Welcome to Andrew Ruth's WALK Fundraising Page
Why do I WALK?
I believe no infant, child, or adult should live in constant fear of needing yet another brain surgery.
I believe that every person who joins the fight against hydrocephalus can have a lasting impact in the lives of every person diagnosed, today and in the future.
I believe that every dollar we raise for research will have a ripple effect and could be THE dollar that changes everything for a family affected by hydrocephalus.
As you may know, anyone at any age can develop hydrocephalus, a life-altering, life-threatening condition caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), resulting in pressure on the brain. The most common treatment for this condition is brain surgery to implant a medical device called a shunt. Sadly, a shunt is not a cure, as device failures are very common and lead to multiple brain surgeries over a patient’s lifetime, in some cases 100 or more.
Why do I WALK? I walk for my sister Ashley who was born with hydrocephalus and has had 10 brain surgeries. One brain surgery is too many!
2023 will be the 10th year my family has participated in the Charlotte WALK to End Hydrocephalus. We are so grateful for all the support you have given us over the past 10 years. Ashley and the Rockin' Ruths has raised more than $80,000. Thank you for all of your support! We will continue to fight year after year until there is a cure. HA needs our support to continue to fund research that will one day find a cure!
Thank you for your continued support!
Have a donation you'd like to mail in? Click on the link to print the offline donation form and mail to: Hydrocephalus Association- Data Entry Div, 9249 S. Broadway, #200-845, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
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