The Spina Bifida Association of Texas is the only organization solely committed to serving individuals affected by Spina Bifida in Central & South Texas.
OUR MISSION...
"To improve the lives of those affected by Spina Bifida and to promote it's prevention through Folic Acid awareness."
WHY WE CARE....
Spina Bifida affects approximately 2 in every births in Texas. This complex disability appears in the first 28 days of a pregnancy, before most women know they are pregnant. This birth defect occurs when the lower end of the spinal cord does not form properly in the developing baby. Paralysis, loss of bowel and bladder control, hydrocephalus and learning disabilities are among the issues associated with Spina Bifida
DID YOU KNOW...
Spina Bifida can easily be prevented by taking 400mcg of Folic Acid daily. Share this important information with all the women in your life!
WHAT WE ARE DOING...
We provide support, information and fellowship to families affected by this complex disability.
We provide programs that promote independence and build self esteem.
We provide college scholarships and quality of life sponsorship for camp, sports programs, dance & music lessons.
We educate families and care providers regarding this complex disability.
We promote prevention, by spreading the word about folic acid to all women of child bearing age.
HOW YOUR DONATION CAN MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE....
$500 will help a child go to camp.
$100 will allow us to host a parent support group meeting
$50 will help a child to participate in our FashionAble show
$25 will allow us to add a new book to our resource library
$10 will help us to assist a family in finding resources in the community
$5 will allow us to provide our families with information via the internet
$1 will allow us to share the folic acid message with a woman of child bearing age.
