Greetings!
Greetings and Happy Holidays!
Welcome to the December edition of Pathways 2010. We're a little late getting this out but, better late than never. November was a month of Thanksgiving and a month for giving thanks. In this issue we have wrapped up one of the most successful WALK seasons in HA history with a sample of pictures from across the United States. We include a new installment from our 'Teens Take Charge' initiative and Jenn Bechard talks about how our national network of support groups continues to grow.
Also, read about the plight of Baby Klaus, the child in Texas whose story is casting a national spotlight on the devastating impact of hydrocephalus.
With warm regards,
The team at the Hydrocephalus Association |
| Hydrocephalus in the News |
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Awareness is the Key for Baby Klaus
 Born with hydrocephalus Baby Klaus was sent home with his parents without being treated. Ten months later, with the assistance of Sheri Burdine, founder of Hydro Angels Over Texas, he is finally receiving the care he so desperately needs.
Read more about his moving story and find out how you can help create awareness. |
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 A Memorial
We were very saddened to hear about the recent passing of Kate Finlayson due to complications arising from her hydrocephalus. Kate was the driving inspiration behind Team HYDRO.
The following article was written by her brother, Peter Finlayson, before the loss of Kate and was originally intended for sole inclusion in this edition of Pathways. We include it here in its original form as both a tribute and a source of further inspiration.
Team HYDRO's Corner |
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 Support Groups Continue to Grow
Support Group Liaison, Jennifer Bechard discusses the critical role of support groups in nurturing our community, spreading the word about hydrocephalus and how the HA plans on growing our network of support across the United States. |
 As the Hydrocephalus Association wraps up its successful WALK 2010 season we would like to take the opportunity to share the photos that show hundreds of WALK participants from around the nation.
This is a small sample of photos celebrating the joy and togetherness to be experienced at one of these inspiring and important events. |
 Cynthia Washington's article, 'If I Could Have, I Would Have Lived at the Ballet Studio' is a moving, frank and well written story about being a talented and ambitious sibling in a household dealing with hydrocephalus. Her article originally appeared in the November 23rd edition of the San Diego Reader. |
| Advocacy at a Glance |
'Teens Take Charge' in an ongoing effort by the Hydrocephalus Association to provide teenagers living with hydrocephalus a forum to make their stories heard. Ultimately we hope to nurture a new generation of adults who are fearless advocates not only for themselves, but the hydrocephalus community as well.
Please support Teens Take Charge on Facebook and Twitter: |
