World Cerebral Palsy Day (6 October 2025): Darwisy’s Journey of Resilience and Hope

At just 15 months old, Darwisy was diagnosed with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy. Now 16, he continues to face daily physical challenges that require constant caregiving support. Yet, his journey has been marked by resilience, determination, and a quiet strength that inspires those around him. 

Despite the hurdles, Darwisy has embraced education with perseverance. He attended mainstream school, successfully completed his PSLE in 2021, and is now preparing for his ‘N’ Level examinations this year — a milestone that fills his mother with immense pride. 

Since 2017, Club Rainbow (Singapore) has journeyed alongside Darwisy and his family, providing support in many meaningful ways. From the Club Rainbow Family Retreat and yearly bursaries to invaluable transport services to and from hospitals, the help has eased their burden significantly. As a single-income parent, his mother shares that transport costs of $60–$80 per trip were once their heaviest financial strain — a load that Club Rainbow’s support has helped to lighten. 

Although his condition means that he can only participate in limited activities, Darwisy cherishes every opportunity. His happiest moment came in 2023, when Make-A-Wish Singapore granted his dream of meeting Liverpool Football Club — a memory he continues to treasure with joy and gratitude. 

In recent times, health challenges such as recurring tummy issues have made school attendance more difficult. Through it all, his mother’s greatest wish remains simple: that Darwisy stays healthy and happy, free to enjoy life at his own pace. 

Outside of health, the family also faces accessibility barriers in public spaces. Something as ordinary as taking a lift in a shopping mall can become stressful when people do not give way — small moments that underline the importance of empathy and awareness toward persons with disabilities. 

As World Cerebral Palsy Day is marked this year, Darwisy and his family express deep gratitude to those who have supported them through their journey. Darwisy’s hope is simple yet profound: that society embraces greater kindness, understanding, and empathy towards those with disabilities — because even the smallest act can make a world of difference. 

World Cerebral Palsy Day is a worldwide movement where every year on October 6, millions of people come together to recognise, celebrate, and take action for the 50 million people living with Cerebral Palsy (CP). CP is the most common lifelong physical disability, and yet it remains one of the most underfunded and overlooked disability and global health issues. Many people living with CP also face many barriers – lack of access to healthcare and education, social exclusion and employment discrimination. World Cerebral Palsy Day aims to change that through recognition, inclusion, and action – it is a day to celebrate the achievements of the CP community, challenge barriers, and push for a more accessible, inclusive world. 

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