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The term “cerebral palsy” refers to a wide range of conditions. Some people with cerebral palsy can function independently and live a high-profile life, like Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte and marathon runner Bonner Paddock. Others, like Gwen and Eliza Gort, might be unable to move, walk, speak or eat without assistance, and they will need help for the rest of their lives. There are many pediatric resources to help infants and children with cerebral palsy, but as children grow older, options become sparse. To fill this need, Debby and Peter Weinberg donated $7 million to the Columbia University Medical Center to set up the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center. The Center will provide treatment to cerebral palsy patients of all ages. The center will also have facilities for research and education about cerebral palsy. Adults with cerebral palsy can use the center to find appropriate care, researchers can test…
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