The Mission of the Spina Bifida Association of Iowa is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. SBAI provides services such as:
This year's summer picnic / annual meeting is scheduled for July 23rd in West Des Moines Iowa. Details will be sent at a later date, but the event will start at 11 and go until 3. This has always been a great opportunity for networking and opportunites to become involved with the assoicatio
July 8 is the last day the John Deere Golf Classic's Birdies for Charity program can officially receive pledges. Spina Bifida of Iowa will receive all gifts given in its name, plus a five to 10 percent bonus.
We are working with the Jester Park Exceptional Rider Program to offer wagon rides and individualhorse rides. Anyone can participate in the wagon ride at $10 per person. You need to click on DOWNLOAD AN EQUINE PERMISSION FORM HERE! On their website and send the forms to theEquestrian Centerin care of Deanne Mundt.
This camp is for kids about age 10 – 18 with lower limb disabilities who are interested in trying a variety of sports (tennis, basketball, track, rock climbing, etc.) They provide the adaptive equipment and instruction. Contact Jack Eherenman at jeconstruction1@gmail.com for more information.
Please remember to RSVP for the education day event scheduled for March 12th asap. We have day care arrangements right on site for the kids so the adults can focus on the presenters and topics at hand (the day care is in the room adjancent to where we meet). These events are excellent opportunities to get information from experts and a perfect opportunity to network with other families. We are excited to have Dr. Ramsey this year. Dr.
Jan. 2 – 8, 2011 is Folic Acid Awareness Week! While folic acid is important every week, this week we highlight what folic acid is and its importance to our community.Take a moment today to tell the women in your life about the importance of folic acid by talking to a friend, sending an email to your friends and family or highlighting Folic Acid Awareness Week in your FB status!