Register Today! Family and Adult Conference in Winnipeg – September 29, 2018 August 20, 2018 | Joey Pothe Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Canada would like to invite you to attend and participate in our upcoming family and adult conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Back to the Future: Family and Adult Conference Saturday, September 29, 2018 Victoria Inn Winnipeg, 1808 Wellington Avenue A block of rooms have been reserved for September 28… Read More
Notice for Annual General Meeting 2018 September 17, 2018 | Drew Anderson Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Canada will be held, Friday, September 28, 2018.… Read More
5th Annual SBHAC Golf Classic 2018 – Thank you! September 18, 2018 | Joey Pothe Clear skies and cool weather greeted enthusiastic golfers who joined us on September 15th for our 5th Annual SBHAC Golf Classic. Many Thanks to everyone who came out to support SBHAC, and the volunteers who helped make the event a success. The round of golf was followed up with a delicious chicken and ribs dinner… Read More
June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month June 1, 2018 | Joey Pothe June is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Spina bifida is the #1 physically disabling birth defect in newborns. Please read more and consider making a difference.… Read More
Manitoba Liquor Marts Coin Box Program June 1, 2018 | Joey Pothe The Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Canada was chosen for the 2018 Coin box program with Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries – Liquor Marts. Your donation will help us in our mission to educate young women on the importance of taking a multivitamin that contains folic acid before becoming pregnant to prevent neural tube defects… Read More
5th Annual Bud Spud & Steak a Big Success May 7, 2018 | Joey Pothe The 5th Annual SBHAC Bud, Spud and Steak Fundraiser was held on April 28, 2018 at the Belgian Club/Royal Canadian Legion 107 in Winnipeg. We are very appreciative that so many of our past supporters came out again this year, which resulted in an incredible $15,600 being raised! The Belgian Club volunteers did an awesome… Read More
Research Applications (deadline Jan. 31, 2018) January 23, 2017 | Joey Pothe The Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Canada (SBHAC) would like to invite medical professionals and researchers to apply for a Research Grant based on a project that address the medical issues and treatment of those affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. We are now accepting applications for larger and possibly multi-year projects that cover… Read More
Giving Tuesday November 28, 2017 | Joey Pothe Today, November 28th, charities, businesses and individuals across the globe will be celebrating GivingTuesday, the 5th annual day for giving back.… Read More
A Canadian first, doctors performed in-utero surgery on baby with spina bifida November 16, 2017 | Joey Pothe In a Canadian first, doctors performed in-utero surgery on baby with spina bifida.… Read More
World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day October 25, 2017 | Joey Pothe October 25, 2017 ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR ALL! #WSBHD Today is the 6th World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day! There are at least 1.5 million people globally living with neural tube defects. People with spina bifida and hydrocephalus need timely and affordable access to appropriate, specialized and multidisciplinary care throughout their lifespan. Let’s celebrate WSBHD… Read More