Team Hope Walk In Austin Will Aid Those With Huntington's Disease

Austin TX

02 November, 2021

4:01 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — Austinites will have the chance to support those in need with Huntington's Disease at the 7th annual Austin Team Hope Walk this weekend. The South Region of the Huntington Disease's Society of America will host the walk at 9 a.m. Saturday at Martin Middle School, 1601 Haskell Street. Proceeds from the event will help support HDSA's mission to improve the lives of people affected by the disease and their families. "We are beyond excited to come back together in person for our 7th annual Team Hope Walk," said Ryan O'Donnell, Event Coordinator. "With the challenges many from our community experienced last year and with so many people being isolated from their loved ones, this year will truly feel like we're a family again. We look forward to deepening our impact in the fight against this rare and devastating disease." Live in Austin? Click here to subscribe to our free breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter, and download our free mobile app on Android or iPhone. Team Hope is HDSA's largest national grassroots fundraising event, which takes place in over 100 cities across the U.S. and has raised more than $20 million for HD since its inception in 2007, officials said. Thousands of families, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and communities walk together each year to support HDSA's mission to improve the lives of people affected by HD and their families. Online registration and donation can be found at hdsa.org/thwaustin.