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6 people are interested
Long Island Team Hope Walk committee member
ORGANIZATION: Huntington's Disease Society of America
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6 people are interested
The HDSA's annual Long Island Team Hope Walk will take place on Saturday, September 7th. We are seeking committee members to assist with volunteer and participant outreach and recruitment, corporate outreach, and in-kind donation outreach.
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About Huntington's Disease Society of America
Location:
505 8th Ave., Suite 902, New York, NY 10018, US
Mission Statement
The Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) is dedicated to finding a cure for Huntington's Disease (HD) while providing support and services for those living with HD and their families. HDSA promotes and supports both clinical and basic HD research, aids families in coping with the multi-faceted problems presented by HD and educates the families, the public and health care professionals about Huntington's Disease. Our HD families give a face to Huntington's Disease. HDSA is its voice.
Description
Huntington's Disease (HD) is an inherited, progressively degenerative brain disorder that results in a loss of both mental faculties and physical control. Symptoms usually appear in an individual between 30-50 years of age and progress over a 10-25 year period. HD affects the individuals ability to think, speak and walk. Ultimately, the weakened individual succumbs to pneumonia, heart failure or other complications. Presently, there is no effective treatment or cure. Although medications can relieve some symptoms in certain individuals, research has yet to find a means of conquering or even slowing the deadly progression of HD.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Belmont Lake State ParkWest Babylon, NY 11704
DATE POSTED
May 30, 2019
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Monthly committee calls and 2-3 additional hours monthly