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About Faith Over CP

Empowering Lives Through Compassion and Commitment: Our Journey to Inspire Hope

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Our Story

Faith Over CP was not born from a campaign or a committee.
It began with a family, a little girl named Sophie, and a simple but painful realization: the systems meant to help children with disabilities were not built with dignity, adaptability, or real life in mind.

Sophie was born with cerebral palsy. As her parents searched for solutions, they encountered bulky braces, visible limitations, and devices that worked around children instead of with them. Rather than accept those limitations, Sophie’s father set out to build something better.

What began as a solution for one child became a breakthrough.

Faith Over CP pioneered the world’s first concealed orthotic and adaptive footwear system—designed to integrate real support inside everyday shoes, without stigma or visibility. As families began to see what was possible, it became clear that the system could extend far beyond cerebral palsy.

Today, Faith Over CP supports children across 15+ disabilities, offering a unified adaptive mobility platform that evolves with each child’s needs. Our work blends lived experience, engineering, advocacy, and compassion—ensuring that mobility support is not just functional, but empowering.

We believe disability should never define a child’s confidence, limit their independence, or silence their potential. Faith Over CP exists to turn obstacles into opportunities, and to build a future where adaptive solutions grow with the children who rely on them.

Our Inspirations

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Innovation Begins With One Child

Faith Over CP was inspired by a simple but powerful truth: when solutions don’t exist, families are forced to create them.

Our journey began with Sophie—a little girl with cerebral palsy whose needs exposed the limitations of traditional orthotics. Bulky braces, visible devices, and rigid systems failed to meet the realities of daily life. Rather than accept those constraints, we chose to build something better.

That decision became the foundation of everything we do.

From One Solution to a World-First Platform

The creation of the Sophie Boot marked our first breakthrough—demonstrating that mobility support could be discreet, functional, and dignity-preserving. That innovation led to the development of the InvisaBrace®, a concealed orthotic system that integrates directly into everyday footwear.

What we discovered next changed everything.

As families began using the system, it became clear that this approach could support far more than just cerebral palsy. The same adaptive principles applied across a wide range of mobility challenges—unlocking the potential for a unified solution rather than isolated devices.

Normalcy, Dignity, and Confidence—Built In

With the development of the InvisaSole® and the expansion of our adaptive platform, Faith Over CP moved beyond traditional assistive technology. Our focus shifted to something more profound: restoring normalcy.

Our innovations are designed to work quietly in the background—supporting alignment, stability, and confidence without drawing attention because mobility support should empower a child, not define them.

A Broader Mission, Rooted in the Same Heart

Today, Faith Over CP supports children across 15+ disabilities, using a single adaptive mobility platform that grows with each child’s needs. Every advancement we make is guided by lived experience, family insight, and a commitment to innovation with purpose.

Our inspiration has never changed.
It has simply grown.

We exist to ensure that every child—regardless of diagnosis—has the opportunity to move forward with confidence, dignity, and belief in what’s possible.

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Meet the family

Get to Know the Faces behind Faith Over CP

Michael Urbanowicz

Executive Director | Founder

Michael Urbanowicz is the founder and Executive Director of Faith Over CP, leading the organization with a rare blend of lived experience, innovation, and purpose. Inspired by his daughter Sophie and her journey with cerebral palsy, Michael set out to solve a problem he knew firsthand—how to provide meaningful mobility support without sacrificing dignity, comfort, or confidence.

When traditional orthotic solutions fell short, Michael engineered a new approach: a concealed, adaptive orthotic system integrated directly into footwear. What began as a solution for Sophie evolved into the foundation of a first-of-its-kind adaptive mobility platform now designed to support children across 15+ disabilities.

Under Michael’s leadership, Faith Over CP has grown beyond a personal mission into a scalable, impact-driven organization focused on innovation, access, and empowerment. His work bridges engineering, advocacy, and family-centered design—ensuring that children with disabilities are not limited by visibility, stigma, or outdated solutions, but supported in moving forward with confidence.

Brittany Urbanowicz

Deputy Executive Director

Brittany Urbanowicz serves as Deputy Executive Director of Faith Over CP and is the heart that anchors the organization’s mission. As Sophie’s mother, Brittany brings an unwavering commitment to advocacy, compassion, and execution—ensuring that every initiative remains grounded in the real needs of families navigating disability.

From the earliest days of Faith Over CP, Brittany has been instrumental in transforming vision into action. Her leadership spans family outreach, program development, partnerships, and community engagement, always with a focus on dignity, inclusion, and long-term impact.

Brittany’s dedication extends beyond operational leadership; she is a trusted voice for parents and caregivers who often feel unseen or unheard. Her work ensures that Faith Over CP is not only innovative, but deeply human—built on empathy, resilience, and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to move, grow, and thrive.

Sophie Urbanowicz

Inspiration | Heart of the Mission

Sophie Urbanowicz is the reason Faith Over CP exists.

Born with cerebral palsy, Sophie’s journey revealed the gaps in traditional mobility solutions—systems that often prioritize function over dignity and visibility over confidence. Rather than accepting limitations, Sophie inspired something entirely new.

Her needs led to the creation of the InvisaBrace® system and the broader adaptive mobility platform that now supports children across multiple disabilities. Sophie’s determination, joy, and resilience continue to guide every design decision and every family served.

Sophie represents more than a success story; she is proof that innovation rooted in love can change lives. Her journey reminds us that mobility is not just about movement—it’s about freedom, confidence, and being seen for who you are.

Gabe Urbanowicz

Family Advocate | Big Brother

Gabe Urbanowicz plays a quiet but powerful role within Faith Over CP as Sophie’s big brother and a constant source of encouragement. Growing up alongside Sophie has shaped Gabe’s deep understanding of inclusion, patience, and advocacy.

Through his bond with Sophie, Gabe represents the siblings who walk this journey too—learning empathy early, celebrating progress, and standing proudly beside their loved ones. His presence reflects the family-centered foundation of Faith Over CP and the belief that disability impacts families as a whole, not just individuals.

Gabe’s role is a reminder that Faith Over CP is built not only for children with disabilities, but for the families who support them every step of the way.

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Brittany and Michael Urbanowicz smiling with their children, Gabe and Sophie Urbanowicz, standing together in a sunny park. The family is wearing matching hats and casual Faith over CP clothing, enjoying a joyful outdoor moment.

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FaithoverCP is an incredible initiative that supports individuals living with cerebral palsy, providing them with resources, hope, and a supportive community. Your donation can make a real difference in someone's life, offering them the opportunity to thrive and overcome challenges. Let's come together to empower and uplift those affected by cerebral palsy. Every contribution counts, no matter the size. Join us in this journey of faith, compassion, and change. FaithOverCP is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering lives and ensuring safety against disabilities and human trafficking. Donate now and be a part of something truly special!

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