Takes place Saturday, September 18th
Tewksbury, Massachusetts (September 15, 2021) – The Massachusetts and Rhode Island Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) has announced that Rep. Tram Nguyen (D-Andover) will appear at 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.
“The Tewksbury Virtual Team Hope Walk has done incredible work raising both awareness about HD, and much-needed funds to combat the disease and help people who are struggling with it,” said Rep. Tram Nguyen (D-Andover). “I’m truly in awe of Dan Kieran and Mike Miller for all that they’ve done to advance research and bring hope to families facing this disease. When a cure is found, it will be because of community support like this event.”
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. HDSA was founded in 1967 by Marjorie Guthrie, the wife of legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie. Woody died from HD complications when he was only 55 years old, but the Guthrie family legacy lives on at HDSA to this day.
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