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GOYA Basketball Hoop-a-thon 2006
Page Creator: Dina Hilaris
Event: Hoop-a-thon
Event Starts: Mar 12th 2006
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Shoot for the Cure!
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Huntington's Disease Society of America Inc. Maryland Chapter, MD
Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) is the only national voluntary health agency that provides support and services to persons with Huntington's Disease (HD) and their families through a national/regional...
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Fundraising target: $5,000
So far I have raised: $1,925.00
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Thank you for visiting the St. George GOYA Hoop-a-thon website.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to make a contribution to our fundraising efforts.

Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
A Hoop-a-thon is a fun-filled basketball event, in which sponsored individuals shoot from the foul line and sink as many baskets as possible in the designated time period. The St. George GOYA is hosting a Shoot for the Cure Hoop-a-thon to raise money for individuals who are suffering from Huntington's Disease. There are over 30,000 people in the United States currently diagnosed with HD and each of their siblings and children have a 50% chance of developing this Disease. Huntington's Disease: a devastating, hereditary, degenerative brain disorder for which there is, at present, no effective treatment or cure. HD slowly diminishes the affected individual's ability to walk, think, talk and reason. Eventually, the person with HD becomes totally dependent upon others for his or her care. Huntington's Disease profoundly affects the lives of entire families -- emotionally, socially and economically. Early symptoms of Huntington's Disease may affect cognitive ability or mobility and include depression, mood swings, forgetfulness, clumsiness, involuntary twitching and lack of coordination. As the disease progresses, concentration and short-term memory diminish and involuntary movements of the head, trunk and limbs increase. Walking, speaking and swallowing abilities deteriorate. Eventually the person is unable to care for him or herself. Death follows from complications such as choking, infection or heart failure. HD typically begins in mid-life, between the ages of 30 and 45, though onset may occur as early as the age of 2. Children who develop the juvenile form of the disease rarely live to adulthood. This is why we are so passionate to find answers. We are fighting against time, in order to save the families affected by HD. We have found a great way to help-through the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) Shoot for a cure. We will be participating at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church to help raise funds for the care and cure of HD, and you can help too! Simply make a donation to this web site, and we'll do the rest! With your support, we hope to raise a significant amount of money for the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Please stand with us against this devastating disease by making a flat donation of whatever you can afford. Not only will you help us to achieve our goal, but you'll also be helping the HDSA to fund vital research, education, and services for all those affected by HD. Thank you for joining a growing number of individuals who are all focused on one goal- curing Huntington's Disease and making this the "last generation with HD." We look forward to your support. Together we can make a difference.

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Gretchen Theodorakis 3/14/2006 $25.00 Congratulations , your family is so proud. 
A. Chrysikos 3/6/2006 $25.00 Good Luck with your fund raising! Good job! 
papou 3/4/2006 $250.00 best of luck.. we are proud of you 
Peter & Janet Hilaris 2/24/2006 $100.00 In Honor of Maria 
The Kalaizes' 2/23/2006 $25.00 Congratulations Dina 
Katherine 2/23/2006 $25.00 In Memory of Melanie 
John & Heidi Manuel 2/23/2006 $100.00  
The Veltsistas Family 2/21/2006 $50.00 Good Luck Dina! A great cause and I hope and pray that you exceed your goal! 
Lila Burns 2/20/2006 $25.00 For my daqughter Margie and her friend Maria 
The Hilaris Family 2/15/2006 $150.00 Thank you to all who are supporting this cause. 
Nick Marinos 2/15/2006 $100.00  
MOISIS & JANET COSTI 2/12/2006 $50.00 DINA, YOU GO GIRL!! WE LOVE YOU MARIA XXOO 
Germaine 2/10/2006 $150.00 In memory of Uncle Gus and Aunt Virginia as well as in honor of our Maria 
I Love U! Nouna Maria 2/10/2006 $250.00  
Mike & Joanna Spahis 2/9/2006 $50.00 In honor of our friend Maria! 
Freddie Brooks 2/9/2006 $50.00 In honor of Maria Xouris 
Jacqueline & Bill Xouris & Family 2/8/2006 $100.00 Good luck Dina! What a wonderful thing to do!! Love you. 
Aunt Carol 2/7/2006 $150.00  
Chrisbklyn 2/7/2006 $100.00 Dina - Your so sweet to be doing this. I'm proud of you and I'm sure the rest of the family is. :) 
Cameron & Phillip Connell 1/30/2006 $50.00 Congratulations on a great cause 
Anne & Evangelos Xouris 1/24/2006 $100.00 God be with you in your efforts. 
* Total raised online: $1,925.00
Amount raised offline: $0.00
Grand Total: $1,925.00
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