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!
November 19, 2024
This was our 5th trip to Uganda, and while every year leaves us feeling blessed, accomplished, exhausted, fulfilled, and yes, even stressed, this year was different.
September 13, 2024
A-BE-C recently presented its Richard W. Grady Humanitarian Award to Dr. Joao Luiz Pippi Salle, Professor of Urology, SickKids Hospital and Co-Director of the Center for Pelvic Reconstruction.
September 12, 2024
We are committed to creating a self-sustaining bladder exstrophy community in Sub-Saharan Africa. On our upcoming Family Education Day, over 50 families from Uganda, South Sudan, and Burundi will come together with our Global Care team for a day focused on education, empowerment, and connection.
August 13, 2024
Rachel Althizer, 32, received the 2024 Courage to Shine award at the International Conference in Milwaukee, WI.
November 22, 2023
The A-Be-C Uganda initiative continues to grow with each passing year. This October, A-BE-C was represented by a dedicated team of surgeons, nurses, a social worker, and patient advocates.