The
Issue No. 45 • January 2012 • Winter
The Of ficial Newsletter of the Spina Bifida Association of North Texas
Calendar Of Events
January 9, 2012
SBANT Board of Directors Meeting
February 11th
SB Genetics Study Event
Hispanic Camp Sign-Up
Bachman Recreation Center
March 23rd - 25th
Hispanic Family Camp
March 31st
Easter Egg Hunt
TSRH
11:00am - 1:00 pm
April 2nd
Board of Directors Meeting
April 15th
Scholarship Applications Due
April 28th
SBANT Bowl-A-Thon
International Bowling Center
Arlington, TX
May 5th
Tea for Joy
May 20th
Scholarship Awards Dinner
June 10th-15th
Camp TLC
September 8th
3rd Annual Walk-N-Roll
Burger's Lake
Visit spinabifidant.org
for the most up-to-date Event Schedule!
spinabifidant.org
Holiday Party
What a fun party we had! Thank you to everyone
who was a part of it! It was truly amazing to
see so many people turn out in the pouring
rain for this event. Kids and adults alike were
entertained by the Creature Teacher and her
“friends” and even got to pet a few of them!
Look at the pictures to see what kind of animals
you can find! Teens found their own space and
did their “teen thing” together, including texting
friends who didn’t come, giving them a hard
time. They truly love to spend time with their
SB buddies! Adults enjoyed catching up with
old friends, talking to young kids and then went
home and Facebooked those that didn’t come!
Everyone from newborns to not-so newborns
enjoyed visiting with Santa, who spoke to them
in English, Spanish and even Sign-Language!
Santa had a trail of children everywhere he went. From face-painting to eating
snacks, there was too much fun to be had and too little time. Maybe we should
have a longer party next year? Or better yet,
let’s get together more often! We couldn’t have
had such a fun event without our Sponsors and
Volunteers. The OCC continues to support
SBANT and provided toys from Santa, the
Cookie Decorating Station and many volunteers!
Volunteers representing Bank of America, Girl
Scout
Troop, The
Southern Cross and many friends and family
members worked hard to make this event
safe and fun! Enjoy these pictures and look
for many more to be placed on Facebook and
spinabifidant.org!
Our mission is to promote the prevention of Spina Bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected.
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION
OF NORTH TEXAS
705 W. Avenue B., Suite 409, Garland, Texas 75040
Email: information@spinabifidant.org Phone: 972.238.8755
Executive Board
2012 BOARD MEMBERS
Chair:
JASON DUNCAN
jasondduncan@gmail.com
SBANT
Vice-Chair
JANA HARDWICK
Janah214@yahoo.com
WELCOMES
NEW BOARD
Immediate Past-Chair:
RYAN MCCOY
ryandavidmccoy@gmail.com
MEMBERS!
Secretary:
GABRIELA (GABY) CANTU
cantu.gabriela@gmail.com
Rita Selene
Jon Vandiver
Treasurer:
GAYE MORRISON
ggmor@aol.com
Erik Meintser
Sasha Burrowes
JOANNE HURTEKANT
hurtekant@sbcglobal.net
Beth Wynn
Staff
Executive Director:
ROBIN LEE
214-728-9294 direct
rlee@spinabifidant.org
Intern:
Sarah Harig
intern@spinabifidant.org
Directors
NATASHA ANDERSON
nmaintexas@yahoo.com
Info & Referrals
JOANNE CAFIERO
972.238.8755
information@spinabifidant.org
ERIN CANO
erin.cano@fortworthgov.org
JULIE CARTER
Julie@teaforjoy.com
Hispanic Outreach
MARIA AVITIA
214-453-9281
esperanzaavitiaortega@yahoo.com
Family Outreach
WENDY HARVEY
harvey.4@sbcglobal.net
Advocacy:
JON VANDIVER
jonvok@swbell.net
BETH WYNN
dbawynn8@yahoo.com
RITA SELENE
rita.selene@bankofamerica.com
ERIK MEINTSER
erikpm@yahoo.com
SASHA BURROWES
sglehtinen@sbcglobal.net
Joining us in 2012 are five new board members, bringing with them a diverse background and experience,
and deep willingness to serve the Spina Bifida community!
