Hillary Clinton comments on Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus awareness seems to be making some headway. In an article that was posted on Gabrielslife website http://blogs.gabrielslife.org/blog/2008/01/16/hillary-clinton-dicusses-hydrocephalus-in-presidential-campaign
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Presidential nominee, Hillary Clinton talked briefly about hydrocephalus. This was due to the fact that back in 2004, Shannon Mallozzi, mother of Isabella, approached Hillary Clinton. What followed was a conversation where Clinton stated she would pledge her personal support. As well, Clinton suggested that her office would help lobby to fund federal research into the disease. Although nothing has been done yet, the fact that Hillary Clinton took the time to talk to a person- a mother helps illustrate that just like Annie, we need to take control of our lives. Currently, the government does not keep records of individuals diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Yet this disability is real and it affects a lot more people than we might think. Here are some interesting facts about hydrocephalus, http://nhfonline.org/info.php?id=fact
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Annette Perez’s book gives the reader the ability to connect to a loveable and realistic character. At the same time, Shannon Mallozzi and her daughter, Isabella, emphasize the fact that there are families out there that are dealing with this disability. What’s surprising is the fact that since this disease affects so many people, there should be more resources available and there should definitely be more awareness. Annette Perez’s book is helping; stories such as the Mallozzi’s are also helping (along with this inspirational video clip). http://www.thehillaryiknow.com/ There is so much more that can be done… only time will tell. If Hillary Clinton were to become our next President, would she remember her visit with Mallozzi? Even more importantly, would she act on her pledge to promote hydrocephalus support?
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April 22, 2008 at 8:47 pm
After checking out the video on the Hilary I know website, I am surprised that there is not more information regarding hydrocephalus. I would think that since she is one of the runner ups to be president, hydrocephalus would be a little more popular. Or at least more people would know what it is. It’s amazing that a republican would campaign for her. It just goes to show that if you treat people like people and show that you care about them, you can make a big impact on her life. i haven’t read the book by Annette Perez yet, but if Clinton does act on her promise and helps to promote hydrocephalus awareness, I would think this would be a good book to have in a classroom. Particullary one that is bilingual.
April 25, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Though personally, I’m not a fan of Hillary’s, I think what she is doing regarding raising funds for a cure for hydrocephalus is absolutely great. Publicity like this makes people aware of important issues such as hydrocephalus. These days the media is more apt to cover the Brittany Spears saga than put in the time to cover real issues. People of power such as Senator Clinton can bring these important issue to the foreground. I hope she fulfills her promise and not be just another politician full of piss and wind.