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THE NEWS The Cerebral Palsy Podcast is back for another season. Kris Edwards and Nathan Hart have returned with another series of conversations about living with Cerebral Palsy - Hōkai Nukurangi. Prepare for more insightful and thought-provoking conversations around what it means to live with CP. Kris kicks things off with a series opener remembering two victims from the deadly Los Angeles fires who lived with CP. The next episode is a chat with CP Society member Rorie Poff, 18. He talks to Kris about high school, representing NZ as a shot putter and being on the Halberg Youth Council. Check out the latest episodes, and the past ones here: www.omny.fm/shows/chat- cp/playlists/podcast Connor Adamson has ticked off his goal to complete Round the Bays Wellington 2025. The Cerebral Palsy Society member took part in the 8.4km event on February 16. It took Connor, who is GMFCS level 2 and uses a walking stick, just under 3 hours to complete the course. He prepared for the event over a period of months by focusing on stretching and walking. Each week he would do a few short walks and one long walk to slowly build up the distance. Connor says he was feeling apprehensive and excited at the start line. The host of the Society’s Wellington coffee group walked the route with his dad, cousin and friend and he had more family seeing him off at the start line and meeting him at the finish. He says his physiotherapist was a huge help in terms of setting a Podcast returns for season 2 Connor completes Round the Bays Above: CP Society member Rorie Poff, left, pictured with The Cerebral Palsy Podcast host Kris Edwards. Above, left to right: Connor Adamson was all smiles as he completed Round the Bays Wellington. Connor’s father joined him for the 8.4kmwalk. training schedule and exercises. Connor says he felt good during the walk until fatigue started to kick in around the 5km mark. “The last 3.4km were a bit of a slog.” He’s pleased with how he did and how his training got him through the event with a good time. Connor wants to help build the Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi community in Wellington and says while he realises an event like Round the Bays is not everybody’s cup of tea, he is keen to connect with others over things like board games or something less physical. “If you want to meet other people with Cerebral Palsy, reach out to the Cerebral Palsy Society and let them know.” 6 | THE REVIEW MARCH 2025