Cleveland WALK to End Hydrocephalus

Wally's Warriors

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Please join our team and WALK with us to end hydrocephalus. This event is very dear to our hearts as we are walking on behalf of the over 1 million Americans who are living with hydrocephalus like Wally and the constant fear that another brain surgery is around the corner. Hydrocephalus is a life-altering, life-threatening condition, caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), resulting in harmful pressure on the brain. In February 2024 Wally underwent emergency and life saving surgery (called Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy or ETV) to create a new drainage hole deep in his brain to help the flow of fluid. So far it's working wonderfully and we are so grateful! If the ETV fails, he will require a permanent implanted medical device called a shunt, the most common treatment for this condition. A shunt is not a cure, device failures are very common and lead to multiple brain surgeries over a patient’s lifetime, in some cases 100 or more. This is unacceptable and this is WHY WE WALK to find better treatments and ultimately find a CURE to end Hydrocephalus. 

Join our team in person, join virtually and donate to help us reach our goal. Your donation is greatly appreciated and will go far in helping us find a cure and improve the lives of people living with hydrocephalus.

Thank you so very much! 

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