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HA's Director of Special Events Randi Corey gives tips on how to organize a WALK Event.
This Month:
The ABC's of Corporate Sponsorship.
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Welcome to the February 2011 edition of Pathways. January was an exciting month for the Hydrocephalus Association and we are always happy to share it with our community. In this issue we highlight our latest effort to provide support and education for our Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) community with our new updated NPH Booklet and a new NPH-specific page on our website. Also, Team Hydro is continuing its effort to make a difference by taking 'the show on the road to Chicago in August. Our Support Group Network continues to grow and we continue to receive applications for the 2011 Scholarships. Finally, read about American Idol hopeful Paris Tassin. She is the mother of a child with hydrocephalus and her story and talents are bringing attention to hydrocephalus and raising awareness. With warm regards, The team at the Hydrocephalus Association
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| Hydrocephalus in the News |
New NPH Page Released
The Hydrocephalus Association has unveiled its new Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus specific webpage. This is part of an ongoing effort to utilize our technology more effectively and to better serve the needs of our community. Come check it out on our website.
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Meet Paris, American Idol Hopeful
 American Idol hopeful Paris Tassin has entered the national spotlight and brought hydrocephalus with her. A talented young singer and single mother of a child living with hydrocephalus Paris aced the audition with her heartfelt tribute to her daughter and found a place in all of our hearts. And her story continues. Click here to see her performance.
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Support Groups Moving Ahead
 Jennifer Bechard, Hydrocephalus Association Support Group Liaison, discusses the latest growth of and continued plans to expand the HA's support group network. Every week we receive inquiries regarding the formation of new Support Groups. And every week, concerned individuals anxious to become part of the solution contact us to find out how they can help. With such a courageous community pulling together, is there any doubt that we will one day succeed in making hydrocephalus a household word.
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Check out the HA's New NPH Booklet
 The Hydrocephalus Association has updated its informational booklet, 'Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) - a Book for Adults and Their Families'. This is the latest in our never-ending efforts to make the latest information about hydrocephalus available to you.
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2011 Scholarships are Still Available
 The Hydrocephalus Association's scholarship applications are available. We encourage community members living with hydrocephalus over the age of 17 years, who are seeking opportunities for higher education, to apply. Deadline for submitting the application is April 1st, 2011, with award decision made in May 2011.
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Charitable Organizations, Making a Difference
Regardless of the state of the economy, charitable organizations fill a critical role in the American and International giving landscape. They come in all different sizes from small community organizations of ten or twenty people, to sprawling international enterprises with chapters scattered across the globe.
The Van Nest Recreation Center, located in the Bronx, NY was established in 1913. An Italian-American organization they regularly make charitable contributions to worthy causes. The Hydrocephalus Association would like to salute their efforts and the generous contribution they have made to further research. Their contribution was made in honor of Dara Tannariello at the request of her grandfather, a member of the club.
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 TeamHydro Goes to Chicago
Pete Finlayson and the crew of Team Hydro are expanding their efforts to raise money for research. This time, they're taking the act to Chicago. On August 11th, 2011, Team Hydro will brave the waters of Lake Michigan as they participate in Sharkfest Chicago.
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