4th Charity Golf Classic – Thank you! September 20, 2017 | Joey Pothe 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
4rd Annual SBHAC Charity Golf Tournament – September 16, 2017 May 23, 2017 | Joey Pothe September 16, 2017 at Kingswood Golf & Country Club, LaSalle, Manitoba.… Read More
We have moved! February 1, 2017 | Joey Pothe Effective February 1, 2017, the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada will be moving to our new office space.… Read More
World Folic Acid Awareness Week January 10, 2017 | Joey Pothe World Folic Acid Awareness Week runs from the 9th – 15th January… Read More
Virtual Tree Campaign November 7, 2016 | Joey Pothe 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
Research Reports for 2016 September 26, 2016 | Joey Pothe 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
New study on sexuality for adults with spina bifida September 26, 2016 | Joey Pothe 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 June 11, 2016 | Joey Pothe 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
Research Funding Announcement May 30, 2016 | Joey Pothe 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