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May,2010
ABC President Resigns - Call for Nominations
Barbara Ward has stepped down from the Presidency of the ABC effective June 15, 2010. Her decision is motivated by career demands and desire to spend more time with her family. Call for Nominations to elect a new Board will be accepted through June 15, 2010 (more)....
February, 2010
Presentations from the 2009 ABC/HEA International Exstrophy, Epispadias, & Hypospadias Conference Are Now Available Online
January, 2010
The Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community (ABC) would like to congratulate two amazing role models of the Exstrophy Community. Misty Blue Foster of San Mateo, CA and Sara Biesiadny of Grapevine, Texas whom each were recently honored as part of the Great Comebacks™ Program sponsored by ConvaTec, and in partnership with CCFA, UOAA, WOCN, IDEAS , & Youth Rally Inc.
November, 2008
The Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community and the Hypospadias & Epispadias Association are pleased to invite you to the 2009 ABC/HEA International Bladder Exstrophy, Epispadias, & Hypospadias Conference in Pittsburgh, PA USA from August 14 - 16, 2009.
November, 2008
The Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community reminds you that we are bound together by a condition that significantly impacts our lives - This holiday season, please consider donating to our worth-cause!
November, 2008
The Department of Urology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center invites you to participate in a new research study investigating the genetic causes of exstrophy and epispadias. Click here for details.
October, 2008
The 2007 International Conference for Families Living with Exstrophy & Epispadias is Now Available on DVD. Included are health professionals and adults with exstrophy discussing Tissue Engineering, Men’s Health Issues, psychosocial issues, Urinary infections, and Failed bladder exstrophy. Speakers included: Richard Grady, MD, Bradley Kropp, MD, Ranjiv Matthews MD, Michael Mitchell, Barbara Neilson, MSW, Res. Dip. S.W., RSW, Byron Joyner MD, William Reiner MD, Jimmy Simons, James Cole, Ginger Keller-Ferguson, Jessica Croshaw, Julia Beckers, and Letizia Cantani.
August, 2008
The Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community Releases New Information Packet Available Immediately for Download: Professionals and Parents of Newborns Born with Bladder Exstrophy Information Packet.
June, 2008
The Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community is happy to provide packets to doctors and surgeons worldwide containing information about the ABC, the benefits, a parent hotline and a glossary of terms. Please contact us with the surgeons name and we will forward them these packets. If you would like to be added to the parent's hotline for future printings, please let us know.

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