My Story…
This year, in honor of my “big birthday,” I have dedicated the whole year to running.
On June 20, 2026 I will be running “Grandma’s 50th Annual Marathon” in support of others affected by hydrocephalus.
My goal is to raise $1,000.00 for The Hydrocephalus Association.
As someone who has lived with hydrocephalus since I was 9, I know there is hope and ability to live to my best potential. I am grateful for the life I able to live and the strength I have gained on this difficult yet beautiful journey. I hope you will join me on this mission to raise money for an amazing cause.
Growing up with this invisible condition has shaped who I am and how I live my life of embracing every moment I have.
Thank you all for your support which means so much to me.
Description
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.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | Lynette Wilson | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 11 | Colleen Beavert | $54.10 |
| Apr 11 | Cristina | $27.48 |
| Apr 11 | Jane B | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 11 | Jori Zepeda | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 09 | Heim Family | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 07 | Ruth Herrera | $50.00 |
| Apr 07 | Anne S | $64.75 |
| Apr 07 | Ruth | $54.10 |
| Apr 07 | Marilena Conforti | Undisclosed amount |