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JUNE IS HYDROCEPHALUS & SPINA BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH!
JUNE IS HYDROCEPHALUS & SPINA BIFIDA AWARENESS MONTH!
SPINA BIFIDA
Spina Bifida is a condition that affects the spine that occurs at birth. It is a neural tube birth defect caused by the incomplete development of the spine during the early months of pregnancy.
HYDROCEPHALUS
Hydrocephalus is caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid, resulting in pressure on the brain. Hydrocephalus can affect anyone, at any time, from unborn babies to older adults.
The most common treatment for this condition is brain surgery where a shunt is implanted to help drain the fluid. A shunt is NOT a cure, and there are often complications of shunt failures leading to multiple brain surgeries over a patient’s lifetime.
THERE IS NO CURE for hydrocephalus and spina bifida. Both are life altering, life threatening conditions and if left untreated, can be fatal.
The impact and challenges on a person with these conditions can range from mild to severe. Complications can include issues with paralysis, mobility, bowel and bladder function, vision, memory, and learning challenges.
TROY'S TRAIL SSM is very dear to our hearts.
TROY'S TRAIL SSM is very dear to our hearts.
Troy was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in 1994 at the age of 28. To date he has undergone 10 brain surgeries, and 4 seizures.
Troy was diagnosed with hydrocephalus in 1994 at the age of 28. To date he has undergone 10 brain surgeries, and 4 seizures.
We are passionate about raising awareness of hydrocephalus – the chronic condition that impacts the brain.
We are passionate about raising awareness of hydrocephalus – the chronic condition that impacts the brain.
Troy’s Trail was launched in 2012, as a way to raise awareness about hydrocephalus and spina bifida and offer help and support to others letting them know that they are NOT alone.
Troy’s Trail was launched in 2012, as a way to raise awareness about hydrocephalus and spina bifida and offer help and support to others letting them know that they are NOT alone.
Our informal network of group support is available all year, but this one day brings us all together and keeps us connected. It gives us all a sense of belonging.
Our informal network of group support is available all year, but this one day brings us all together and keeps us connected. It gives us all a sense of belonging.
The annual event brings people together in Sault Ste. Marie to create awareness and generate funds for Hydrocephalus Canada.
The annual event brings people together in Sault Ste. Marie to create awareness and generate funds for Hydrocephalus Canada.
This inspiring community event has raised more than $30,000 to support the programs and services the association provide to people locally and across the country.
This inspiring community event has raised more than $30,000 to support the programs and services the association provide to people locally and across the country.
TROY'S TRAIL SUPPORTING those whose lives have been affected by with hydrocephalus and spina bifida
TROY'S TRAIL SUPPORTING those whose lives have been affected by with hydrocephalus and spina bifida
Your donation is greatly appreciated and will go far in helping us improve the lives of all individuals living with these two lifelong conditions to which there is no cure!
Your donation is greatly appreciated and will go far in helping us improve the lives of all individuals living with these two lifelong conditions to which there is no cure!
Together We Can Make a Difference
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