Hydrocephalus Association Walk Fundraiser: Help a good cause

MM78 · #1 09-29-2013

Hello fellow Aspkin members,

I come to you with something near to my heart. In 2011 my Wife's Great Niece (Megan) passed away from Hydrocephalus also known as "Water in the Brain" She was diagnosed at the young age of 8 and went through countless operations, unfortunately it was not enough.

What exactly is Hydrocephalus?
Wikipedia defines it in the following way:
Hydrocephalus[a] /ˌhaɪdrɵˈsɛfələs/, also known as "water on the brain," is a medical condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the ventricles, or cavities, of the brain. This may cause increased intracranial pressure inside the skull and progressive enlargement of the head, convulsion, tunnel vision, and mental disability. Hydrocephalus can also cause death. Although it does occur in older adults, it is more common in infants.

After Megan's passing my Wife and her Niece started attending the Hydrocephalus Association Walk to help raise funds to help those diagnosed with this condition.

Donate to a Good Cause

I have also decided to join them in this walk and I have set a goal of $200 to help with this worthy cause.

My Personal Donation Page: Carlos Vargas's Personal Page for 2013 Fresno, CA Hydrocephalus Association WALK

There is no specific donation amount, anything you can spare will be extremely appreciated!

For those who donate, can you please reply to this thread with "Donated" so I may give a "Thanks" for your donation.

MM78

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Hydrocephalus Association Main Page
2013 Fresno, CA Hydrocephalus Association WALK - Home

FAQ Link which has a lot of great information.
Yes, your donation is Tax Deductible!
http://hydroassoc.org/docs/2013WALK/HA_WALK_FAQ.pdf

GreenBean · #2 09-30-2013

PM sent to arrange donation.

JamesNorth101 · #3 09-30-2013

Will donate when I get into the office tomorrow. A very good cause.

GreenBean · #4 09-30-2013

@MM78,

Hope the day is not over hot.

Donated.

**aspkin** · #5 09-30-2013

** Donated.. Get to Walking MM.

MM78 · #6 09-30-2013

I will walk till I drop! Thank You Boss.....

rsot · #7 10-01-2013

@MM78, donated

let's walk/run!

MM78 · #8 10-01-2013

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Originally Posted by rsot

@MM78, donated

let's walk/run!

Thank You my Brotha! I will walk my heart out....

rsot · #9 10-01-2013

Beers after

Jack · #10 10-04-2013

Bam! There you go. Now go running. I'll be on my bike beside you, feeding you water as you run lol

GreenBean · #11 10-04-2013

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Originally Posted by Jack

Bam! There you go. Now go running. I'll be on my bike beside you, feeding you water as you run lol

Be careful you do not dehydrate too, Jack.

rsot · #12 10-05-2013

I would be weary of what's in the water

October 13 is coming up fast!

GreenBean · #13 10-06-2013

Small steps this week.

No great rush.

Sandy D · #14 10-10-2013

Done MM78!

Get your legs moving.

rsot · #15 10-12-2013

Big day tomorrow MM78 /support - hope weather is good for it

MM78 · #16 10-12-2013

Thank you brother, they say the weather will be good....

GreenBean · #17 10-13-2013

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Originally Posted by MM78

Thank you brother, they say the weather will be good....

According to GOOGLE, temperatures were good for walking....

Waiting for the photos.

rsot · #18 10-13-2013

MM78 didn't sleep in right...right? Hah /cheer all good

GreenBean · #19 10-13-2013

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Originally Posted by MM78

Thank you brother, they say the weather will be good....

Wear loose comfortable clothes and take the correct fluids.

Save those Coronas

Walk well, my Friend

Sandy D · #20 10-13-2013

Good luck....

MM78 · #21 10-13-2013

Thanks guys, pics will be ready for viewing later!

rsot · #22 10-14-2013

Congratulations MM78 - feels good the workout

***Hydrocephalus Association Walk Fundraiser: Help a good cause***

Hydrocephalus Association Walk Fundraiser: Help a good cause