Freedom Tower was the first building to ever be illuminated green for Cerebral Palsy Awareness in 2014 and continues to participate every year.
WHAT: MDC to Illuminate Freedom Tower Green for National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day
WHEN: Monday, March 25, at sunset
WHERE: MDC’s Freedom Tower, 600 Biscayne Blvd