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What is Huntington's disease? | What is HDSA? | About Team Hope
Sunday, October 20th, 2024
Registration Opens - 9:00am
Walk Begins - 10:00am
The Discovery Center
3401 Reservoir Drive
Philadelphia, PA, 19121
Please note that this walk is rain or shine and has a large indoor space and an additional covered walkway area is available.
We have amazing auction prizes such as hotel stays, sports tickets, and a 50/50 raffle.
*Please note that the entrance to The Discovery Center is not visible from the parking lot.
The paved walkway up to the entrance is ADA accessible, as are all of our buildings and restrooms.
The trail is wide and grass covered, with a section of mulch at the beginning of the trail and a somewhat steep entrance.
The trail is flat otherwise, but there may be tree roots and other natural items on the path. The parking lot is gravel, with two van accessible parking spots.
*Only service animals are allowed at The Discovery Center.*
Questions? Please contact:
Melinda Jensen
mjensen@hdsa.org
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Team Hope Walks aim to raise as much money as possible in the local community to support the mission and services of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. There are many different fundraising strategies you may use to have a successful fundraising campaign, and HDSA suggests you use all of them! To download the Team Hope Walk Participant Packet and check out the Team Hope website’s Fundraising Tips & Tools (including some fundraising webinars!) and Participant Resources sections.
Sponsorships
We invite all local companies and small businesses to sponsor this Team Hope Walk. We depend on the generosity of sponsors, and by sponsoring a walk your company will be supporting a great cause as well as engaging in an exciting marketing opportunity within the local community. If your company is interested in sponsoring the walk, please email teamhope@hdsa.org!
What is Huntington’s disease?
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 usually 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 that causes the disease. Today, there are approximately 41,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease. Huntington’s disease is described as having ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s – simultaneously. HD is characterized by a triad of symptoms, including progressive motor dysfunction, behavioral disturbance and cognitive decline.
What is the Huntington’s Disease Society of America?
The Huntington’s Disease Society of America is the premier not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by Huntington’s disease. From community services and education to advocacy and research, HDSA is the world’s leader in providing help for today, hope for tomorrow for people with Huntington’s disease and their families. To learn more, please visit www.hdsa.org.
About Team Hope
Team Hope is HDSA’s largest national grassroots fundraising event. Thousands of families, friends, co-workers, neighbors and communities walk together each year to support HDSA's fight to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. From forming a team, to sponsoring an event, to volunteering, you too can help make a difference in so many lives. Join Team Hope for HD, and help us provide help for today, hope for tomorrow! Learn more by visiting www.hdsa.org/teamhope.