Spina Bifida Research Paper

We all have disparate opinions about the way someone looks, talks, or dresses. For example, Anna, my sister is usually looked at through a repulsive angle. She is looked at this way because of her congenital birth defect, spina bifida. When I look at Anna, I see a passionate individual who has managed to constantly battle challenges that have been placed in her life. Although, the story I intend to tell is who Anna really is, and what we have done for each other. Spina bifida is a central nervous system neural tube defect that affects one's ability to ambulate, have the use of sensation, and have proper cognition. The disorder comes in various forms of severity, and Anna has the myelomeningocele form. Unfortunately, Anna has the most severe structure. Despite …show more content…
For my senior project, I hosted a National Kidney Walk benefiting the National Kidney Foundation. The foundation raises awareness on kidney disease, prevention for kidney disease, and treatment plans. To begin, I set up a website that included access to a tab where one could donate or sign up to walk. In order to spread the word, I put out flyers, coin collectors, and organized a fundraiser at McDonald’s where I raised about $200. The walk was hosted at Hugh MacRae park on November 5th, 2017. My goal was to raise $5,000, but I only raised $3,000. However, the real objective was being able to intrigue people on an issue that does not get much recognition. The best moment of my project was the feeling of joy, relief, and love when all the participants sat around and listened to my speech about my purpose of the walk. Oddly enough, I struggle with speaking out to a large crowd, but individuals who signed up decided to share their stories too. Their stories made me feel more connected to the them, not as anxious to speak, and charitable. The surrounding of people made the experience so much more personal and