July 22, 2026
One of the most memorable moments of the 2026 A-BE-C Annual Conference in Los Angeles was celebrating Thomas Vincent, recipient of this year’s Courage to Shine Award. The award recognizes individuals who embody resilience, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact within the bladder exstrophy community. Thomas’s journey exemplifies each of those qualities. As part […]
May 8, 2026
From Patient to Researcher: A Life Shaped by Bladder Exstrophy “I stand before you today not as an Executive Director, but as a mother.” — Pamela Artigas Those were the words that changed the tone of the room during a recent gathering of global bladder exstrophy leaders at a three-day CME course and panel discussion at […]
December 29, 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, the Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community (A-BE-C) reflects on a year defined by expanded global reach, strengthened resources, and meaningful community connections. From international collaboration to new tools for patients and families, the past year underscored the importance of empowering individuals through trusted information and supportive networks.
December 11, 2025
The Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community (A-BE-C) recently joined international support organizations from around the world for the first-ever Global Congress on Advocacy and Community Collaboration—a landmark gathering dedicated to improving care, awareness, and connection for individuals and families affected by bladder exstrophy.
October 16, 2025
This September, A-BE-C returned to Uganda for our 6th annual surgical workshop at EMERGENCY Children’s Hospital, providing expert surgical care and clinic services for more than 100 children and families from across East Africa.
October 1, 2025
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Joseph Borer, a world-renowned pediatric urologist and surgeon, as the recipient of this year’s Richard W. Grady Humanitarian Award which was recently presented by Dr. Evalynn Vasquez at the A-BE-C Annual Exstrophy Conference. This recognition reflects not only his extraordinary contributions to the field of urology, but also the compassion, dedication, and humility he brings to every patient and family he serves.
July 28, 2025
George Hunt III received the 2025 Courage to Shine award at the International Exstrophy Conference in Boston, MA.
July 2, 2025
Since 2019, A-BE-C has deepened its commitment to children with bladder exstrophy in Uganda with the A-BE-C Uganda Initiative, a team of passionate surgeons, nurses, and social workers who travel to Uganda each year. These volunteers pay their own way, leave their families behind, and work alongside Ugandan medical professionals to perform surgeries, provide training, and build sustainable local expertise.
April 24, 2025
A-BE-C proudly took part in the AUA Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.—a powerful event that brings together urologists, patient advocates, and policy makers to influence healthcare legislation and elevate the needs of the urologic patient community.
February 25, 2025
Imagine a room filled with 51 of the world’s top pediatric urology specialists, all gathered with a single mission—to transform the lives of children born with bladder exstrophy. That’s exactly what happened at CIVIL Hospital, as it proudly hosted the 2025 International Bladder Exstrophy Collaborative (IBEC) Conference!