Hosted by the South Florida Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA)
WHAT
This is a fundraising event that will consists of individual sprint, spring relay, Olympic individual, Olympic Aquabike, Spring Duathlon, Sprint Aquabike, Olympic Relay. You can make it a family fun day that will include refreshments, and a beautiful lake.
WHO
Contact: Neekia Davis
Phone: 212-242-1968 ext. 204
Email Address: ndavis@hdsa.org
WHEN
Sunday, July 28th @ 6:30 AM-12:00 PM (EST)
WHERE
Larry And Penny Thompson Park
12451 SW 184 Street
Miami, Florida 33186
EVENT INFO
Once you raise $200, registration will be free; all donations go towards HDSA; for more information: Click 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.
