Spina Bifida Association of Georgia-Tennessee

08/20/2025

🌟 Walk-N-Roll Sponsor Spotlight! 🌟

We’re so grateful for the incredible partners helping make Walk-N-Roll possible!

🍎 Season Snack Sponsor – Coloplast
Coloplast is supporting Walk-N-Roll events nationwide! Their logo will be proudly featured at the snack tables all season long.

✨ Sacramento Presenting Sponsor – Shriners Children's
A special thank-you to Shriners Children's, our Presenting Sponsor for Sacramento Walk-N-Roll, happening on September 20 at the State Capitol Grounds! Their generosity ensures a day full of connection, celebration, and community support. 💙

👏 Join us in giving both of these sponsors a big round of applause!

08/19/2025

📢 Upcoming Webinar for Spina Bifida Families

Join us for an informative session with Aeroflow Urology’s Vice President, Mica Phillips, as we explore how families of individuals with Spina Bifida can access the incontinence supplies they need—often at little to no cost—through Medicaid and insurance benefits.

Mica will:
✅ Break down the confusing world of insurance coverage
✅ Share how Aeroflow Urology supports families every step of the way
✅ Offer tips to get the right products without the stress of paperwork

Whether you’re new to navigating your child’s needs or have faced challenges getting supplies in the past, this discussion will give you knowledge, resources, and confidence to make life a little easier for your family.

📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025
🕖 7 PM ET | 6 PM CT | 5 PM MT | 4 PM PT
🎤 Featuring Mica Phillips, Vice President, Aeroflow Urology

📅 Register here: https://bit.ly/45tONhW

08/18/2025

💪 Making Fitness Accessible: Steps to Stay Active and Advocate for Yourself

📅 Tuesday, September 16, 2025
🕖 7 PM ET | 6 PM CT | 5 PM MT | 4 PM PT
📌 Register here: https://give.sbaa.org/event/making-fitness-accessible-steps-to-stay-active-and-advocate-for-yourself/e683254

Join Brendan Aylward and Dr. Tyler Garner for a practical, empowering session on making fitness work for you.

In this session, you’ll discover:
✅ How to overcome barriers that can make exercise less accessible
✅ Ways to confidently advocate for your needs in gyms and fitness spaces
✅ Simple, shoulder-friendly exercises you can do at home
✅ Strategies to build healthy, lasting routines

Whether you’re just starting out or adapting an existing fitness plan, you’ll leave with practical tools, renewed confidence, and fresh ideas to help you stay active every day.

08/15/2025

💡 Fundraising Tips You Need to See!
Walk-N-Roll Ambassador Rebecca Hartigan is sharing her best fundraising pro-tip to help you reach your goals and make a bigger impact.

🎯 Get advice on expanding your network by sending postcards to everyone on your Christmas card list 🎄✉️

📺 Watch now: https://youtu.be/IcdZ319YYL8?si=IA6LIcTp0FYvr9o2

Follow National Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida for more tips and tricks.

Walk-N-Roll Ambassador, Rebecca Hartigan, shares fundraising tips to help your event be successful!

08/14/2025

This Sunday! Social Circles is happening August 17!
Come connect, share, and build friendships in the Spina Bifida community 💙

📍 Green Hills Public Library – Large Meeting Room
📅 Sunday, August 17
🕝 2:30–4:30 PM
📌 3701 Benham Ave, Nashville, TN 37215

Whether you're living with Spina Bifida or supporting someone who is, this event is for YOU. Expect friendship, shared experiences, and lots of fun.

✅ Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit https://bit.ly/3H7yq2q to pre-register.

08/14/2025

💬 You’re Invited to the Spina Bifida Adult Chat! 📣

Join us for an afternoon of connection, conversation, and community with fellow adults living with Spina Bifida. Swap stories, share resources, and support each other—because no one should walk (or roll) this journey alone.

