World Folic Acid Awareness Week runs from the 9th – 15th January… Read More

Virtual Tree Campaign launch – November 15, 2016 In the spirit of the holiday season, we ask for your support by placing a Star, Gift  or Light on our virtual tree! Your donation helps us continue to do good work in  communities across Canada. While the main focus of the national office is on  education… Read More

SBHAC Financial Statements as at April 2016 (PDF)… Read More

October 25, 2016 ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE FOR ALL! #WSBHD Today is the 5th World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day! The aim of the World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day is to raise awareness and understanding and to advocate and promote the rights of persons with these conditions. Does your association plan to organise some activities… Read More

Many THANKS to the participants and sponsors who took part in the 3rd Annual SBHAC  Golf Classic at Kingswood Golf and Country Club on September 17, 2016. The day started  cool and brisk but turned out warm and sunny. A great day of golf ended with an  excellent meal and prize presentation. Congratulations to Best… Read More

Obesity is a global health concern. Children and youth with disabilities have high rates of obesity, which can affect both their physical health and quality of life. Children with spina bifida are at higher risk of developing overweight or obesity for a number of reasons, but weight management is not often talked about in spina bifida clinics. … Read More

If you are 18 or older with spina bifida, we want to hear from you! Researchers at Indiana University are interested in learning about your sexual health and experiences with spina bifida. Participate whether or not you ever had sex. It takes only 15-20 minutes!… Read More

3rd Annual Ontario Region Golf Classic – Solidarity Works! Union members and employers came together for the 3rd Annual Unifor Charity Golf Classic held in Milton, Ontario on June 4, 2016. Over the years union members from the former CEP and now Unifor union have raised an astounding $400,000 through golf tournaments held in support of… Read More

SBHAC is very pleased to announce that Dr. Nathalie Auger was the successful applicant to receive funding for her research project on Maternal early life risk factors for neural tube defects in Quebec. … Read More

  SBHAC’s 3rd Annual Bud Spud and Steak was held on April 23, 2016, and was a huge success. Almost $16,000 was raised through event ticket sales, a 50/50 draw and an incredible silent auction. We would like to express a heartfelt Thank You to our fabulous RBC volunteers who worked so hard at the… Read More