Hydrocephalus is the most frequent reason children undergo brain surgery.
In the United States, we spend $2 billion dollars a year treating 70,000 individuals with hydrocephalus. It is the most common birth defect and can result from over 180 different disorders and diseases.
We believe there’s a better way
Most of the research in advancing care of people affected by hydrocephalus is designing better shunts. We are working on finding a medication to treat hydrocephalus so that we can avoid brain surgery.
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REaCH Org
REaCH organization is a private not for profit 501 c3 organization created by families affected with hydrocephalus in Upstate New York with a mission to find a cure for hydrocephalus. Donating to this organization will help support the families affected by hydrocephalus and fund research. Monies donated are not used for administrative purposes as all the administration is voluntary
Hydrocephalus Fund
The Hydrocephalus Fund at Upstate Medical University is housed in Upstate Foundation (501 c3 organization). Monies donated to this fund is used only for research purposes in the area of hydrocephalus. No portion of the monies will be used for administrative purposes.
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Finding a cure for hydrocephalus beyond shunt surgeries needs awareness. Sharing our goals and our research will spread the message helping us gain momentum to deliver the cure. Please share our message on your social media and with friends and family.