Omahans walk around Zorinsky Lake to raise awareness for fatal genetic disorder

By Mary Regli

Omahans walk around Zorinsky Lake to raise awareness for fatal genetic disorder

The Huntington's Disease Society of America is raising awareness for a fatal genetic disorder called Huntington's Disease. They're doing so through their annual Team Hope Walk at Zorinsky Lake on Sunday.Huntington's Disease (HD) causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. HD deteriorates a person's physical and mental abilities and has no cure. Many describe the symptoms of HD as a combination of ALS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The Team Hope Walk raises funds to provide resources for families affected by the disease, in addition to funding research programs and counselors.

The Huntington's Disease Society of America is raising awareness for a fatal genetic disorder called Huntington's Disease.

They're doing so through their annual Team Hope Walk at Zorinsky Lake on Sunday.

Huntington's Disease (HD) causes the breakdown of nerve cells in the brain.

HD deteriorates a person's physical and mental abilities and has no cure. Many describe the symptoms of HD as a combination of ALS, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

The Team Hope Walk raises funds to provide resources for families affected by the disease, in addition to funding research programs and counselors.

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