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Team 2 Cure HD (Huntington's Disease)
We have a Team of 4 CA bicyclists who are participating in the "Race Across America" bicycle race to raise funds for the San Diego Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America.
These 4 cyclists will ride from Oceanside, CA to Atlantic City, NJ - Non-stop - 3,052 Miles.
Huntington's Disease is a fatal, degenerative brain disorder that primarily strikes men and women between the ages of 30 and 45, Huntington’s Disease causes involuntary movements, severe emotional disturbance and cognitive decline. As their bodies and minds deteriorate, affected individuals die from complications such as choking, infection or heart failure. Affecting as many people as hemophilia, cystic fibrosis or muscular dystrophy, Huntington’s disease has been diagnosed in 30,000 Americans; with another 150,000 at risk because family members have a 50 percent chance of inheriting Huntington’s from an affected parent.
Research benefits other neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
3 of our 4 riders have a personal connection to HD. Their reasons for racing can be seen at : http://www.hdsasandiego.org/dsp_article.cfm?ArticleID=305&CategoryID=6
Other articles about HD can be found on the HDSA site at: http://www.hdsasandiego.org
The Race Across America site is: http://www.raceacrossamerica.org
This is a good cause and our rider's are putting themselves through extreme physical hardship in order to "Ride for the Cure".
Any support would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Visit the Team 2 Cure HD home page.
