My first blog

Hi my name is Chloe Gillmere and I’m 20.

 I have Cerebral Palsy and would love to raise awareness and hope.

Life can be full of challenges and negativity, but it can also be full of fun, achievements and success.

I will be posting daily blogs, so keep a look out.

I would love it if you could share this.

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Cerebral Palsy myths!

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