🗓 Saturday, August 31, 2025
🕒 3–6 PM Eastern
📍 Via Zoom
👥 Hosted by Will Dickey & Donna Jones

Open to anyone with Spina Bifida, age 18 and older.

📧 Email sbadultchat@gmail.com to get your Zoom link.

08/13/2025

We’re gearing up for an amazing Walk-N-Roll season—and we need YOU to help make it happen! 🎉

Our Walk-N-Roll events wouldn’t be possible without dedicated volunteers. Volunteer support ensures the day runs smoothly and is filled with fun for everyone.

👉 Sign up to volunteer:

Nashville – https://give.sbaa.org/event/2025-nashville-walk-n-roll-day-volunteers/e715953

Atlanta – https://give.sbaa.org/event/2025-atlanta-walk-n-roll-day-volunteers/e715910

💌 Have questions? Email us at walknroll@sbaa.org

By volunteering, you’re helping create a better and brighter future for everyone impacted by Spina Bifida. Thank you for being part of our mission!

08/13/2025

🌟 Ambassador Spotlight: Rebecca Hartigan 🌟

Meet Rebecca Hartigan, our passionate Ambassador for the Greensboro Walk-N-Roll! As a parent, advocate, and passionate community builder, Rebecca shares how her family’s journey with Spina Bifida has been filled with strength, support, and purpose. Her message is clear: you’re not alone—and this community is here to lift you up. 💙

🎥 Watch Rebecca’s moving “Why I Walk-N-Roll” video: https://bit.ly/45NdQ0H
📖 Read her Ambassador bio: https://bit.ly/4lrCPvo

Rebecca walks and rolls to raise awareness, celebrate milestones, and connect families across the Spina Bifida community. Her story reminds us how powerful it is to show up for one another—and that hope grows when we walk together. 💬👇

🎉 Join Rebecca at the Greensboro Walk-N-Roll!
🗓 Saturday, October 18, 20255
🔗 https://give.sbaa.org/event/2025-greensboro-walk-n-roll/e665895?c_src=social

This fun, family-friendly event is more than a walk—it’s a celebration. Whether you walk, roll, donate, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence makes an impact.

08/12/2025

🌟 WALK-N-ROLL ROLL MODEL SPOTLIGHT: Ryan S. 🌟

Through faith, generosity, and a heart for helping others, Ryan has become a shining example of what it means to be a Walk-N-Roll Roll Model. 💙

"Through God's generosity, we've been surrounded by people and businesses eager to make a difference—not just for our family, but for all families. When you're willing to share your story and ask for help, you'll find that people are looking for meaningful ways to be impactful. You just have to give them the opportunity and the information to do so." – Ryan S.

Ryan’s dedication reminds us that this isn’t just about raising funds—it’s about opening doors for others to join the mission. Thank you, Ryan, for inspiring us all to share boldly, connect deeply, and keep walking and rolling toward a better and brighter future for all those impacted by Spina Bifida! 💪✨

08/12/2025

🎥 Advocacy 101: Watch Now!
Learn how to confidently share your story, speak with lawmakers, and advocate for change — for yourself and the entire Spina Bifida community.

This recorded session, hosted by the Spina Bifida Association of the Carolinas and led by board-certified patient advocate Jim Sliney Jr., is packed with practical tips.

Watch now: https://youtu.be/nvqBuGoORKM

08/11/2025

🧬 TONIGHT: Genetics & Spina Bifida – Ask the Expert 🧬

Curious about what causes Spina Bifida? Don’t miss this live session with Dr. Joseph Gleeson, joined by SBA Medical Director Dr. Timothy Brei!

📅 Tonight – Monday, Aug 11
🕖 7 PM ET | 6 CT | 5 MT | 4 PT
🔍 Learn about new research on spontaneous DNA changes, risk factors, and what this could mean for families and future care.

✅ Free & open to all!
🔗 Register now: https://give.sbaa.org/event/ask-the-expert-genetics-and-spina-bifida/e708427