June is Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus month

NEWS RELEASE SPINA BIFIDA & HYDOCEPHALUS ************************* Hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain, can lead to swelling and can permanently damage the brain causing both physical and mental growth.

NEWS RELEASE

SPINA BIFIDA & HYDOCEPHALUS

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Hydrocephalus, also known as water on the brain, can lead to swelling and can permanently damage the brain causing both physical and mental growth.

Spina Bifida, is a neural tube birth defect in which either the brain and spine, or, only the spine, fails to develop properly in the womb.

Both of these disorders are disabling and lifelong presenting daily hardships.

We are representatives of Sault Ste. Marie for the Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario. Our goal is to continue creating awareness.

Therefore, on behalf of everyone and their families in Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding area who are affected by these 2 conditions, we are holding TROY’S TRAIL, a fundraising walk, scheduled for June 13 at 11:30 a.m. down at the Clergue Park Boardwalk by the Art Gallery.

This is our 4th year holding the event.

We have been collecting pledges and we will continue to do so up until the walk.

Every dollar raised goes to the Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario to help with research, support programs, and other services to help families whose lives are affected by these conditions.

The Association does NOT receive any government funding, so anything WE members can do to help, goes a long way.

Each year we have met and talked with several nice people, shared our stories and experiences, and have truly been there and helped one another.

The awareness is spreading…we are growing, and we feel we are making a difference.

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