The Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) South Carolina Affiliate will be hosting the Bike & Walk A Thon on Saturday, April 30th @ 7:30 AM at Town Clock: Train Station in Dillon, SC. This will consist of a 5K, 20K, 50K, Walk, and golf cart ride as it is one of the flagship events organized by HDSA’s volunteer-led Chapters and Affiliates nationwide to recognize those who have made an impact in their community while inspiring others to join the fight against Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease is a fatal genetic disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain that is described as having ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease all at once. Today, there are approximately 41,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease.
EVENT LINK: https://southcarolina.hdsa.org/events/bike-walk-a-thon
Huntington disease is a hereditary neurodegenerative disorder that affects the brain. It is caused by an autosomal dominant mutation that usually starts to show symptoms in the individual’s 30s or 40s.
Huntington disease research is primarily focused on finding a cure for this disease and managing its symptoms. The Huntington Disease Society of America (HDSA) has been leading the research for Huntington’s Disease for over four decades and has funded over $150 million in scientific research to date.