Takes place Saturday, September 18th
Tewksbury, Massachusetts (September 8, 2021) – The Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) is happy to announce that State Representative David Robertson (Democrat- 19th Middlesex District) will attend the Tewksbury Virtual Team Hope Walk on Saturday, September 18th at 10:00 AM (EST). All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
“When families are struck by a crisis, it is a difficult time for all,” said Rep. David Robertson. “I cannot think of a better example than families who include one with a disease such as HD. Their strength within their own families, and between each other amongst the community, gives rise to hope and love and spirit. I am deeply humbled to be included in this fight, and the spirit and strength shown by these families and those afflicted by HD is an inspiration that I, and the world, will not ever forget.”
Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event, which takes place in over 100 cities across the U.S. and has raised more than $20 million for HD since its inception in 2007. Thousands of families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and communities walk together each year to support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. A virtual walk is a real walk, but on your terms: You get to choose your own course, you can walk in your in your house, driveway, neighborhood, local park, hike trail, and even on treadmill! Sign up now and participate in the virtual walk by raising money and awareness.
For more information about the event, please contact Michael Miller (mikxx7@yahoo.com, 978-289-8884). Online registration and donation can be found at hdsa.org/thwtewksbury
HDSA's Team Hope Walk Program is nationally sponsored by Genentech and Teva Pharmaceuticals.
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Huntington’s disease (HD) 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. Every child of a parent with HD has a 50/50 chance of inheriting the faulty gene. Today, there are approximately 41,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease. The symptoms of HD 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 (800)345-HDSA.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Matthew Santamaria
Communications Coordinator
(212) 242-1968 ext. 204
msantamaria@hdsa.org