At The Freda Veronica Riley Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Inc., we believe that true transformation happens when a community unites with a shared purpose. Freda’s life was a testament to the power of love, resilience, and breaking barriers. By getting involved with Freda’s Light, you help us extend that vital legacy—improving lives, fostering deep community advocacy, and funding the future of clinical care.
Whether you give your time, your voice, or your resources, your contribution directly impacts individuals living with cerebral palsy and their families.
Here are the primary ways you can join our mission today:
Your financial support is a direct investment in advocacy and academic advancement. Every dollar raised empowers our foundation to expand awareness and fund critical educational pathways.
Where Your Money Goes: 100% of net proceeds from our fundraising initiatives directly fund The Legacy Scholarship Program, supporting exceptional graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and rehabilitation sciences.
How to Give: We accept secure digital donations. Click the button below to contribute a one-time gift or set up a recurring monthly donation.
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Our annual memorial walk, Steps for Freda, is the heartbeat of our foundation. It is a celebration of movement, family unity, and collective impact.
Participate: Join us as an individual walker or gather your friends, family, and colleagues to form a fundraising walk team.
Sponsor a Walker: Can't make it to the track? You can securely back an individual walker or team by pledging a donation in honor of their strides.
It takes a dedicated team to bring our vision to life. If you have a heart for service, we would love to welcome you into our volunteer family.
Event Support: Help us orchestrate the Steps for Freda walk! We look for volunteers to assist with setup, water stations, registration tables, and cheering on our participants.
Community Outreach: Help us spread the word during Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month in March by sharing resources, distributing educational materials, or assisting with local advocacy programs.
📋 Ready to Join the Team? Complete our brief volunteer interest form to let us know your availability and interests, and a member of our leadership team will reach out to you shortly.
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We welcome collaborations with local businesses, civic organizations, and academic institutions that share our dedication to creating a more accessible and supportive world.
Event Sponsorships: Position your business as a community champion by becoming an official sponsor of the Steps for Freda annual walk. We offer various sponsorship tiers with prominent logo placement across our web pages, banners, and t-shirts.
Matching Gifts: Double your impact! Inquire whether your employer features a corporate matching gift program for registered non-profit organizations.
Have a unique fundraising idea, corporate partnership proposal, or question about how to maximize your impact? We want to hear from you. Contact our outreach committee directly at engage@fredaslight.org.