Spina Bifida is not a disease. There is no cure. There is only coping with this condition.
The Daisy
The association’s symbol is the daisy, which represents the challenges of spina bifida and hydrocephalus:
- The heart of the flower represents the brain, which in the case of persons living with spina bifida, is often affected by hydrocephalus
- The daisy’s petals are cloven, thereby representing the various lesions caused by spina bifida and hydrocephalus
- The daisy’s leaf and stem are irregular and depict the unusual form of the spinal cord and backbone of a person born with spina bifida
The beauty of the flower reflects the beauty of people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus who, in spite of their challenges, live happy and productive lives.
February 29, 2008 marked the wedding of Todd Benner and Wendy Zahodnik on the Pepper and Dylan Show. The reception has held at Hunter’s Green Golf Club and it was there that it was announced that they wished to host the first annual Keegan Benner Charity Golf Tournament for Spina Bifida named after our unborn son.
June is Spina Bifida Month!
This year’s venue is now at Raven Crest Golf & Country Club, and we hope to have better conditions this year as we have changed the venue for people who have heard of this event and several people who we have met over the past year. We expect to see some familiar faces and many new ones. Last year we raised over $9,000, and we hope to increase for this year!
