Shine Adult Members Council (SAMC)

The Shine Adult Members Council (SAMC) is a representative group of adult members.

The council meet 4 times a year and is involved at all levels of the organisations activities.

The council influences policy, projects, new initiatives, is involved in consultations, represents the membership at national events and has a central role to promote issues within the organisation that reflect the needs of adult members.

The chairperson and vice chairperson are representatives of SAMC at Board of Trustee level.

For more information please contact the Chairperson Lisa Cain by email

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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.

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

CSF stands for cerebro-spinal fluid.

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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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