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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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