For the past five years, 92.31 percent of donations to CHASA were used to fund programs which benefited families of children who have hemiplegia.  The remaining 7.69 percent of donations was used for administrative expenses. Source:  Sanford, Baumeister & Frazier, P.C.

Your donations are help families of children who have hemiplegia. Some of the projects sponsored by CHASA are:

• Research Awards: Awards presented to institutions or organizations on behalf of a principal investigator in support of pilot studies in infant or childhood stroke/hemiplegia research.  2006 CHASA Research Award 

• Website: Over 300 pages of information are provided to assist parents and children. This website is written, developed, and created by volunteer and founder, Nancy Atwood.  Jackie Haley, another volunteer mom, assists with editing and writing.

• Family Retreat and Conference:  This gathering of families of children who have hemiplegia provides an opportunity for attendees to visit with experts to learn about the most current information on medical, therapeutic, and educational issues.  There is also the opportunity for parents and children to meet and visit with other families who have been affected by hemiplegia.  This importance of this popular event can be summed up by the words of an eight year old girl who has hemiplegia, "I know that I'm not alone. There are other kids just like me."  Your donations underwrite some of the expenses of this event and also provide scholarships for families.

• College and Trade School Scholarships:  These scholarships are available for students who have hemiplegia.

• Special Family Events:  Local groups of parents may apply for funding of a special event.  An example of such an event is the "Florida Family Fun Day". Children with hemiplegia and their families enjoyed a day of games and fun.

• Information:  Your donations help fund a phone line where parents and professionals can call for more information about support resources. CHASA phone:  817-492-4325

• Staff:  CHASA does not have a paid staff. We operate through the generosity of volunteers who donate hundreds of hours of service.

CHASA is a 501 (c)(3) organization and your contribution is tax deductible.  Donation page