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.
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.
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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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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The 3rd Annual Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) San Jose Team Hope 10K Timed Run & 5K Walk is Sept. 18, 2021 at Campbell Park in Campbell CA. Sign up here.
Runners-$60.00 Donate -$30 Walkers and both receive t-shirts.
The participants will run/walk on the Los Gatos Creek Trail; a beautiful trail that is wheelchair friendly. The runners will be timed by Record Time and the top three (3) runners will receive medals.
There will lots of raffles and a silent auction and water, Clif bars, bananas, sport drinks will be supplied.
The Mission of HDSA San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate is to improve the lives of everyone affected by Huntington’s disease and their families. The San Francisco Affiliate drives the mission by making resources available to HD families, so, please support the fundraiser which funds two (2) Centers of Excellence (Huntington’s Disease clinics) at Stanfordand UCSF Medical Center, in San Francisco, HD three (3) local HD support groups, and many online free HDSA services.
The HDSA San FranciscoBay Area Affiliate is hosting a local fundraiser in Sonoma County with local beer companies from Petaluma, HenHouse, Lagunitas, and Bear Republic.
It’s a unique event because participants will pick up their beer in Petaluma, form teams and play a virtual game of trivia at their home. Here’s the details:
Enjoy a night of Trivia while sipping on Local Brewing Company beer!
Sunday, April 25, 2021 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Open to San Francisco North Bay residents (Sonoma County).
Must be 21 or older to participate.
$40 per person, each person will receive 4 beers compliments of HenHouse, Lagunitas and Bear Republic. (while supplies last)
Form a trivia team (any number of people can be a team), enjoy local brews, and compete for a case of beer (24 – 16 oz cans) from HenHouse, Lagunitas or Bear Republic Brewing Companies in Petaluma and Rohnert Park
Please pick up your beer at 15 Cleveland Lane, Petaluma on Saturday April 24 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday April 25 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Call Vanessa Garrett at 530 906-3950 to arrange pick up.
Call Therese Crutcher-Marin at 530 906-8415 to arrange delivery. Delivery only by prearranged circumstances.
I’m a Huntington’s Disease advocate, the Chair for the HDSA San Francisco Bay Area Affiliate, a writer and a blogger. Visit my website at: https://theresecrutchermarin.com
The Holiday Season is here so when making purchases on Amazon, use AmazonSmile and support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop with Amazon.
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.