I am walking in the Team Hope Walk on September 19, 2009 in Boston.

As many of you know my family has been directly affected by Huntington's disease, My husband Bill was diagnosed with Huntington's a few years ago and  it has been very difficult to watch my family go through this terrible ordeal.  I am hoping to raise money again this year to help find a cure or treatment so that my son and the next generation will not have to go through the pain of this disease.

Huntington's Disease is a disease of both the mind and the body. It is an inherited, progressively degenerative brain disorder. Typically, symptoms appear between age 30 and 50. However, cases have been noted as early as 2 and as late as 80.

At present, there is no cure. However, modern medicine has provided many drug treatments that help improve the quality of life for those with Huntington's Disease.

Huntington's Disease affects all sexes, races, ethnic groups, and ages. Each child of an affected parent with Huntington's Disease has a 50/50 chance of inheriting the gene. If a person carries the gene eventually they will develop Huntington's Disease.

Thank you for visiting my Personal Fundraising Page. 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!       

Any contribution that you can make will make a difference and will be very much appreciated.  Thank you all for your past support and kindness over the past few years.

Sincerely,

Sue Waddell