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Hydrocephalus Association

Hydrocephalus Association

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The mission of the Hydrocephalus Association is to find a cure for hydrocephalus and improve the lives of those impacted by the condition. We will accomplish this by collaborating with patients, caregivers, researchers, and industry, raising awareness, and funding innovative, high-impact research to prevent, treat and ultimately cure hydrocephalus.

Founded in 1983 by the parents of children with hydrocephalus, the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is the nation’s largest and most widely respected organization dedicated to hydrocephalus. 

Hydrocephalus can affect anyone, at any age. This life-altering and potentially life-threatening condition occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) builds up abnormally, putting pressure on the brain. The most common treatment is brain surgery to implant a shunt, a device that helps drain excess fluid. However, shunts are not a cure—they frequently fail, often requiring multiple brain surgeries over a patient’s lifetime, sometimes more than 100.

You can make a difference. I am training for and running the 50th Anniversary Grandma's Marathon to support the Hydrocephalus Association (HA), the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to funding critical research, raising awareness, and providing support for the over 1 million people in the U.S. living with hydrocephalus. Your donation to my fundraiser will not only fuel my journey but also help HA advance its mission to improve lives and find a cure.

Together, we can bring hope to those affected and drive progress toward better treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

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Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Mar 22 Tommy OHara Give it your best Steve. $54.10
Mar 22 Bailey & Calvin Happy running! We love you, Kade bud! Undisclosed amount
Mar 22 Kelsi $54.10
Mar 22 Anonymous Good Luck Emilee! Undisclosed amount
Mar 22 Mary and Paul Constantine Go Steven! Undisclosed amount
Mar 22 Jess Elliott $27.48
Mar 22 Lauren Kaiser Hopeful for advancement with hydrocephalus, good luck on the race! $107.35
Mar 22 Timothy Snavely Great cause and good luck! $100.00
Mar 21 Trish Neidig Good luck with the marathon! You got this! $27.48
Mar 19 The Ciullos ❤️ we love you, JP! Undisclosed amount