Press Releases

Congressman Josh Gottheimer Joins Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus

September 30, 2020

Hydrocephalus is the leading cause of brain surgery in children. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) has joined the bipartisan…

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Congress Recognizes September as Hydrocephalus Awareness Month

September 28, 2020

Aims to raise awareness of the impact of hydrocephalus and COVID-19 especially in older adults.…

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Baltimore Mom on a Mission to Find a Cure for Son’s Brain Disorder

September 10, 2020

Jacob Heston was just four weeks old when he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, a life-threatening…

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Bergen County Board of Commissioners Issues Resolution Naming September Hydrocephalus Awareness Month

September 8, 2020

The Bergen County Board of Commissioners partners with the Hydrocephalus Association to raise awareness about hydrocephalus.

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Local Mom on a Mission to Find a Cure for Son’s Brain Disorder

January 23, 2020

Will organize new WALK to End Hydrocephalus in Decatur Lucky McMahon was just one day…

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Congressman TJ Cox Joins Congressional Hydrocephalus Caucus

November 28, 2019

Congressman TJ Cox has joined the bipartisan Congressional Pediatric and Adult Hydrocephalus Caucus.

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NYC Grandmother Fights for a Cure for Leading Cause of Brain Surgery in Children

October 30, 2019

NYC grandmother Tammara Tillman is on a mission to raise awareness and find a cure for hydrocephalus by taking part in the NYC WALK to End Hydrocephalus.

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Medical Experts and Patients to Educate New Jersey Families About Brain Disorder That Affects Over 1 Million Americans

October 24, 2019

Dementia, gait disturbance, and incontinence. Typically, when older adults have these symptoms, they’re told they…

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Local Families Fight for a Cure for Little-Known Brain Disorder

September 30, 2019

 Will take part in the Orange County WALK to End Hydrocephalus Oct. 12 in Huntington…

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Hydrocephalus Awareness Month Resolution Introduced in Congress

September 27, 2019

Hydrocephalus Awareness Month resolution introduced in Congress by Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Lloyd Doggett (D-TX).

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Two Sons, Two Brain Disorders, 18 Brain Surgeries

September 12, 2019

Houston family hopes to raise money for a cure at the WALK to End Hydrocephalus…

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Families Across the U.S. Walk to End Hydrocephalus

August 22, 2019

Individuals and families impacted by hydrocephalus will come together at a WALK to End Hydrocephalus in 44 cities across the U.S. to raise funds for a cure.

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Chicago Family Walks to Find a Cure for Daughter’s Brain Disorder

August 13, 2019

Will join hundreds of families at Soldier Field for the Chicago WALK to End Hydrocephalus…

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Conan O’Brien to Headline Comedy Show on April 11 to Raise Funds for Incurable Brain Condition

April 1, 2019

Emmy Award-winning comedian and host Conan O’Brien will headline “In Stitches, a Night of Laughs,”…

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Tampa Family Walks to Find a Cure for Son’s Incurable Brain Disorder

October 22, 2018

Will join hundreds of families at Elva Rouse Park for the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay WALK…

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Racing for a Cure! NYC Dad Builds Race Car to Help Find a Cure for Son’s Incurable Brain Disease

September 26, 2018

“Dean the Machine” race car will raise awareness for hydrocephalus, which affects 1 million Americans.

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Columbia Families Unite to Find a Cure for the Leading Cause of Brain Surgery in Children

September 19, 2018

Will take part in the Columbia WALK to End Hydrocephalus on Sept. 29 Wyatt Jeffrey…

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Congress Declares September Hydrocephalus Awareness Month

September 10, 2018

 Initiative aims to raise awareness of an incurable brain disorder that affects 1 million Americans…

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LA Kings, Little Women: LA Star Terra Jole, and other Celebrities Unite for 5K WALK/Run to Find a Cure for Hydrocephalus

September 5, 2018

 Los Angeles WALK to End Hydrocephalus will take place Sept. 8 at Redondo Beach Terra…

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Hydrocephalus Association Says #NOMOREBS, Brain Surgery Should Not Be the Only Treatment Option for 1 Million Americans Living with Hydrocephalus

July 31, 2018

Imagine being 19 months old and already having had 10 brain surgeries or 21 years…

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