Formerly known as "Huntington's Chorea," HD is a hereditary, progressively degenerative brain disease. HD causes involuntary movements of the arms, legs, and face that make eating, swallowing, walking and talking difficult and potentially impossible. Changes occur in thinking, judgement, and temperament. Depression is also common. HD progresses over a 10-20 year period. Every child of a parent with HD has a 50-50 chance of inheriting the gene and inevitably developing the disease. Onset generally appears between the ages of 30 and 50, but there is a juvenile strain of HD. Although there is no cure for HD, our best and brightest scientists are working toward a cure or treatment for HD. 2003 is the 10th anniversary of the discovery of the HD gene, and the 20th anniversary of finding the marker for that gene. Now those at -risk can have their blood tested, and determine whether or not they carry the HD gene. Your contribution will expedite this great scientific endeavor and help realize the vision of a world free of this uniquely devastating neurologic disease. We pray that this will be the last generation to suffer with HD. Any amount of money contributed is most appreciated!

For more information:

HDSA 1-800-345-HDSA
Huntington's Society of Canada
HD Advocacy Center
Huntington's Study Group

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