The Hydrocephalus Association

It's the most wonderful time of the year- No Shave November!

For the men and women of the Upper Macungie Township Police Department, No Shave November is a campaign to raise funds for a worthwhile cause. To participate, officers must pay a monthly "buy-in" fee, allowing them to grow a (trimmed) beard or mustache. Female officers are permitted to use nail polish that contains color. Of course, our department's professional staff is allowed to participate, too!

This year, the UMTPD is raising money for the Hydrocephalus Association. Hydrocephalus is a chronic neurological condition caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the cavities (ventricles) of the brain.

Hydrocephalus happens when there is an imbalance between the amount of CSF produced and the rate at which it is absorbed. As the CSF builds up, it causes the ventricles to enlarge, putting increased pressure on the brain.

Hydrocephalus affects many people, from infants and older children to young, middle-aged, and older adults.

Over 1,000,000 people in the United States currently live with hydrocephalus.

In the United States, 1 out of 770 babies develops hydrocephalus each year.

NPH is most commonly seen in adults aged 60 or over. A recent study estimates that 800,000 older Americans may be living with NPH. This disorder often goes undiagnosed. It is estimated that more than 80% of cases remain unrecognized or untreated.

While there is currently no known way to prevent or cure hydrocephalus, it can be treated with surgical intervention.

Thank you for supporting our officers and the Hydrocephalus Association!

I have Hydrocephalus and I have had 18 surgeries throughout my life I I had a lot of hospitalizations from my baby years to my teens to adulthood my shunt has been worked on 18 times and I had surgeries on and off and im trying to raise money for the Hydrocephalus association in honor of how much iv been thru and for others who can't help themselves and I am trying to raise money for Hydrocephalus ASSOCIATION to find a cure. I COULD REALLY REALLY USE your help because im trying to get donations to go to HYDROCEPHALUS ASSOICATION to help those who cant help themselves

My name is Zakai Zeigler and I play point guard for the University of Tennessee. Throughout October, GoFundMe is hosting a College Charity Challenge to show the power of giving on college campuses nationwide. I hope you'll join me in this challenge by donating to The Hydrocephalus Association.

Supporting the Hydrocephalus Association is important to me because two of my nephews suffer from hydrocephalus, along with over 140 million people worldwide. While there is currently no known way to prevent or cure hydrocephalus, there are three life-saving treatment options that require brain surgery, which can be very costly. Both of my nephews have had this surgery. I ask you to join me in donating money so more families can benefit from these life-saving surgeries just like my nephews have.

More about The Hydrocephalus Association:

The mission of the Hydrocephalus Association is to promote a cure for hydrocephalus and improve the lives of those affected by the condition. This will be accomplished by collaborating with patients, caregivers, researchers, medical professionals and industry, raising awareness and funding innovative, high-impact research to prevent, treat, and ultimately, cure hydrocephalus.

More about Zakai:

Zakai is a freshman standout from Long Island, New York … and Knoxville’s newest darling on and off the court.

Tennessee Basketball is no stranger to top talent from the New York City area, including Naismith Hall of Famer Bernard King , Ernie Grunfeld, Howard Wood, Tobias Harris and Kevin Punter Jr. - and now Zakai is added to that esteemed list of Tennessee greats.

Zakai graduated from Our Saviour Lutheran School in The Bronx, but he played the 2020-21 season with Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, New Jersey, averaging 20 points and 4.6 assists per game. He played his AAU ball with the New York Lightning program in the EYBL and played football growing up - playing running back, quarterback and safety.

He had a breakout showing in six games at the 2021 Peach Jam, averaging 15.3 points and 5.5 assists per game while boasting a 4.7 assist-to-turnover ratio; he also connected on 50 percent of his 3-point attempts. The Season Ticket named Zeigler’s showing against Team Final as the “Best Performance” of the 2021 Peach Jam.

Zakai was awarded the JoNelda & Sidney Blalock Athletic Scholarship Endowment.

Highlights so far at UT include: