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In This Issue
Donor and Fundraising Updates
Advocacy at a Glance
Hydrocephalus in the News
Hydrocephalus and the Media
Upcoming HA Events

04/02 - Owasso, OK - Support Group Meeting 

 

04/16 - Rolling for a Cure   

 

04/18 - TTC Joins the Boston Marathon  

 

04/30 - Chico, CA - Support Group Meeting 

 

04/30 - Richmond, VA - Support Group Meeting  

 

Donor and Fundraising Updates


New WALK Chair Training Meeting 


On February 26th Randi Corey, Hydrocephalus Association Director of Special Events, taught a special training session for 13 new WALK Chairs. The seminar was designed to bring our new 2011 WALK Chairs together and enable them to share tips, hear success stories and learn how to overcome challenges, ensuring their events reach maximum potential.
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 April 2011
Dear Thomas,

Welcome to springtime.

In this issue of Pathways we feature two articles by guest writers Jilinda Richer and Christian Karch. We also share the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network's latest announcement in hydrocephalus research, provide news about WALK season and how it's ramping up and promises to be our best ever, and continue our series of articles in honor of Brain Awareness Week.

Again, we invite you to check all of our upcoming events.

With warm regards,

The team at the Hydrocephalus Association

 

On the Research Front

HCRN Announces the Latest Research News 


 

Dr. Dave Limbrick, MD, PhD, a researcher at St. Louis Children's Hospital, is the latest member of the Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network and is conducting a study to identify bio-markers in hydrocephalus.

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Hydrocephalus in the News

Hydrocephalus Snowshoe WALK a Hit  


On March 12th, Christian, Laura and Sofia Karch of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, hosted a Hydrocephalus Snowshoe WALK to raise awareness and funds for hydrocephalus research.  Read Christian's article about their successful and unique event.

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Brain Awareness Week: Part 2, Exploring Areas of the Brain Affected by Hydrocephalus 


In honor of Brain Awareness Week, Karima Roumila, Hydrocephalus Association's Community Programs Director, explores various areas of the brain affected by hydrocephalus. Read it here.

 

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A Most Unusual Christmas Party   


Jilinda and Ron Richer, a husband and wife who both depend on medical devices made by the same company, were honored over the holidays as Mr. and Ms. Medtronic at the shunt manufacturers holiday party. Jilinda shares her story.

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Hydrocephalus and the Media

Fort Meyers Family is Raising Awareness About Hydrocephalus  


The Fort Meyers News-Press published a great article on hydrocephalus that featured the Plucker family and their son Evan.

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Durango Family Highlights Hydrocephalus in the News 

 

The Brown Family of Durango, Texas, are raising hydrocephalus awareness locally.  Read about them in the Durango Herald.

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North Carolina Family Adopts Girl with Hydrocephalus

 

The Hardin Family of North Carolina adopted an Armenian girl with hydrocephalus who was in critical condition.

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