Spina Bifida Association

of Washington State

formerly, the Evergreen Spina Bifida Association

Spina Bifida Association of Washington State

Strategic Long-Range Planning

Our Mission

To promote the prevention of Spina Bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected.

Our Vision Statement

We envision a world in which no babies are born with Spina Bifida. People living with Spina Bifida thrive in a barrier-free world that offers ready access to an array of effective treatment options and uniformly excellent medical care. Their individual life choices are not influenced by Spina Bifida and all experience rich and personally fulfilling lives.

Our Core Values

Collaboration We value mutual respect and honesty as the cornerstones of all of our relationships. We employ teamwork and transparency to guide our efforts.

Commitment to Excellence We aspire to hold ourselves to the highest standard and serve as champions of our cause, striving to be the best in all that we do.

Effective Voice We work together to effect change and encourage informed advocacy on a personal, community and global level.

Inclusiveness We embrace varied cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds, diversity of thought, innovation and creativity.

Integrity We pursue our mission with honor, fairness and respect for all individuals while we act as good stewards of our mission and the public’s trust.

Visionary Leadership We lead with hope and serve with passion toward our vision for the future.