Cerebral palsy kept Michael Cooney from engaging in many of the activities his peers enjoyed every day. Now, with the school year coming to a close for the elementary schools at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Michael’s new found freedom has allowed him to partake in the races and games that made up the students’ Field Day, June 1. - Cerebral palsy kept Michael Cooney from engaging in many of the activities his peers enjoyed every day. Now, with the school year coming to a close for the elementary schools at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Michael’s new found freedom has allowed him to partake in the races and games that made up the students’ Field Day, June 1.