March 2012

In This Issue

Donor and Fundraising Updates

The CEO's Corner

Education, Support and Advocacy

Research Update

Hydrocephalus Teens Take Charge

Hydrocephalus in the News - Raising Awareness

The HA's Mission is to: 'Eliminate the challenges of hydrocephalus'

Upcoming HA Events

03/10 - Baltimore, MD Hydrocephalus Support Group Meeting

03/11 - Inaugural South Ohio Hydrocephalus Support Group Meeting

03/11 - Philadelphia, PA Hydrocephalus Support Group Meeting

03/15 - Greater Hartford, CT Hydrocephalus Support Group Meeting

03/21 - Long Island, NY WALK 2012 Fundraiser

Donor and Fundraising Updates

ConferenceAttendees

Thinking About Starting a Hydrocephalus Association (HA) WALK? My Experience Chairing a New HA WALK!

Rachel Inskeep of Wichita, Kansas, shares her experience as a 2011 WALK Chair.

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The CEO's Corner

A Season of Change

Hydrocephalus Association CEO Dawn Mancuso talks of the changes about to take place at HA and its future.

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Education, Support and Advocacy

Register Today for the 12th National Conference on Hydrocephalus!

From June 27th to July 1st, we will be hosting the 12th National Conference on Hydrocephalus in Bethesda, Maryland. This year's theme is: Getting to the Heart of Hydrocephalus. The conference happens every other year and is a fantastic opportunity to connect, or re-connect, with our community. Register today and take advantage of early bird rates.

Participants in the 12th National Conference on Hydrocephalus will bring direct hydrocephalus advocacy to the steps of Capitol Hill. We invite you all to join us on Thursday, June 28th, 2012 to meet with your representatives for a special advocacy day.

In honor of Valentine's Day, the Hydrocephalus Association gives some helpful hints on how to show love within your community.

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Research Update

Hydrocephalus Association's Resident's Prize: Dr. Ashley G. Tian

The latest awardee of the Hydrocephalus Association's Resident's Prize has been announced.

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Hydrocephalus Teens Take Charge

Desa Tells her Hydrocephalus Story

Desa Merila, an 18 year old college student from Prescott, WI, shared her story about living with hydrocephalus.

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Hydrocephalus in the News - Raising Awareness

Miami Magazine Featuring a Fundraiser for Hydrocephalus Association

Miami Magazine covered a fun and creative fundraiser for HA that took place in their community.

Danny Hardin's hydrocephalus story appeared in the Muskogee Phoenix.

British Woman's Successful Treatment for NPH Featured in MailOnline

Carole Smith, from Henley-on-Thames, England, was featured in the British online newspaper, MailOnline.

Hillary Duff's Pooch Treated for Hydrocephalus

Ms. Duff's dog was featured in People Magazine for successful treatment of hydrocephalus.

Just a reminder that the deadline for 2012
Scholarship Applications is April 1st, 2012