Subject: Hydrocephalus Association Newsletter - December 2011 Edition
From: "Tom Smith" <[email-masked]>
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Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:53:01 -0800

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October 2011  

In This Issue
Donor and Fundraising Update
Hydrocephalus in the News
Research Update
Advocacy Update
Teens Take Charge

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Upcoming HA Events 

 10/18 - Greater Hartford Support Group Meeting

 10/22 - 5th Annual Graham, NC WALK
10/22 - 6th Annual Albuquerque, NM WALK10/22 - Crystal Lake, IL - Hydrocephalus 
Meetup
10/23 - Twin Cities, MN Adult Support Group

 Donor and Fundraising Updates  

 Denver WALK Chair in the News

Denver WALK Chair, Phyllis Rogers, was featured in a story by a local ABC news 
affiliate. We welcome you to read the interview and enjoy the video.

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Hydrocephalus in the News

HA Hires New Chief Executive Officer

 HA is excited to announce the hiring of our new Chief Executive Officer, Dawn 
Mancuso. Ms. Mancuso will be starting on December 1st. She brings a wealth 
of experience and is well suited to lead us towards an exciting future. 

 

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HA Chairman Joins NINDS Advisory Council
Paul Gross, HA Board of Directors Chairman, will contribute his considerable 
business experience, as well as his personal experience dealing with hydrocephalus, 
as he joins the National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council 
(NANDS). 

 

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"Imagine" a Hydrocephalus Video 

As last month was National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, HA created a video 
which visualizes the hope inspired by our new research efforts to find a cure. 
Please share the video and help us continue to raise awareness.

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Research Update

Recent HA Sponsored Research May Prove Significant  

Gerald Chun, MD, PhD, published an article that may point to an important factor 
in the development of congenital hydrocephalus.

 

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HA Hires Research Associate

We are pleased to introduce you to our new Research Associate, Gavin Reed. 
Gavin will be spearheading our efforts to find a cure for hydrocephalus.

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Advocacy Update

HA Points to Increased Funding but Calls for More  

HA's Acting CEO, Rick Smith, talks about how far we have come in funding hydrocephalus 
research and how far we still need to go.

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HA Participates in 'A Day of Testimony'

As part of Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, the HA participated in A Day of Testimony 
on Capitol Hill.

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HA Visit To Capitol Hill Yields Insights into Hydrocephalus Research Funding

As a follow up to HA's participation in A Day of Testimony, Chairman of the 
Board, Paul Gross, gives a short synopsis of what took place and what lessons 
were learned.

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Teens Take Charge

We are very proud to introduce you to the latest members of our Teens Take 
Charge Advisory Council. 

Megan Rivkin 

Wyatt Barris  

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