HDSA Illinois A Day at the Races for HD - Sunday, August 25 at Hawthorne Race Course
The Illinois Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host A Day at the Races for HD - Cicero, IL on Sunday, August 25th at Hawthorne Race Course 3501 South Laramie Avenue, 60804. The races begin at 1:00 PM. This family friendly event represents a tremendous opportunity for local members of the Illinois HD community to come together with friends, family members, neighbors and the community at large to raise necessary awareness and funds to support HDSA. Those who join us will be treated to a full day of racing, food, games, a silent auction, and an outstanding raffle. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
For more information about the event, please contact Wayne Galasek (wgalasek@aol.com).
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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.
The Illinois Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host A Day at the Races for HD - Cicero, IL on Sunday, August 25th at Hawthorne Race Course 3501 South Laramie Avenue, 60804. The races begin at 1:00 PM. This family friendly event represents a tremendous opportunity for local members of the Illinois HD community to come together with friends, family members, neighbors and the community at large to raise necessary awareness and funds to support HDSA. Those who join us will be treated to a full day of racing, food, games, a silent auction, and an outstanding raffle. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
For more information about the event, please contact Wayne Galasek (wgalasek@aol.com).
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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.