Dr Sonia Podvin was the recipient of the first ever TEAM HYDRO-sponsored research grant back in 2010. Since that time she has stayed close to hydrocephalus not only in the lab, but in her wetsuit as well — she’ll be taking the plunge in a few weeks (for the 3rd time!!) when Team Hydro swims from
In yet another amazing demonstration of commitment, generosity, and strength, The Dorset Dolphin Swim Team of Marietta, Georgia will once again enter the water and swim for two hours straight in order to raise funds and awareness for hydrocephalus research!! This year’s swim will take place on June 17th. The Dorset Dolphins are a summer age-group Swim Team who have committed
For many Alcatraz swimmers, crossing the San Francisco Bay is an adventure of a lifetime. But for proud Dad, Chris Haslett, his Alcatraz swim may well seem a small one in a series of challenges. Chris’ 7 year old son, Lake, is living with shunted hydrocephalus, which means the Haslett family is no stranger to meeting daily challenges with courage and strength. Chris
After weathering record-breaking rainfall over the winter, the San Francisco Bay is deeper and colder than ever–making conditions even more unpredictable and exciting for Team Hydro’s 10th Annual Alcatraz Swim for Hydrocephalus on Sunday, June 4th! This year’s Team Hydro Alcatraz Team will feature 100 brave Team Hydro swimmers, each of whom will be jumping
While our work at Team Hydro includes efforts to prevent and cure all forms of Hydrocephalus, this most recent campaign, which represents a new major scientific effort, is particularly dear to our hearts! Team Hydro is proud to stand with Craig and Vicki Brown in conjunction with the Hydrocephalus Association in our quest to cure Post-Hemorrhagic
The sun was shining and the skies a brilliant blue as over 50 intrepid Team Hydro swimmers, paddlers and volunteers gathered on the Boston waterfront among 390 other swimmers and their families to raise awareness and funds for hydrocephalus research. Much like the lives of the hydrocephalus patients we seek to honor, the waters of the
Team Hydro is privileged to be featured in a wonderful Forbes piece by Barron H. Lerner, a physician-historian at New York University! Check out the piece here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/barronlerner/2016/09/12/hydrocephalus-makes-its-case/#52ecb46b2416 Thank you Dr. Lerner, and Go Team Hydro!
The Boston Harbor may be best known for an important tea-dumping incident which took place almost 250 years ago, but next Saturday, this very same harbor will be the site of another life-changing event– the TEAM HYDRO SWIM for HYDROCEPHALUS!! That’s right, on Saturday, October 17, 2016, intrepid swimmers from Team Hydro will once again
The spirit of love and compassion was strong again this year as we rallied together in support of this great cause. Hugs were shared and tears were shed as we reflected on the lives of those no longer with us, and the uncertainty that those still here face. We won’t rest until people no
On the eve of our ninth Alcatraz swim, we cannot help but be grateful for all the love and support from so many for so long. We have a long way to go, but we’re making progress! Team Hydro cant wait to see all our Swimmers and Onland Supporters on the shores of Aquatic Park