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The 7th Annual Run to Cure Huntington's Disease presented by HCSS is pleased to announce that race day 2008 will be on Saturday, September 20th at 8:00am in beautiful Oyster Creek Park in Sugarland, TX. For the second year in a row the race will feature a grand prize for the overall male and female winners. The Shirley Whitley Memorial Grand Prize, generously donated by the Whitley Family, will include expense paid trips for the male and female race champions to the Carlsbad Marathon in sunny San Diego, CA. in January, 2009! In addition to one of the Houston Area's most competitive 5Ks, the Run to Cure HD also is great for families with a non-competitive 5K run/walk, and the always popular Kids K. Luis Armenteros, the 2007 Men's overall champion commented, "the race itself was quite a bit of hard work, but well worth it as it supports a great cause. I am also glad to see that it is getting bigger and better every year and that all of the volunteers were so friendly and supportive." When the running finishes the party is just beginning. Runners that have participated in this race in previous years know that the HDSA Run to Cure HD features one of the best post race parties in America! With great food, cold drinks and the scenic beauty of Oyster Creek Park providing the venue, there is no place that you would rather be on September 20th! Race registration is available now, just click here.
About Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease (HD) is a truly devastating fatal, degenerative brain disorder for which an effective treatment or cure has not yet been found. HD is passed genetically and children of HD sufferers have a 50% chance of developing the disease, which destroys one’s ability to walk, think, talk, and reason. Affecting 1 in 10,000 Americans, who either suffer from the disease or risk inheriting it, it is estimated that as many as 55,000 Texans deal with HD’s devastating effects. Progress in research and treatment of HD also helps in other degenerative neurological diseases like Parkinson’s disease, ALS and Alzheimer’s disease. |