Spina Bifida Association of Illinois
Did You Know...?
Folic Acid: The Best Hope for Prevention
400 micrograms of folic acid every day can reduce the risk of a baby being born with Spina Bifida by as much as 70%.
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Welcome
The
Spina Bifida Association of Illinois® (SBA of IL)
is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of
people with Spina Bifida through direct services, information, referral,
research, and public awareness. The SBA of IL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in 1969.
Spina Bifida is the failure of the spine to close properly during the first month of pregnancy and results in varying degrees of paralysis, loss of sensation in the lower limbs, difficulty with bowel and bladder management, hydrocephalus, and learning disabilities.It takes a team of parents, doctors, therapists, teachers, and others to help a person with Spina Bifida achieve maximum potential. But with proper attention, that person's potential is unlimited.
Upcoming Events
Annual Walk & Roll-a-thon and Family Picnic NEW LOCATION!
Sunday, September 14th, 2008
Ty Warner Park, Westmont, IL
Registration begins at 11am
Walk begins at 11:30am
Walkers are welcome to join us for the
SBA of IL Family Picnic 11:30am-2:30pm
Please RSVP to the SBA of IL office by September 5th, 2008
Live Webcast!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 2 p.m. EDT
Urologists from Children’s Hospital in Boston
For more information, go to the News/Events Page
SBA of IL Fall Golf Outing
Friday September 19th
White Deer Run Golf Club, Vernon Hills, IL
Shotgun start: 1pm
Swing for Spina Bifida!
For details and registrations please contact the SBA of IL office.
Registration forms are also available online:
Central Illinois Kaylin Rood Memorial Walkathon
Sunday, Sept 28 - 11:30 am registration, noon walk.
Tipton Trails north shelter in Bloomington, off College Ave and Airport Road intersection.
Lunch and t-shirts provided to all participants, and prizes awarded based on money raised.
Please preregister by emailing or calling the Spina Bifida Association office at (773) 444-0305.
Sweet Chic Fashion Show
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
7pm-10pm
VIP After Party 10pm-midnight
Tickets may be purchased online at
http://www.prestoregister.com/cgi-bin/order.pl?ref=sbailorg&fm=1
Note: Some links on this web site will take you to our National Site, Spina Bifida Association of America at www.sbaa.org
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