Rita Selene is a corporate executive at Bank of America. She attended Briarwood College and originally is
from Boston. She is married with two children and is a former SBANT board member. She has also served
as a Tea for Joy hostess for the past 6 years. She brings with her great organizational skills and a desire to
strengthen and grow SBANT.
Jon Vandiver has a degree in social work, an MBA and currently is a Lead Logistics Analyst at AT&T Supply
Chain and Fleet Operations. He is married with three children, one of whom has Spina Bifida and was
adopted from Russia at the age of 9! His passion is advocacy and he currently serves on the board for
Disability Rights Texas, as well as teached diversity classes. He plans to serve as Advocacy Chair for SBANT.
Erik Meintser has served as a Camp TLC counselor for four years and was the Assistant Director last year.
He is married with grown children, including one that is a former Camp TLC counselor, and is great with
computers. He currently is a system administrator and graphic designer for an advertising company. He will
continue to assist with Camp TLC and assist with SBANT graphic design!
Sasha Burrowes is currently a junior at UTD. She is studying neuroscience and plans on attending medical
school. In December she received a Green Fellowship at UTSW where she will be spending her spring
semester following her research on the genetic causes of Spina Bifida. Sasha has a young brother with Spina
Bifida and personally she has Spina Bifida Occulta. She is passionate about finding out the causes of Spina
Bifida and supporting UNICEF. She helped organize the first Spina Bifida and UNICEF awareness events at
UTD in 2011.
Beth Wynn is a medical social worker at Medical Center of McKinney. She is married with four children,
one of whom has Spina Bifida. Beth and her family recently moved to the DFW area from west Texas, and
they are excited to become part of our family. They attended their first Family Camp and Beth is already
active in the Mom's Group. She has previously served on the Board of Child Advocacy in Lubbock, as well
as the Abilene Ballet.
These five new members, along with our returning members, came together at their first board meeting
January 9th. The board is very excited about what is to come in 2012 and will work very hard to serve the
Spina Bifida community! Is there a new program or service that you would like to see SBANT provide? Let
us hear from you! We are here to make SBANT better for you!
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2012 BOARD MEMBERS
Letter from the Chair
Hello, my name is Jason Duncan, and I am your Board Chair for 2012. Let
me introduce myself. My wife, Anne, and I have a 5 year old daughter, Taylor,
who has Myelomeningocele with Hydrocephalus. Shortly after she was born,
we attended several events to learn more about Spina Bifida and meet other
parents. Since then, Anne and I have been actively involved in the organization. I jumped in to help with the website, which led to serving on the Board.
I was involved in the Ante Up for Spina Bifida tournaments, Holiday Parties and
other events. I also served as Vice Chair of the Board for the past two years.
With the new year, we have had some exciting changes to the Board.
We have added 5 new members, bringing the total up to 17 people. Let me
introduce you to your 2012 Board.
Our Executive Board is made up of:
The other Board members are:
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Jason Duncan - Chair
Ryan McCoy – Immediate Past Chair
Jana Hardwick – Vice Chair
Gaye Morrison – Treasurer
Gaby Cantu – Secretary
Joanne Hurtekant – At Large
Maria Avitia
Joanne Cafiero
Julie Carter
Wendy Harvey
Erin Cano
Natasha Anderson
Sasha Burrowes (New)
Erik Meintser (New)
Jon Vandiver (New)
Beth Wynn (New)
Rita Selene (Returning)
With this great group of Board members and our wonderful Executive Director, Robin Lee, and intern,
Sarah Harig, I am extremely excited about 2012. It is going to be a great year with lots of events on the
horizon. If you would like to be involved, but don’t think you have
a lot of time to commit, please consider serving on any one of our
committees for upcoming events. They are short term commitments
to help plan the events. Some of the committees include the BowlA-Thon, Walk-N-Roll, Ante Up and Holiday Party. If you are interested
in serving on a committee, please contact myself or Robin Lee at
(rlee@spinabifidant.org). If you need to contact any of the board
members, our information is on the SBANT website
http://spinabifidant.org under ‘About SBANT’.
