In observance of World Cerebral Palsy Day, SM Cares and the Cerebral Palsy Epilepsy Family Awareness Support Group (CEFASGPH, Inc.), held an event to raise awareness about cerebral palsy, its challenges, and the importance of support for affected individuals and their families last October 19 at SM Southmall in Las Pinas City.
Aimed primarily at families living with a loved one who has cerebral palsy, the event was designed to increase awareness of the condition and the experiences of those who have it, provide resources and information for their families and caregivers, and promote inclusion and support for these individuals.
Caring for a patient with Cerebral Palsy can be very challenging, as the condition affects movement, muscle coordination, and communication skills. Knowing this, SM Cares fully supports CEFASGPH in its objective to create wide-range awareness about the condition within and outside its community.
Through the event, SM Cares reiterates its commitment to promoting the general welfare of individuals in the PWD community, including those who live with Cerebral Palsy, as part of its Program on PWDs, which aims to create a barrier-free and disability-inclusive environment in all SM malls.
SM Cares is the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, supporting initiatives focused on communities and the environment. Its advocacies include Programs for the Environment, Persons with Disabilities, Women & Breastfeeding Mothers, Children & Youth, Senior Citizens, and the SM Bike-friendly initiative.