Here at Cork Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association, we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support. Since our founding in 1983, we have been determined to make an impact. The core of our efforts is to bring support to our members to help them in any way we can.
Cork Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association is a small local association looking after members in Cork, and the surrounding area. We have over 50 members and our numbers are growing. 9 children are born in Cork every year with Spina Bifida. It is a life changing event that can affect some or all bodily functions. Some years those figures change upwards.
We are a completely voluntary organisation. We are parents of children with the disability or members with Spina Bifida.
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We look after members financially, with helping towards costs such as: trips to hospitals; adaptions to homes; equipment to attend college and school; a contribution towards respite; a Christmas party and summer party, which offer a chance to get together and make friends. Isolation is a factor when you are dealing with a disability both for the families and person living with spina bifida. A death grant is available to support families suffering financial and emotional hardship and much more.
Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, our fundraising for 2020 has been very limited, which is placing a huge strain on our resources.
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