Volunteers We Need You!
I look forward to serving and working with you.
Jason Duncan
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F A L L F A M I LY C A M P
It was a great year at Fall Family Camp!! We had 24 families in attendance, including
8 new families, for a grand total of 111 attendees. After campers arrived Friday night, they
had a Carnival Party, which included activities such as an “ice-breaker” session, fun games,
snow cones, face painting and air hockey. This was a great way for families to get to
know one another before the organized activities began on Saturday.
Saturday was fun filled with a packed schedule! Elaine Ekmark, from Scottish Rite, came and
spoke to families about bowel programs for our educational session. She was extremely
informative and provided a wealth of information for many of our “new” parents. During
the day, campers enjoyed activities including the ropes course, star lab, arts & crafts, fishing and more! Saturday ended around the “campfire” with songs and Oven baked S’mores.
No one even minded that there wasn’t a fire (due to the burn ban) – they were just excited
to sing and eat those S’mores!
On Sunday, families enjoyed brunch followed by a Graduation ceremony. Campers
that have reached the age of 8 that allows them to attend Camp TLC will “graduate” from
Family Camp. Our graduates this year all received a certificate stating the number of years
they have attended Family Camp, as well as a special mini-Maglite flashlight engraved with
their name and Camp TLC. Now they are ready for
Camp TLC! All in all, it was the best Family Camp ever!
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H O L I D AY P A R T Y
THANK YOU TO OUR HOLIDAY PARTY
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS!
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Girl Scout
Troop 2775
THE ZIMMERMAN FAMILY,
THE CANO FAMILY,
THE CARTER FAMILY
AND TO ALL
OUR FRIENDS
AND FAMILIES YOU ARE SPECIAL!
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GIVING
SBANT Appreciates the
Support of all its Donors!
A sincere thank you is extended to
the following organizations and individuals
for their support of SBANT.
Their generous donations make all of our
important programs and services possible.
General Donations….
Nicole Castillo
Larry Thompson
Jennifer Fulcher
Jason & Anne Duncan
Robert Volpe
Elizabeth Cafiero
David West
John & Nichole Rindom
Bob Utter
Dan Bucaro
Blaine & Robin Lee
Joanne Hurtekant
Chrissie Ferguson
Barbara Greenwood
Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Long
Robert & Madeleine Bereuter
Thanks to the following foundations
and companies for their donations
and matching gifts….
Dr. George E. Hurt Foundation
Spina Bifida Association, Washington DC
C & R Medical Supplies
Vitapath Genetics, Inc., Foster City, CA
The OCC
The Gift That Keeps Giving
What better way to recognize special people in
your life than with a gift to the Spina Bifida
Association of North Texas! Your gift will be
acknowledged in our newsletter, plus both the
donor and the recipient will receive a personal
acknowledgement of the honorary gift. All
donations are tax deductible. Examples are:
• Birthdays
• Graduations
• Bat Mitzvah
• In Honor Of
• Promotions
• Anniversaries
• Births
• Weddings
• Christenings
• In Memory Of
• Bar Mitzvah
The Spina Bifida Association of North Texas
depends on generous contributions from individuals, corporations and organizations to continue
its services and programs here in North Texas.
Please remember SBANT when special occasions arise. Credit Cards accepted.
To make a donation to SBANT
go to www.spinabifidant.org
or call Robin Lee at 214-728-9294.
Memorials & Honorariums
In Memory of Anita Finley
Amanda Grask
Dale White
In Memory of Della Phillips
Sandra L. McDonald
In Memory of Eugene Bishoff
Christy Eastman
Henry Brusilow
Bette Bailey
Doris Wells
Henry Mallory
Jane Tinnney
Marjorie Collins
Lanella Thornton
In Honor of Kyle Campbell
Lorie Gray
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GIVING
Do you shop at
Tom Thumb?
