SB&H ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
PLEASE JOIN US IN THE 5th Annual SPIRIT WHEEL WALK RUN
JUNE IS SPINA BIFIDA AND HYDROCEPHALUS AWARENESS MONTH
LAST YEAR COMMUNITIES ACROSS ONTARIO ORGANIZED SPIRIT WHEEL WALK RUN (SWWR) EVENTS, RAISING OVER $36,000 
WE WOULD LIKE TO ORGANIZE AN EVENT AND HELP BUILD AWARENESS HERE IN SAULT STE. MARIE 
HELP US RAISE MONEY to help families and INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED WITH SPINA BIFIDA AND/OR HYDROCEPHALUS
EVERY DOLLAR RAISED will go towards research, support programs, and essential services provided by the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario
TOGETHER WE can MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS to enhance their quality of life.
Your contribution is important.

I will be walking in June (TBA)for The 5th Annual Spirit Wheel Walk Run to create awareness in Sault Ste. Marie for Hydrocephalus and/or Spina Bifida. 

  INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION AND 
FACTS ABOUT THE CONDITIONS

The Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario (SB&H) is a very active organization providing support, care and information to those living with the unique challenges of spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Since 1973, the Association has served over 150,000 children, youth, parents, adults and families. 

SB&H receives no government funding!

Please give generously so that research and support programs can help others.

Some facts about spina bifida and hydrocephalus:

• Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs within the first four weeks of pregnancy. The spinal column fails to develop properly, resulting in permanent damage to the baby's spinal cord and nervous system. 

• Hydrocephalus is a condition that results in an excessive accumulation of fluid in the 
brain. Without treatment, permanent brain damage or even death may occur. 

• More than eighty-five percent of children born with spina bifida have hydrocephalus.

• One in every 1,300 babies is born with spina bifida and even more have hydrocephalus.

• There is no known cure for either one of these conditions.

• Spina bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in Canada.

• Hydrocephalus can occur at birth or at any stage of life.

• Spina bifida or hydrocephalus can happen to anyone.

• Complications from these conditions can be life threatening.

• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is an emerging health concern for people 55 and older. 

 TO MAKE A  DONATION:
  http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPageDonate.aspx?cID=10136&gpID=18698 

 Spirit Wheel Walk Run: Enthusiasm and Creativity in Action

The Spirit Wheel Walk Run (SWWR) is a one-of-a-kind, grassroots fundraising and awareness initiative that takes place each June in celebration of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.

In 2011, the 4th annual SWWR generated approximately $36,000 for SB&H programs through the enthusiasm and creativity of families across Ontario.