Advocacy. Education. Support.
What is
Spina Bifida?
What is
Hydrocephalus?
For expectant
parents.
Advocating for our Community
The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta (SBHANA) is committed to robust advocacy efforts, tirelessly working to enhance the lives of individuals and families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
Get Involved
Whether you are seeking support, information, or ways to contribute, SBHANA welcomes individuals, families, and supporters to join our community. By actively participating in our events, programs, and advocacy initiatives, you become a crucial part of our mission to create a more inclusive and understanding society for those affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
Join us at SBHANA as we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our community members and work towards a more inclusive and supportive future.
SBHANA Community Programs
NoLimits Peer
Support Evenings
SBHANA
Support Fund
Camp
Freedom
SBHANA
Scholarship
Camp Freedom 25th Reunion
Thank you to all who came to the Camp Freedom 25th Anniversary Reunion! Check out photos from the event below.
Dillan Cyr SBHANA Member Spotlight
| Dillan Cyr has been involved with the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta for many years, mainly through her attendance at association events. Dillan played wheelchair basketball from age 8 to age 24, with both the Alberta Northern Lights and the Edmonton Inferno. With the Northern Lights, she and her team won gold at the Canadian Games in her final year. Her greatest accomplishment in wheelchair basketball was winning silver against the United States in 3-on-3 competition in Argentina. Other highlights from her time playing basketball were the many trips she made around the world; two that stand out were her trips to Germany and China for both competition and training. Dillan has started her own business making crochet plushies and hopes to make this a full-time job. She has a goal of selling her creations at the craft sales at the Butterdome on the University of Alberta campus in Edmonton. She would also like to teach others to crochet, so they can find the same joy in it that she has. |
| Check out Dillan’s website below: |
By Chris Brainerd