You can link your
Reward Card to
SBANT at no cost to you and earn
us free money! Already connected
to a charity? You can have up
to 3 codes associated with you
r
card, so please add us on - You can double or even triple the
power of your contribution by asking
your employer to match your gift
AND it is very easy for you to do!
NOW AVAILABLE! DONATE AT
SPINABIFIDANT.ORG AND SEARCH FOR
YOUR COMPANY TO SEE IF THEY MATCH!
Still want to mail us a check?
We can search for you! Just Ask!
Contact Robin Lee at
rlee@pinabifidant.org
Code 659!
A very special Thank You to Matt Zimmerman, his
family and fellow employees at the OCC. Their support
of SBANT as their charity for 2011 raised over $12,000 for
programs and services! In addition to their monetary contribution, they supported both the Walk-N-Roll event and the Holiday Party with volunteers
AND they sponsored the Cookie Decorating Station and Santa's toys at the
Holiday Party. What an amazing group of individuals and a truly amazing
company. Thank you for your kindness and generosity!
Your Donations Help Support Great Programs Such
As Fall Family Camp! Thank You!
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SPOTLIGHT
Why does SBANT support our scholarship program? Why should you support our
scholarship program? Because of individuals like George. George Turner, an individual with Spina
Bifida, has won several scholarships from SBANT over the past few years. He keeps us posted on
what he is doing in college and what accomplishments that he has had. Read his latest letter below.
He is truly an AMAZING individual, furthering the mission of SBANT and fighting for disability rights
for all. In 2011, he organized the first Disability Awareness Event at the University of Arkansas. He
was recently honored by the University's Chancellor for his work and attended the Cotton Bowl
Reception. See his picture below as he meets Jerry Jones! Read more about George in our new
Spotlight section on the website!
We are proud that he is a part of SBANT!
Hi Ms. Lee,
I'm just writing to see how you've been and, because of your sincere interest and support last year, to give
you an update regarding all the amazing things that have been happening for my program her at the University of Arkansas since last year!
After Disabilities Awareness Week ended last April, I received an email from the HR Department of JB
Hunt. They asked if we could partner with them for the next year's program!
JB Hunt, as it turns out, was just one of many partners in a program called Bridges to Business, a program
designed to help students with disabilities transition into the work world. So far, partners of Bridges to
Business that I have learned of include J.B. Hunt, Tyson Foods, Walmart, Sam's Club, P & G and Kraft
Foods.
We are currently coordinating a career fair with our Student Government and Bridges to Business as one
of our new initiatives this year in addition to our original scheduled events (The Relays, The Guest Speaker
event, and the Luncheon, at which we present our progress to newspaper and tv media. The luncheon also
gives us a chance to thank our partners. This year's luncheon will be sponsored by JB Hunt and Tyson) from
last year.
We are also working with our Student Government to enact an initiative in which student volunteers deliver
food to students who are unable to make the trip to dining halls due to poor weather. Having been stuck in
my dorm because of snow, this initiative means a lot to me!
Finally, our program will be hosting a competition for engineer majors
in which teams of 5 compete to create something that fulfills a need for
the disabled.
I will be making trips around Dallas during our winter break to raise
funds to support this year's events.
Thank you for all your support!
Thank you,
George Turner
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2012 SCHOLARSHIPS
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF NORTH TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
AND
DR. GEORGE E. HURT EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Spina Bifida Association of North Texas is happy to announce multiple scholarship funds this year! Scholarships are
awarded so that persons with Spina Bifida might achieve their full potential through the pursuit of higher education or
technical school training. The Scholarship Fund offers assistance to persons born with Spina Bifida for such necessities as
tuition, books, room and board, and specialized equipment needs.
TO QUALIFY MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Must be born with Spina Bifida.
Legal resident of Texas.
Must be enrolled in, or have been accepted into a college, junior college or approved trade school.
