Columbia, South Carolina - Hydrocephalus Association WALK

09/20/2025

What a Wonderful way to spend World Hydrocephalus Day! We had lots of families, friends, and volunteers come out to help us celebrate, raise funds, raise awareness, and have a great time together. We're still not at our goal, so we're continuing to fundraise. hydroassoc.org/columbiawalk

Here's our link for WALK pictures. Please add the ones you have taken and download the ones you want. The professional photos will be back in a few days, and they will also be posted on this link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KrF34KsFwgtbuJmV8

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09/19/2025

Tomorrow is not only Walk Day 😁, it's also World Hydrocephalus Day. Around the world, we are raising awareness and educating people about what hydrocephalus is, treatment options, and the support available. Help us Celebrate by joining us tomorrow morning at Two Medical Park in Columbia.

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09/18/2025

Hydrocephalus can mean a Lifetime of a , a , a and/or multiple to control their .

09/18/2025

Thank you for supporting our Hydrocephalus Community.

You can join us too on Saturday. Hydroassoc.org/columbiawalk


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09/17/2025

We WALK in 3 days!!! We are so excited!

09/17/2025

This is why we walk and fundraise!
Help fund more life saving research here👉🏼 http://support.hydroassoc.org/columbiawalk
This is an exciting and amazing result based on research funded by the Hydrocephalus Association!
"iNPH is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, or dismissed as “normal aging.”... Now, a landmark international study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and led by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine along with the Adult Hydrocephalus Clinical Research Network (AHCRN), has clearly demonstrated that shunt surgery improves walking and balance, restoring mobility, reducing falls and thus improving safety and independence in older adults with iNPH. The Placebo-Controlled Efficacy in iNPH Shunting (PENS) Trial is the first large, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to resolve decades of debate on whether shunts truly help patients." If someone you love is over 60 and diagnosed with one of the conditions listed above, it's worth asking their doctor to confirm it's NOT NPH because, if it is, their quality of life can be greatly improved with a shunt; it's now proven!

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Hope for our community! 💙
A new international study published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that shunt surgery works for idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). People with iNPH face delays, misdiagnoses, or doubt about whether treatment will help. Now, the PENS Trial—a rigorous clinical study —confirms that shunts are both safe and effective, restoring walking, reducing falls, and helping people keep their independence. Early findings already suggest gains beyond walking; participants will continue to be monitored for long-term outcomes.

This is a turning point in raising awareness among doctors and ending a decade long controversy around the treatment for iNPH!
Read more here 👉 https://www.hydroassoc.org/treatment-for-condition-causing-dementia//

09/14/2025

Research is driving hope for better care. Last year, we reached a historic milestone by funding more hydrocephalus research than ever before. From reducing shunt infections to testing new therapies, every step moves us closer to safer, more effective, and more personalized treatment.
Learn about the latest emerging technologies here 👉 https://www.hydroassoc.org/emerging-technology/

09/13/2025

We WALK in 7 days and we are so excited. Here's some updates we wanted to share.

09/13/2025

September = Hydrocephalus Awareness Month 🧠✨

Awareness is powerful. It educates, it unites, it shines a light. But fundraising? Fundraising changes futures. Our WALK is next Saturday and you can join us. Hydroassoc.org/columbiawalk

This month, let’s combine the two. 💙
+ Join our WALK
• Host a small event
• Invite friends to donate
• Create a fun challenge and share it online

Together, our awareness fuels action, and our action fuels hope. Dont know where to start? Just ask! We can help!

👉 Get started: www.hydroassoc.org/columbiawalk

2025 WALK to End Hydrocephalus

09/11/2025

Today the Hydrocephalus Association remembers and honors the victims of 9/11 and stands in solidarity with the millions of men and women in the armed services and emergency response services who serve our great diverse nation.

09/11/2025

Do you know what can cause a shunt to malfunction—and how to spot the warning signs? Understanding symptoms and treatment options could save valuable time. Read our FAQ and share it with friends and family—it’s a simple way to help them learn what to look for and why it matters. https://www.hydroassoc.org/shunt-malfunctions-frequently-asked-questions/