Two Greenwich High School students, co-presidents of the school’s Anatomy and Physiology Club, Catherine Broderick (senior) and Benjamin Zackson (senior), have partnered with the Huntington’s Disease Society of America to organize their second annual walk for Huntington’s Disease.
The “Team Hope Walk” is set for Sunday, September 14 at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Catherine and Benjamin encourage anyone who would like to join their cause to consider signing up for the walk through Team Greenwich.
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 Huntington’s Disease has a 50/50 chance of inheriting the 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 characterized by a triad of symptoms, including progressive motor dysfunction, behavioral disturbance, and cognitive decline.
By signing up for the September 14th event, you’ll not only be part of an amazing team, but also receive a free T-shirt included with the participation fee. If you make an additional donation through Team Greenwich, there are special gifts available.
“Rest assured that your contribution will go towards critical research and advancements in the fight against Huntington’s disease,” Catherine and Benjamin said. “Your support helps fund various types of research, contributing to significant progress and making a real impact on the lives of those affected by the disease.”
At their last annual walk they were able to raise just short of $10,000 and are hoping to surpass that number.
Registration begins at 9:00am and the walk begins at 10:00am. For additional information contact Mary Dunleavy at [email protected]
Sherwood Island State Park, Sherwood Island Connector, Westport, CT, 06880