Must submit a grade report or progress report to the Scholarship Committee Chairperson following the
completion of each semester or term that is funded.
Scholarships are based on financial needs, academic record, community service, work history, leadership, and other
information provided on the application. There is no age limit of person applying for a scholarship. Scholarships funded
will be paid directly to the recipient upon proof of acceptance to the school of choice. The Scholarship Committee
determines the allocation of available funds and reserves the rights to reject any application submitted. The number and
size of awards is dependent upon the funds available from the operating budget of the SBANT. The George Hurt
Scholarship, which has been funded by a generous contribution from Dr. Hurt’s family, will be awarded to the top student
applicant.
CREDENTIALS REQUIRED TO SUPPORT APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
1. Copy of school transcript or equivalent.
2. Letter verifying admission to school of choice.
3. Reference letter from at least one faculty member of high school.
4. A personal statement describing your goals in life, future educational pursuits and anything else you feel is helpful for
the committee to know about you and your situation.
COLLEGE, TRADE or TECH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
1. Copy of grade transcripts from each college attended.
2. Letter verifying admission to college or trade/tech school.
3. Reference letter from one person not related to you.
4. A personal statement describing your goals in life, future educational pursuits and anything else you feel is helpful for
the committee to know about you and your situation.
Return To:
Elaine Parham
Spina Bifida Association of North Texas - Scholarship Program
1219 Rock Springs Rd.
Duncanville, TX 75137
Please return application and all other documents required by April 15, 2012. Scholarships will be awarded in May. If
you should have questions, please contact Elaine Parham at (214) 802-4018 or eparham@belo.com.
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2012 SCHOLARSHIPS
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION
ASSOCIATION OF
OF NORTH
NORTH TEXAS
TEXAS
2012 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name:
Home Address:
Date of Birth:
Telephone
(
)
Telephone
(
)
Address at School (If Applicable):
email address:
Father's Name
Occupation
Mother's Name
Occupation
Siblings:
Name
Age
School you are planning to attend:
Field of study:
When do classes begin?
What are your estimated education expenses? (Tuition and fees, books, room and board, etc.)
How do you expect to finance your education?
Please list extra curricular activities and community activities
Please list any jobs either part time or full time
Name of Employer
Type of Business
Your Signature
Position Held
Date
Scholarship Applications can also be found and printed out at spinabifidant.org
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DID YOU KNOW?
Contact Info Needed!
We Need Your Email Address!!
Don’t miss out on the latest information!
Update your email with us today!
Send your current email address and any other
new contact info to information@spinabifidant.org
or call 972-238-8755.
To be more timely and cost efficient, most information will
be sent out via email instead of snail mail, so don't delay!!
Contact us today!!
SPREAD SOME
SUNSHINE!
Instead of using Google,
use Goodsearch as your
search engine or when
shopping online!
An easy way to earn
money for SBANT!
Select SBANT as your
supporting charity!
It's easy!
Want to bring some sunshine to someone?
We would like to start a Sunshine Committee!
Role of Sunshine Committee Make Visits, Send Cards, Make Phone calls
or Send Emails
Who Benefits? SBANT constituents and YOU!
We want our adults, kids and families who are having
health issues, just had surgery or really just need a
pick-me-up, to know that we care! Want to be a part
of this Sunshine Committee or need some Sunshine?
Contact Sarah Harig at intern@spinabifidant.org or
leave a message at 214-728-9294.
Youth and Adult Alliance Listserve from SBA
The YAA is a link for adults with Spina Bifida, young and old, to communicate with each other about
a wide range of issues of common interest. To Add Yourself to the ListServ:
Send an email to: YAA-on@lists.sbaa-communities.org. Leave the subject line and the body blank.
Visit SBA's website for other Listserve info for Parents, Professionals and Occulta! Stay Informed!
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H I S PA N I C G R O U P E V E N T S
Campamento Familiar Hispano!
