The SBANT Hotline is 972-238-8755. If you do not reach a live person, leave a message and your call will be returned shortly. Our hotline is answered by knowledgeable volunteers who can provide information about Spina Bifida and the services of our association. test...

Emergency Assistance Funds On a limited basis, the association helps persons with SB in emergency situations....

New and Expectant Parents' Counseling Please call our Hotline at 972-238-8755 if you would like to speak to someone about our association and services. We have persons trained to speak to expectant and new parents....

Summer Camp Each June, SBANT sponsors a 6-day residential camp at Camp John Marc ( www.campjohnmarc.org ) for children with SB ages 8 to 15. Doctors and nurses from the SB clinic at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children ( www.tsrhc.org ) organize and supervise the medical care provided at camp. We...

Family Camps SBANT sponsors two family camps each year at Camp John Marc ( www.campjohnmarc.org ), a beautiful, accessible camp located in Meridian, Texas, about 75 miles south of the DFW area. In the spring, our Spanish speaking families gather for a weekend of fun, relaxation and sharing. Some child...

Adult Retreat Weekend SBANT is committed to serving persons of all ages with SB, and we have an ever-increasing number of adults who gather for a weekend each May at Camp Summit ( www.campsummittx.org ). Some of the weekend is spent listening to speakers about health and related issues, but there is...

Scholarships Each spring, SBANT awards several “Dr. George Hurt Scholarships” to persons with SB pursuing post-high school education, both academic and vocational. A committee reviews the applications and decides who will be granted an award, and how much. Awards typically range from $250...

The Horizon newsletter SBANT publishes Horizon , a bi-monthly newsletter that is mailed to our membership, health professionals, teachers and persons interested in SB. Our circulation is approximately 1,200. Businesses interested in advertising in our newsletter should contact Michelle McCord at mdmccord...

Outreach to Spanish speaking families For many families living with SB in North Texas, Spanish is the primary language spoken. Recognizing this fact has led us to offer more services in Spanish. Our Spanish hotline telephone number is 972-208-7804. Our newsletter typically has several pages in Spanish...

Outreach for families with children ages 0-12 We believe families with children with SB benefit by periodically gathering and exchanging ideas. In addition to the holiday party in December, we generally hold an Easter Egg Hunt and a picnic for families with younger children during the year. It is especially...