HOPE Run & Walk for Huntington Disease

June 17, 2012

Place : Quidi Vidi Lake Trail, Newfoundland

Time : 00:00

Details : You're invited to come out and support the St. John's YPAHD Volunteers of the Huntington Society of Canada. Please join us for a fun run or walk around 3.8 kilometers of walking trail at beautiful Quidi Vidi Lake. Registration starts at 10:30 am and the Run/Walk will begin at 11:00 am, followed by lunch and refreshments. This fundraising walk is in support of Family Services and Research for those affected by Huntington disease. If you’d like to enjoy a fun family day while contributing to a great cause this event is for you! To register, visit http://huntington.akaraisin.com/RunNFLD2012 Need more information? Catherine Price at (709) 832-7870 or e-mail catherine.price@mun.ca Huntington disease is a fatal hereditary brain disorder with devastating effects on both the mind and body. It is like having Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Schizophrenia all at the same time. A child born to a parent with HD has a 50% chance of sharing the same fate. There is no cure.

http://huntington.akaraisin.com/RunNFLD2012