El campamento familiar hispano se llevara a acabo en Marzo 23,24 y
25. Este campamento es una oportunidad para que los ninos con espina
bifida, sus hermanos y padres convivan con otras familias en un ambiente
de diversion, enrgia y aventuras. El campamento esta ubicado en Cleburne
en "John Marc Camp". El fin de semana incluye, una cena ligera el dia Viernes, desayuno, comida y cena el dia Sabado y desayuno el Domingo. Las
actividades son muy divertidas y todos participan. Las cabanas tienen aire acondicionado y
refrigeracion, camas y bano. El cupo es limitado, para mas informacion por favor de comunicarse
con Maria Esperanza Avitia al numero 214-453-9281.
INSCRIPCIONES PARA EL CAMPAMENTO FAMILIAR HISPANO
Cuando: Febrero 11, 2012
Donde: Backman Recreation Center
Hora: 8:00 am a 1:00 pm
Costo: $100.00 por familia. La familia incluye: mama, papa, nino con espina bifida y hermanos
solamente. El costo de otra persona invitada como primitos, tios, abuelitos es $75.00 por
persona, ya sea nino o adulto. Solamente se aceptara money order a nombre de SBANT o Spina
Bifida Association of North Texas. No se aceptara efectivo ni cheques. El cupo es limitado.
Para mas informacion por favor de comunicarse con Maria Esperanza Avitia 214-453-9281.
Dallas Jr. Mavericks
Sabias palabras de los padres
El equipo de basket ball de los ninos con espina bifida han formado un grupo fenomenal. Aparte de que se
reunen para practicar sus mejores movidas en el juego, tienen la gran oportunidad de convivir y compartir sus
experiencias. Los ninos siempre estan listos para participar y esperan con mucha ansiedad el sabado para ir a su
practica de basket.
Los padres estan muy contentos de que sus hijos participen por que esta actividad ya que los ayuda a ser mas
independientes y mas activos, ademas de que estan haciendo ejercicio y tambien que ocupan su tiempo libre y su
mente en una actividad productiva y que les trae muchas satisfacciones a los ninos. Lo maravilloso de este grupo
es que tambien tienen la oportunidad de viajar y conocer otros lugares. La energia que ellos demuetran en sus
practicas y en el juego es icreible. Lo mas importate de jugar y competir en el basket ball es "participar" "convivir" "viajar" si ganan o no ganan no importa, es la emocion y entusiasmo de estar juntos y ayudarse el uno al
otro. Cuando los ninos juegan basket ball estan trabajando en equipo y aprenden a compartir y cooperar.
Otra de las ventajas de jugar basket ball es que los ninos deben de tener buenas calificaciones en la
escuela para poder ser parte de el equipo, lo cual los motiva a estudiar mas, y a terminar sus tareas.
Los padres definitivament apoyan a sus hijos y tambien los padres se apoyan unos al otros y todos juntos hacen
porras para los ninos.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Let's go fishing - rain,
snow or shine - at the
Lewisville Fishing
Barge! There is indoor and
outdoor fishing with heat if
needed. All the comforts of
home but yet fishing! We will
be fishing on Saturday,
February 18 from 1:00PM 5:00PM. We will be fishing for catfish, bass, crappie, carp and
buffalo. In fact the current lake record Sharelunker bass was
caught from the barge. The barge is located on Lake Lewisville
off FM 407 on Sandy Beach Rd, 75067. Bring your own poles or
Turning Point will extras. Turning Point will cover the charge for
the member and one guest. Bait, snacks and drinks will be provided.
Please RSVP to Anne (awood@TurningPointNation.org)
Participate in
the Study!
February 11, 2012
8:00am to 11:00am
Bachman
Rec Center
2750 Bachman Dr.
Dallas, TX 75220
Come watch some
wheelchair basketball,
participate in the study
and spend some time
with your SB family!
Chance to win
DOOR PRIZES!!
