October is National Spina Bifida Month. Spina Bifida means cleft spine, which is an incomplete closure in the spinal column. Approximately 40% of all Americans may have spina bifida occulta, but because they experience little or no symptoms, very few of them ever know that they have it. Children and Adults living with Spina Bifida may have muscle weakness or paralysis below the area of the spine where the incomplete closure (or cleft) occurs, loss of sensation below the cleft, and loss of bowel and bladder control. Most cases, but not all, can be prevented if women who can get pregnant take .4 mg of folic acid daily before and during pregnancy.
My daughter was born with Spina Bifida and we are members of Spina Bifida Nebraska. This Friday we are having the 3rd Annual Gala event. This year it will be held at Harrah's Casino in Council Bluffs. If you would like to join us or would like to make a donation to this organization please contact myself at 402-239-8922 or Shirley at 402-245-3360.
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