Hosted by the New England Region of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA)
WHAT
The Burlington Team Hope Walk is a fundraising event that will consists of the community walking together to support HDSA’s fight to improve the lives of people affected with HD as well as their families.
WHO
Contact: Dan Dulude
Phone: 802-734-3849
Email Address: [email protected]
WHEN
Saturday, September 21st @ 10:00 AM-1:00 PM (EST)
WHERE
University of Vermont- UHeights Oval
90 University Heights- South 1
Burlington, Vermont 05405
EVENT INFO
Check in at 9AM
All donations go towards HDSA
For more information: Visit here
Huntington’s disease is a fatal genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. It deteriorates a person’s physical and mental abilities during their prime working years and has no cure. Each child of a parent with HD has a 50/50 chance of inheriting the faulty gene that causes Huntington’s disease.
Today, there are approximately 30,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease. The symptoms of Huntington’s disease are described as having ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s – simultaneously.
The Huntington’s Disease Society of America is the premier nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by HD. From community services and education to advocacy and research, HDSA is the world’s leader in providing help for today and hope for tomorrow for people with HD and their families.
To learn more about Huntington’s disease and the work of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, visit www.HDSA.org or call 1(800)345-HDSA.
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