June is Spina Bifida Awareness Month Posted: June 1, 2019 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. Donate today!… Read More 0 comments 6th Annual Bud Spud & Steak a Big Success Posted: April 30, 2019 Supporters of the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada came out in record numbers to the 6th Annual SBHAC Bud, Spud and Steak Fundraiser on April 18, 2019, at the Belgian Club/Royal Canadian Legion 107 in Winnipeg. We raised $16,265.00 through event tickets sales, donations, as well as silent auction, 50/50, grand prize and… Read More 0 comments Reminder – National Bursary Program – Deadline May 15, 2019 Posted: January 21, 2019 Reminder: Deadline date for Bursary applications is May 15, 2019 at 5:00 pm DST. Review the guidelines and download the application.… Read More 0 comments Family and Adult Conference in Winnipeg – Thank You Posted: November 20, 2018 We want to thank everyone for attending and participating in our family and adult conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We hope you had a wonderful time! Thanks to our Major Sponsor, The Winnipeg Foundation. Thanks to our Partner Sponsors, Medtronic and Nestlé Materna. Thanks to our Wine Sponsor, RBC Royal Bank. Thanks… Read More 0 comments 5th Annual SBHAC Golf Classic 2018 – Thank you! Posted: September 18, 2018 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 0 comments Manitoba Liquor Marts Coin Box Program Posted: June 1, 2018 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 0 comments Giving Tuesday Posted: November 28, 2017 Today, November 28th, charities, businesses and individuals across the globe will be celebrating GivingTuesday, the 5th annual day for giving back.… Read More 0 comments Bud, Spud and Steak Fundraiser Posted: February 24, 2019 Bud, Spud and Steak Fundraiser – Thursday, April 18, 2019 – 5:00pm—8:00pm.… Read More 0 comments A Canadian first, doctors performed in-utero surgery on baby with spina bifida Posted: November 16, 2017 In a Canadian first, doctors performed in-utero surgery on baby with spina bifida.… Read More 0 comments World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day Posted: October 25, 2017 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 0 comments Reclaiming my health Posted: October 13, 2017 On World Mental Health Day, October 10, the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) called for integrated care for people with complex disabilities. Today, IF joins the celebration of World Mental Health Day by launching our animation “Reclaiming my health”, on the importance of mental health and well-being of people living with complex… Read More 0 comments 4th Charity Golf Classic – Thank you! Posted: September 20, 2017 A big THANK YOU to UNIFOR for hosting another successful tournament in support of the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada. The 4th Charity Golf Classic in support of SBHAC was held on June 2, 2017 in Milton, ON. Thanks to the support of all the UNIFOR staff, members, volunteers and sponsors the tournament raised… Read More 0 comments