Tate Kemp

Tate Kemp commenced his learning programs at the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre in 2004 when he was three years old. Until he arrived at CPEC there were little or no expectations of what he may learn and the impact that he could have on his own life, those closest to him and how he could influence the world.

With the guidance and teaching of the remarkable therapists at CPEC, Tate has learned to walk independently with the use of his walking frame. This has opened up exciting life opportunities to participate in everyday activities at home, at school, in his community and with great inspiration, do the Melbourne Marathon walk for the since 2007.

Each year his determination and improved walking skill levels has enabled him to be stronger and faster to power through “his own marathon”. While Tate has cerebral palsy and this has affected his physical ability, it hasn't affected his intellectual ability. Tate is at the top of his class in maths in a mainstream school.

Tate and his wonderful brother Nash have a unique love and bond. Their parents Sue and John have shown that even with the most uncertain of challenges, their dedication to their sons as a family has given hope to many others as well. Tate is but just one remarkable story in CPEC’s extraordinary history which began in 1987.

Click here to see Channel 7’s Sunday Night first feature on Tate and Nash called ‘Brothers in Arms’, and click here to see their follow up feature showing Tate walking in the Marathon!