Zoe, 6 Months Old
Zoe is not even a year old but has already endured 13 surgeries due to hydrocephalus. Despite her challenges, she continues to amaze everyone with her smiles and joy.
Read MoreJack, 2
At almost 2 years old, Jack has already endured nine brain surgeries to treat his hydrocephalus. But his parents have no doubt that their little “fighter” will continue to amaze them and make them stronger in the process.
Read MoreIsaac, 3
When Isaac developed hydrocephalus, his parents were told that he would have severe disabilities his entire life. Now, the spunky 3-year-old is defying the odds – running, laughing, dancing, speaking two languages and more!
Read MoreMax, 3
“Max is our inspiration for everything. As his parents, we couldn’t be prouder of him!”
Read MoreIn Memory Of Skylene, 10
“Skylene saved the lives of 5 individuals through organ donation. She was the most giving person. If she knew she gave this gift of life she would be so proud!” Read Skylene’s story, told by her mom.
Read MoreCayden, 11 months
Besides the Chiari 2 malformation, there was no sign of hydrocephalus. At 38 weeks, our beautiful baby boy Cayden was born.
Read MoreVincent, 12
As Vincent recovered we scoured the internet looking for anything on Hydrocephalus. We had no idea so many people of all ages suffered from this condition!
Read MoreLuna, 18 months
Luna was born 7 weeks early and delivery went pretty well, and after 17 hours our baby girl was finally here!
Read MoreHiro, 22 months
Hydrocephalus. I had never heard of the word and it sent me into a panic. The next day we named him Hiro, which means vast in Japanese, we thought the name was very fitting!
Read MoreWylie, 6 months
Aqueductal Stenosis
Family members and friends remained very confused about her condition. It was from that point on that my husband and I would make it our mission to educate others on hydrocephalus.
Read MoreOlivia, 7
Olivia had Grade III intraventricular hemorrhages (IVH) – or brain bleeds – in both ventricles. Today she is a beautiful 7 year old who has the ability to open doors that will lead her over new horizons.
Read MoreWyatt, 18 months
Congenital Hydrocephalus.
He’s the funniest, sweetest, most caring and heartfelt little boy I’ve ever laid eyes on and I’m so proud of him.
Read MoreLyra, 3
This is Lyra. She is a beautiful, sassy, and strong 3 year old who was diagnosed with Hydrocephalus.
Read MoreMatthew, 9
Matthew needed additional brain surgeries to move the catheter into his ventricle where, unless a cure is found, it will stay for the rest of his life.
Read MoreMaylee, 16 months
Maylee has an amazing, happy little personality despite all she’s been through. She is truly a tough little hydrocephalus warrior!
Read MoreLogan, 9
In the end, we had no answer to what caused Logan’s acquired Hydrocephalus but it didn’t matter, he can do anything he puts his mind to and Hydrocephalus will not stop him!
Read MoreKaine, 9 months
On Jan. 22 my water broke with my second child. The problem: He wasn’t due until March 10!
Read MoreCharlie, 11
We had to make the decision to either deliver the boys to save baby ‘B’, or let him go, so that the other two could keep growing. We chose to deliver.
Read MoreTaelley, 2 1/2
My identical twin girls Taelley and Pelley were born at 26 weeks 6 days. Too early!
Read MoreZiler, 5
Aqueductal Stenosis
At two and a half years old it was determined her ETV was not working any longer. She had her first shunt placed and a month later had her first revision.