Stephanie Spaulding's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Stephanie Spaulding
Event: Montreal Oasis Marathon
Event Starts: Sep 13, 2009
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About my nonprofit:
HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) is the only national voluntary health agency that provides support and services to persons with Huntington's Disease (HD) and their families through a national/regional...
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Fundraising target: $10,000
So far I have raised: $2,700.00
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My personal message:

 

Huntington's Disease is a devestating hereditary  degenerative brain disorder for which there is, at present, no effective treament or cure. HD slowly diminishes the affected individuals ability to walk, think, talk and reason. Eventually, the person with HD becomes totally dependent upon others for care.

 

 

Over the past 10 years, I've watched my mother slowly deteriorate from this disease. As a teenager, I was not aware of her family's history of HD. I did not understand her mood swings or unsteady gait. I did not understand that I was also at risk for developing the same traits.

 

 

Approximately 30,000 people in the US are living with HD. Thousands more are at risk. It is my goal to raise awareness of this disease as well as provide hope to those who have tested positive for HD.

 

 

There is currently NO CURE for HD!! It is fast, easy and secure to make your tax deductible donation through this site. Your donation provides hope for finding a cure for this disease. Let's make this the last generation with Huntington's Disease!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 


Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Joseph 9/5/2009 $500.00  
Tom Amidon 8/18/2009 $25.00  
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union 8/7/2009 $100.00  
David 7/24/2009 $25.00  
* Total raised online: $650.00
Amount raised offline: $2,050.00
Grand Total: $2,700.00
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