Avala Tower, bridges, Slavija Fountain and Assembly of Serbia to be lit up in green tomorrow

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On the occasion of World Cerebral Palsy Day, to be marked tomorrow, October 6, the Avala Tower, Branko's Bridge, Ada Bridge, the Assembly of Serbia and the Slavija Fountain will be lit up in green, the color representing those suffering from the disease.

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This year's campaign called "Leave a Trace" invites all interested users of social networks to make a short video on their mobile phones in which they present themselves and some of their activities, regardless of whether they are people with cerebral palsy, their friends, family members or colleagues.

"People with cerebral palsy mainly face motor problems, i.e. the inability to move certain parts of the body, problems with walking and holding up legs or arms. That is why every movement is huge progress. The theme of the video clip is at your own discretion and it's possible to show any activity that contributes to a better society, some personal activity like moving

cups, socializing with friends, holding a pen, moving or something that makes a person with CP happy, and which represents progress for them," said Nikola Culic on behalf of the Regional Alliance for Cerebral Palsy.

He added that the video file should be shared on social networks, tagging @WorldCPDay and using hashtags #WorldCPDay #CPMakeYourMark, #cerebralparalysis.

Cerebral palsy is caused by improper development of a part of the brain or damage to the parts of the brain that control movement, and it is a unique brain disorder that differs in each affected person.

Signs of cerebral palsy usually appear in the first months of life, although the diagnosis can be delayed until the age of two or later.

Babies with CP often have developmental delays, slowly reaching developmental milestones such as learning to roll over, sitting, crawling, or walking. Some babies with CP have a problem with muscle tone. Decreased muscle tone (hypotonia) makes muscles relaxed, even flabby.

Increased muscle tone (hypertonia) makes muscles tense or stiff. In some cases, the early period of hypotonia will progress to hypertinia after the first 2 to 3 months of life. Children with CP may also have unusual posture, favoring one side of the body when crawling or walking.

It is important to note that some children without CP may also have some of these symptoms.

(Telegraf.rs)