Fundraise Your Way for Hydrocephalus

Create a Do-it-Yourself (DIY) fundraiser to support families, fuel research, and bring more awareness to hydrocephalus—one personal campaign at a time.

Join the Fight

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Every day, individuals and families living with hydrocephalus face a lifelong and often unpredictable journey. More than 1 million people in the U.S. are affected, yet awareness and research funding remain critically low.

The Hydrocephalus Association is working to change that by advancing research, supporting patients and caregivers, and advocating for better treatments and outcomes.

By starting or joining a fundraiser, you help fuel progress, provide hope, and ensure no one faces hydrocephalus alone. Whether you walk, run, celebrate a milestone, or honor a loved one, your impact makes a difference.

There are many ways to get involved:

  • Join one of HA’s Endurance events - half-or full marathons, bike rides, etc.
  • Create a DIY Fundraiser in support of your WALK to End Hydrocephalus Walk Team.
  • Create your own Fundraiser to support our shared mission to cure and support.

Together, we can create meaningful change.

Start a Fundraiser

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HA Endurance Team

If you’re looking for a way to get active and support our mission, consider running in an endurance event for the Hydrocephalus Association! This is a fantastic opportunity to raise funds for research and patient programs while staying active and running for a cause.

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Games4Brains

Similar to running a 5K, where participants raise money leading up to the event and then complete the race, Games4Brains lets you fundraise through play! Whether it’s video games, board games, tabletop games, or more, you can participate any day of the year.

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DIY WALK Fundraisers

Create a fundraiser to raise money toward your personal WALK goal—whether it’s a walk in your neighborhood, a team challenge, or a creative event that gets people moving. Every step and every dollar brings us closer to a world without hydrocephalus. And funds raised can be credited to your WALK Team!

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Other DIY Fundraising Ideas

Have an idea that doesn’t fit into a box? Perfect. These DIY fundraising options are all about creativity and making it your own. Whether it’s a bake sale, birthday fundraiser, school project, art challenge, or something completely unique, you can turn what you love into meaningful support for the hydrocephalus community. Pick an idea, set a goal, and fundraise your way—anytime, anywhere.

Have an idea you’d like to discuss? Please contact rachel@hydroassoc.org.

Start Strong, Fundraise Confidently

Use our toolkit to find inspiration, craft your message, and build momentum for your Hydrocephalus Association fundraiser.

4 Steps to Reaching your fundraising goal

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