Help Make a Difference, with a few minutes of your time
The Spina Bifida Genetics Research Project is starting the second phase of a
study to determine if genetic variations in folic acid metabolism account for
an increased risk of having a child affected by Spina Bifida. From the results
of the study, it may be possible to develop a test that can identify women
who may not be adequately protected by standard prenatal vitamins, but who
might benefit from high dose folic acid therapy prior to conception.
We are seeking mothers who have had children with Spina Bifida, and who did not participate in the first
phase of this study, which was conducted in 2009-2010. We are also enrolling mothers of children who
have not had children affected by Spina Bifida to serve as controls for the analysis.
Participants in the study are asked to complete a brief online survey and provide a DNA sample using a
simple, at-home saliva collection kit that is delivered and returned by mail. For more information and to
enroll in the Spina Bifida Genetics Research Project, please go to the
website at www.sbgenetics.org and select ENROLL. The website and survey
are available in both English and Spanish. Upon completion, participants may
choose to receive a $10 gift card or we will donate $10 to a spina bifida organization of your choice.
The Spina Bifida Genetics Research Project includes scientists from
UC Berkeley, Stanford University, UC San Francisco, Children’s Hospital
Oakland Research Institute and VitaPath Genetics.
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IN THE NEWS
www.sbuniversity.org
SBU’s New and Improved Web Site Offers New Look & New Sessions
SB University (SBU) is SBA’s online education platform that allows you
to view presentations on the care and treatment of Spina Bifida and its related conditions.
SBU also includes important information on the social and cognitive aspects of living
with Spina Bifida.
Be sure to register and log in to SBU’s new Web site to view these newly featured sessions:
-Surgical Management of Neurogenic Bladder (Birth to Late Childhood)
-Interventions for Attention and Executive Dysfunctions
-Evidence Based Assessment of Neurocognitive Function and Learning of Spina Bifida
-Food & Folic Acid: What Every Woman Should Know
IT'S AN ALL NEW BOWL-A-THON!
g!
Family Bowlin
Social Time!
CHECK IT OUT!
Save the Date!
2012 SBANT
Bowl-A-Thon
Teen
A
ctivit
Bowling Tou
ies!
rnament!
Saturday, April 28th
International Bowling
Center and Museum
Arlington, Texas
Not only will we have two hours of family bowling, we will also have a bowling competition during the second half of the event
with local professional and amateur bowlers participating! Get ready for a fun day with activities for Kids, Teens and Adults!
Keep an eye on the website for information about forming teams , setting up your team page and starting your fundraising!
This year’s event is going to be better than ever!
Put this on your calendar now! Sponsorships Available! Volunteers Needed!
For more information contact Sarah Harig at
intern@spinabifidant.org or 540.314.9024 or visit spinabifidant.org
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SBANT COMMUNITY
HAVE YOU
HAD YOUR
FOLIC ACID
TODAY?
DO YOU LOVE TO
BOWL?
ARE YOU
COMPETITIVE?
GET READY TO
COMPETE IN THE
TOURNAMENT!
PRO BOWLERS WILL
BE PARTICIPATING!
CAN YOU BEAT
THEM???
EASTER EGG
HUNT!
SATURDAY MARCH 31st
TSRHC
11:00am - 1:00pm
Questions? Contact
Wendy Harvey
harvey.4@sbcglobal.net
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SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION
OF NORTH TEXAS
Non-Profit Org
US Postage
Paid
Permit 324
Garland, TX
705 W. Ave B. Suite 409
Garland, Texas 75040
COUNSELORS NEEDED THESE DATES! CAMPERS ARRIVE JUNE 10TH!
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF
NORTH TEXAS
705 West Avenue B., Suite 409
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 238-8755
CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED!
SPREAD THE WORD!
Fax: (214) 703-1981
E-Mail: information@spinabifidant.org
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF
AMERICA
4590 MacArthur Blvd, NW, #250
VISIT CAMPTLC-SBANT.COM
FOR MORE INFO!
Washington, DC 20007
(800) 621-3141 • (202) 944-3285
E-Mail: sbaa@sbaa.org
Website: www.spinabifidaassociation.org