Welcome to the HDSA-Northern California fundraising page!
The goal of Team Hope is to help fight Huntington's Disease by raising funds and building awareness of this mysterious and devastating disease.
All proceeds will benefit local research initiatives, clinical care resources and support services for individuals and families affected by Huntington's Disease in Northern California.
WALK DETAILS
October 13, 2007 @ Crissy Field, Presidio Park, San Francisco
Registration: 9am (Stay tuned for pre-registration details)
Walk Begins: 10am
Check back for details on other walk day activities!!
Honorary Walk Board Members:
Dr. William H. Durham
Stanford University Chair of Anthropological Sciences; Professor of Anthropological Sciences and Human Biology; Bing Professor of Human Biology; Ph.D. Michigan 1977.
COST (including walk t-shrit!)
21+: $25; Under 21: $15
Register
Online at: www.firstgiving.com/hdsa-ncr
By Phone: 650.590.1600
By Email: jwilcox@viziongroup.net
Start a Team Hope Team!
- Designate a team leader.
- Invite 10 people to join your team (you may want to invite more than 10 people)!!
- Come up with a team name—on race day dress up with a team theme!!
- The team leader should register for the walk at http://www.firstgiving.com/hdsa-ncr using the team name.
- Each team member should then register for the walk at http://www.firstgiving.com/hdsa-ncr and join the team.
VOLUNTEER!
If you or anyone you know would like to become a sponsor or assist in making this walk a success, please contact Jana Wilcox at jwilcox@viziongroup.net or 650.590.1600.
Even if you are unable to attend the Walk, you can still make a donation on this website to support HDSA!
Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. If you are making a donation in support of a walker, be sure to include their name in the comment section!
Visit our regional website www.hdsanortherncalifornia.org
What is Huntington's Disease?
Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a hereditary, degenerative brain disorder that causes total mental and physical deterioration. HD is diagnosed in one of every 10,000 Americans. Because every child of a parent with HD has a 50% chance of inheriting the gene that will cause HD, over 200,000 Americans are at-risk.
Huntington’s Disease is a family disease, not only because it is passed from one generation to the next, but also because of its impact on every family member socially, emotionally and financially. HD does not discriminate by gender, race, ethnicity or religion or age. Currently, there is NO effective treatment and NO cure.
But there is HOPE. Help make hope happen by joining our team today!
Thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too! Also, if your employer has a matching-gift program, it can match your gift! Just go to your HR department and fill out the form. HDSA is a 501 (c)(3) charity and all donations are tax-deductible.