The term hydrocephalus comes from the Greek words "hydro," which means water, and "cephalus," meaning head. Simply put, hydrocephalus is excessive accumulation of fluid in the brain. While once known as "water on the brain," the "water" is actually cerebrospinal fluid (CFS). The excessive Read More...

The Hydrocephalus Research Fund was created by the parents, Corby and Reina Bell, of two children with hydrocephalus. When our son, Jace, was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at two week’s old, we had never heard of the condition. I just remember our pediatrician Read More...

The Hydrocephalus Research Fund is a public charity, non-profit corporation registered in the State of Texas and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c) 3 tax-exempt organization. We appreciate your interest in our cause and welcome any assistance Read More...