Jacob Zalewski

Founder/President & CEO

Born February 13, 1983, three months premature, Jacob was given a 3% chance of survival due to various complications at birth. He was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of three, but the onset came at birth. Jacob has never considered himself handicapped by this debilitating disease. Rather, he has considered it a blessing, looking at it as something God has entrusted him to use positively to inspire others.

Jacob became the Founder/President & CEO of the One Step Closer Foundation (1SCF). is a non-profit, charitable organization whose main goal is to improve the lives of those who suffer from cerebral palsy along with various disabilities. The 1SCF, through multiple fundraising efforts, supports existing groups, individuals, and research for those already coping with cerebral palsy (CP) and other disabilities. The 1SCF strives to promote awareness and understanding of the disease through educational programs, support groups and access to previously unknown research. The 1SCF will also direct funds to researchers seeking for medical advancements in treating and diagnosing CP.