Takes place Saturday, March 5th at Woodland Bowl
Indianapolis, Indiana (January 13, 2021) – The Indiana Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host a local bowling event called Strike Out HD on Saturday, March 5th at 4:00 PM (ET) at Woodland Bowl. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
“We are so excited to bring back Strike Out HD to Indiana,” said Jessica Ondell, HDSA’s Indiana Chapter President. “This is an amazing opportunity for the HD community in Indiana to come together to network, share experiences and help achieve HDSA's vision of a world free of HD. We hope to see you and your families be a part of our mission of improving the lives of everyone affected by HD and their families.”
Strike Out HD is one of the flagship events organized by HDSA’s volunteer-led Chapters and Affiliates nationwide to recognize those who have made an impact in their community while inspiring others to join the fight against HD.
For more information about the event, please contact Jessica Ondell (indiana@hdsavolunteer.org). Online registration and donation can be found at INDIANA.HDSA.ORG/STRIKEOUTHD22
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Huntington’s disease (HD) 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 during their prime working years and has no cure. Every child of a parent with HD has a 50/50 chance of inheriting the faulty gene. Today, there are approximately 41,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at-risk of inheriting the disease. The symptoms of HD are described as having ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s – simultaneously.
The Huntington’s Disease Society of America is the premier nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by HD. From community services and education to advocacy and research, HDSA is the world’s leader in providing help for today and hope for tomorrow for people with HD and their families. HDSA was founded in 1967 by Marjorie Guthrie, the wife of legendary folk singer Woody Guthrie. Woody died from HD complications when he was only 55 years old, but the Guthrie family legacy lives on at HDSA to this day.
To learn more about Huntington’s disease and the work of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, visit www.hdsa.org or call (800)345-HDSA.
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Matthew Santamaria
Communications Manager
(212) 242-1968 ext. 204
msantamaria@hdsa.org