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Spina Bifida Association
of North Carolina

Serving people living with spina bifida, the most frequently occurring permanently disabling birth defect.
sbanc@mindspring.com
1-800-84-SBANC (7-2262)
3915 Grace Court
Indian Trail, NC 28079

SBANC is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c)(3) charity organization serving people living with spina bifida and their families. All donations are tax-deductible*.

Children get presents from Santa at the SBANC Holiday Party at Falls Lake near Durham

Wheel chair race at SBANC Summer picnic.

Rachel rides a horse for beneficial hippotherapy

group of children born with spina bifida riding horses

Christian plays his guitar.

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Rollin' Bobcats Capture 3rd Place in NWBA National Tournament
March 13, 2006 - The Charlotte Rollin' Bobcats captured 3rd place in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association Prep National Championships in Peoria, Illinois. In a hard fought match, the Bobcats lost by only 2 points in a playoff game with the National Champion New Jersey Nets -- their only loss. For more information, read the story on the Charlotte Bobcats NBA Web.

Rollin' Bobcats win Nashville Tournament
The Rolling Bobcats traveled to Nashville, Tn. the weekend of November 12, 2005 for the Music City Hoopfest basketball tournament. The Bobcats emerged from the competition unbeaten, taking home the Championship trophy.
  
Rollin' Bobcats meet Will Ferrell
The Rolling Bobcats prep team of Charlotte, NC met actor Will Ferrell (pictured below) when he made a surprise visit during a game played by the Bobcats men's team at UNC-Charlotte in November. A photo of the event made it to page 24 in the November 12 weekly  issue of  Us Magazine.
Charlotte Rolling Bobcats prep team with Will Ferrell
Ferrell is shooting a movie in Charlotte which includes some of the players from the Bobcats adult team.
SBANC Members to appear on Nationwide TV Special
The Gates family of Indian Trail, NC -- members of SBANC -- appeared in a segment on a nationwide Billy Graham TV special October 22 - 29. Breanna Gates is a 12 year-old girl who was born with SB.  

SBANC Participates in 2005 IBM ECCC
SBANC extends a big thank you to IBM for allowing us to participate again in the Employee Charitible Contribution Campaign (ECCC). October is also National Spina Bifida Awareness Month.  IBM employees can choose to donate to approved charities like SBANC via payroll deduction through the ECCC. SBANC is listed as a North Carolina charity with IBM Charity Code 0L260.
 
SBANC Helps fund Rolling Bobcats Wheelchair Basketball Team
Congratulations to Coach Dave Kiley, Assistant Coach Mike Godsey, and the 12 players of the  Junior Rolling Bobcats Wheelchair Basketball Team for all your hard work in getting ready for the upcoming season. SBANC is proud to sponsor the Rolling Bobcats, which includes 7 players who were born with Spina Bifida. SBANC donated $700 that will help purchase new basketball wheelchairs for the team. This gift was made possible by our generous donors who continue to support SBANC.
Rollin' Bobcats Wheelchair Basketball Team
Rolling Bobcats.

Want to Volunteer?

Are you interested in volunteering with the Spina Bifida Association of North Carolina? If so, contact Kim Gates at sbanc@mindspring.com or 1-800-84-SBANC (72262).
Volunteer opportunities include serving as a board member, assisting with the newsletter, conference planning, fundraising, membership, and more.

Facts About Spina Bifida

  • Every hour, every day, somewhere in the US a baby is born with spina bifida.
  • Spina Bifida is the leading disabler of newborns in America.
  • Spina Bifida happens more frequently than muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, polio, and cystic fibrosis combined... yet until recently most people never heard of it.
  • You can decrease your chance of having a baby with spina bifida by taking 0.4 milligrams (or 400 micrograms) of folic acid every day.
  • Today's medical advances in the fields of  neurosurgery and urology (early treatment is important) are making it possible for a majority of infants born with Spina Bifida to live into adulthood.

 

SBANC Needs Your Support!
Buy a "Dream With Me Tonight" CD of lullabies for all ages
(or make a donation). Click for details.
Dream With Me Tonight Lullaby CD.. (C) 2002 SHERWIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

 

 

Growing Up with Spina Bifida

Click to read results of the quality of life study prepared by the North Carolina Office on Disability and Health (NCDOH).

Click to order a copy of Growing up with Spina Bifida and other NCOH publications.

Please send your questions and comments to us at sbanc@mindspring.com
* The Spina Bifida Association of North Carolina is recognized by the IRS as a charity. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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