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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.

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

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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.

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

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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……

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

 

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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…

 

 

 

 

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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…

 

 

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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. 

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

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…

 

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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

RockTape H2O-4 rolls-Value $100 Starting Bid $60 Minimum Bid $10

      Hafner-Sonoma County-Bottle of 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon-Value $40 Starting Bid $25 Minimum Bid $5.00

We Can Never Lose HOPE….. 

 

 

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The San Jose Huntington’s Disease Team Hope Run/Walk Fundraiser

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 Stanford and UCSF Medical Center, in San Francisco, HD three (3) local HD support groups, and many online free HDSA services.  

We Can Never Lose HOPE…

Author Therese Crutcher-Marin

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

Please make a donation to the nonprofit, Huntington’s Disease Society of America, to help fight HD.

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Virtual Trivia Night with Local Beer from Sonoma County

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.

To signup, visit:  https://sanfrancisco.hdsa.org/trivianight

Author Therese Crutcher-Marin

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

We Can Never Lose Hope…

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AmazonSmile-An Easy Way to Donate 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 with Amazon.

Author Therese Crutcher-Marin, HD Advocate

My charity is Huntington’s Disease Society of America 

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.

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

4. Start shopping!

We Can Never Lose HOPE……………..