Join us for our Annual Hope for a Cure walk and run in support of the Huntington Society of Canada (HSC). Don’t miss out on the opportunity to mingle with the people in our community. Proceeds from this event help fund programs in family services and research for people affected by Huntington disease (HD).
主办方：Grand River Chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada
主题：5th Annual Hope for a Cure
时间：Saturday, June 13, 2015
地点：Riverside Park, King Street East, Cambridge, ON
目的：In support of the Huntington Society of Canada as we aspire to end Huntington disease
详情：Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, come join the Grand River Chapter at Riverside Park for the 5th Annual Hope for a Cure run and walk event! There is a 5K walk/run event as well as a 1K walk for you to participate in. Registration is at 9:30 AM with the run beginning at 10:00 AM and the walk beginning at 10:30 AM. Be sure to stay after for lunch, awards, prizes, and announcements. If you raise $150, you will receive a FREE TeamHD technical running t-shirt. If you raise $300, you will receive the t-shirt as well as a FREE TeamHD gym bag. If you raise $500, you will receive the t-shirt, the gym bag, AND a $50 Blue Jays gift certificate! Also, for every $100 that you raise on-line before May 15, you will receive a ballot in a draw for a pair of Blue Jays tickets! Visit http://huntingtonsociety.kintera.org/GrandRiverRun for more information.
What is Huntington disease?
Huntington disease is a debilitating brain disorder that is fatal and incurable. About 1 in every 7,000 Canadians has HD and approximately 1 in every 5,500 is at-risk of developing the disease. Many more are touched by HD whether as a caregiver, a family member, or a friend. Huntington disease is devastating for both the body and the mind. The symptoms, which may include uncontrollable jerking movements and relentless cognitive and emotional impairment, usually present between the ages of 30 and 45, and gradually worsen over the 10-25 year course of the disease. Eventually they lead to total incapacitation and death. HD is like experiencing ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Schizophrenia all in one disease.
What is the Huntington Society of Canada?
The Huntington Society of Canada is a respected leader in the worldwide effort to end Huntington disease. HSC is the only national health charity dedicated to providing help and hope for families dealing with Huntington disease across Canada. The Huntington Society of Canada aspires to a world free from Huntington disease.
