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Huntington’s Disease Fundraiser in San Francisco This Saturday

On Saturday, October 14th, The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease (HD) Society of America (HDSA) will once again be hosting the Team Hope 5K Walk & Fun Run – San Francisco, at Sports Basement Presidio, along the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA. The event breakfast and registration starts at 9:00 AM and the event kicks off at 10:00 AM. Please join us in the fight against this horrific disease by attending. Come dressed as your favorite hero or villain.

Hero’s & Villains Theme

“Every year I get excited for the SF Bay Area Chapter Team Hope Walks. It’s an opportunity for HD families to come together as a community to find support and draw strength from each other while supporting HDSA in the battle against Huntington’s Disease.” – Therese Crutcher-Marin, Event Chair & Chapter President.

Huntington’s disease is a fatal genetic disease that affects the nerve cells in the brain and is often described as having ALS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease all at once. Today, there are approximately 41,000 symptomatic Americans and more than 200,000 at risk of inheriting the disease.

We Can Never Lose HOPE…….

October 11, 2023 by crutcht

Fundraising

San Francisco Team Hope 5K Walk & Fun Run

Currently, the HDSA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter is planning the 17th Annual San Francisco Team Hope Walk fundraiser on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Save the date and register to help in the fight against Huntington’s disease (HD) and walk in solidarity on the Crissy Field trail with the beautiful backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Dr. Sharon Shaw and her family

On June 17th, the Chapter hosted the 5th HDSA San Jose Team Hope Run/Walk, and raised $27,615.00! Woo Woo!

There are 50 Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) Chapters/Affiliates across the country who hold Team Hope Walk/Ride/Run events to fundraise for the nonprofit, HDSA, to fulfill the mission: HDSA is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by HD and their families.

If you are interested in volunteering and using your talents to help fight HD, please contact me at [email protected]. Thank you

We Can Never Lose Hope…

August 2, 2023 by crutcht

Fundraising

A Local Fundraiser for Huntington’s Disease in San Jose California

Five years ago, the Marin family started the HDSA San Jose Team Hope 10K Timed Run & 5K Walk. The event is special to my husband, John, and children, Keith, Vanessa and their spouses Fran and Scott. Through the years, we remember my sisters-in-law, Lora, Marcia and Cindy who passed away from Huntington’s Disease complications.

Lora, Cindy and Marcia Marin

We decided to start a fundraiser in the San Francisco South Bay because the San Francisco Team Hope Walk is a long drive for those living in the greater San Jose area.

Please join us in the 5th Annual Team Hope Run/Walk on June 17th at Campbell Park. Or if you cannot attend, please consider make a donation to the nonprofit, HDSA, so the HDSA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter can continue funding FREE online and local resources/programs.

Please register here for the San Jose Run/Walk:

Thank you to our two Gold Sponsors

We Can Never Lose HOPE……

June 7, 2023 by crutcht

Fundraising

Kate’s Single Batch Toffee Fundraiser for Huntington’s Disease Research

This year, once again, Kate Carrier, owner of Kate’s Single Batch Toffee in San Rafael CA is selling her delicious toffee and donating $10 per box sold to the nonprofit, HDSA San Francisco Bay Area Chapter.

The toffee is delicious and melts in your mouth.
Every dollar helps in funding Huntington’s Disease research because that is how we are going to eradicate this horrific disease.

Order a box or two through March 9th, 2023: https://katestoffee.com/products/huntingtons-disease-fundraising-toffee-box

Huntington’s disease (HD) is a brain disease that is passed down in families from generation to generation. HD has the symptoms of ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s at one time and it strikes young. And there is NO CURE.

March 6, 2023 by crutcht

Fundraising

The Shopping Season is Here! Use AmazonSmile to Give to Your Favorite Charity

The Holiday Season is here so when making purchases on Amazon, use AmazonSmile and support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop. And, we all know we shop on Amazon.

Using AmazonSmile is FREE money to the charity. Chose the charity close to your heart. It’s easy and takes NO EFFORT on your part. Sign Up here and select your charity. My charity is Huntington’s Disease Society of America National Headquarters.

Shoppers who start at smile.amazon will find the same Amazon they know and love, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charity of your choice.

