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Leeds2London - Danny Mills

    • Danny Mills - London Triathlon
Former Manchester City and England soccer star and commentator, Danny Mills, will this year head up the first ever Archie Mills Memorial Challenge - first cycling from Leeds to London and then completing the Virgin Active London Triathlon. Mills, a dedicated Patron of Shine, the charity which supports more than 10,000 babies, children and adults living with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, lost a baby son, Archie, to spina bifida 10 years ago. This year Mills and Shine are launching the first Archie Mills Memorial Challenge in memory of Archie. Mills is looking for a national team of 20 people…

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Babies born prematurely are at increased risk of developing hydrocephalus.

Para-athletes with spina bifida and hydrocephalus compete in sports ranging from cycling to dressage.

Each used mobile phone or ipod donated raises around £5 for Shine.

Hydrocephalus may affect memory, concentration and behaviour.

The usual treatment for hydrocephalus is to insert a shunt into the brain.

CSF stands for cerebro-spinal fluid.

Hydrocephalus is a build up of excess fluid in the brain.

Shine is always looking for Marathon Runners to help with fundraising.

Benny Bear is a teddy with hydrocephalus who helps children understand the condition.

Shine has over 1700 followers on Facebook.

Spina bifida occulta is a hidden form of spina bifida.

Shine can raise money by recycling your used inkjet cartridges, toners or CDs and DVDs.

Most babies with spina bifida undergo surgery within 48 hours of birth.

Some babies with spina bifida are now operated on before they are born via keyhole surgery.

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