Here’s how to sign up for AmazonSmile

1. Visit smile.amazon.com

2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials

3. Choose a charitable organization to receive donations, or search for the charity of your choice

4. Select your charity

5. Start shopping!

We Can Never Lose HOPE……

Author Therese Crutcher-Marin

I’m a Huntington’s disease (HD) advocate, Chair for the HDSA San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate, a blogger and an author. Visit my website and learn about HD: https://theresecrutchermarin.com

November 9, 2022 by crutcht

Fundraising

Amaryllis Holiday Flower-Raising Funds for Huntington’s Disease

It’s that time of the year again where Amaryllis Flowers for the upcoming Holiday are available from the nonprofit, Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA). The flower kit is a wonderful gift for the Holidays plus raises dollars for HDSA.

To purchase Amaryllis Individual Kit for $11.00+shipping or Amaryllis Case 16 Individual Kits for $165.00+shipping, please visit: https://hdsa.org/shop/flowers-for-hdsa/

We Can Never Lose Hope……

October 26, 2022 by crutcht

Fundraising

Join the HDSA San Francisco Team Hope 5K Fun Run & Walk on October 1, 2022

I am thrilled the San Francisco Team Hope Walk will be IN-PERSON on Saturday, October 1st. The fundraiser is in its 16th year and Presidio Sports Basement, once again, allows us to use their community room.

Please join us at 9:00 a.m., to register and if you have already registered, you’ll have time to check in and receive your t-shirt and time to talk to folks you haven’t seen in two (2), gather information from the many information tables; TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Annexon Bioscience, UC Davis Center of Excellence, Kaiser Permanente, UCSF Center of Excellence, to name a few. And you can look at the many raffle/silent auction items on display and purchase raffle tickets.

The Cancelmo Family of San Francisco sets up the breakfast area with goodies and coffee. Many thanks to them. (we all need our coffee)

Crissy Field, where the participants run/walk, has the most beautiful view of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge.

Please register, $30 and help us fight the incurable Huntington’s disease

The funds raised by Team Hope Walks across our nation allows the 55 Chapter/Affiliates to continue to fulfill the HDSA Mission; To improve the lives of everyone with Huntington’s Disease and their families.

We Can Never Lose HOPE…

September 21, 2022 by crutcht

Fundraising

Come Walk With My Family to Raise Funds to Fight Huntington’s Disease

I invite you to come walk with my family at the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) San Jose Team Hope 10K Timed Run & 5K Walk this Saturday, June 18th at Campbell Park; address E Campbell Ave & Gilman Ave, Campbell, CA.

Dollars raised will fund local Huntington’s disease (HD) clinics, one at Stanford & the other at UCSF Medical Center, research, HD support groups and many free online resources.

Please Register Here: https://sanfrancisco.hdsa.org/events/san-jose-5k-team-hope-walk-10k-run

Record Timing is donating his services and will time the 10K runners. The top three (3) runners will receive a medal. Pick up your bibs on Friday, June 17th, from 5-7 p.m. at the Campbell Sports Basement.

My family and the HDSA San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate Leadership Team hopes to see you there.

We Can Never Lose HOPE…

June 16, 2022 by crutcht

Fundraising

A Fundraiser for Huntington’s Disease in Santa Clara County

In three (3) days, a local HDSA fundraiser will be held to raise dollars to support local Huntington’s disease (HD) resources/services for San Francisco Bay Area HD families.

Saturday, June 18th, at Campbell Park is the 4th Annual San Jose Team Hope Run/Walk.

Thank you in advance & if you can’t make the fundraiser, consider donating here to the nonprofit, HDSA.

Thank you to Stanford Medicine, a local, generous sponsor of the fundraiser.

We Can Never Lose HOPE…

June 15, 2022 by crutcht

Fundraising

Online Silent Auction Raises Funds for Huntington’s Disease (2)

Here are four (4) more Online Silent Auction items to bid on to help in the fight against Huntington’s disease (HD). Hosted by San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate.

Link to the Silent Auction:

HD is a rare, fatal, genetic brain disorder that has the symptoms of ALS, Parkinson’s and Alzheimers at the same time. There is NO CURE and as far as I’m concerned, it’s the cruelest disease on the planet.

Peachy Canyon Winery in Templeton CA-Bottle of Zinfandel & Tasting for 2, Value $100 Starting Bid $60 Minimum Bid $10

3 bottles of Macadamia Nut Honey Wine Volcano Winery from Hawaii, Value $60 Starting Bid $40 Minimum Bid $5.00