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On Saturday, April 28, students from Appalachian State University's Recreation Management and Exercise Science students in collaboration with Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff, and Huntington's Disease Society of America, will host the inaugural Tom Moore Memorial 5K Walk/Run (13th annual) This year, the annual event will take place at 9 a.m., at Clawson-Burnley Mayors Park: Boone Greenway Trail. Onsite registration is 8-8:45 a.m. the morning of the event; log on to www.hdsa.or/thwboone, for online registration. All proceeds, from the 5K run/walk, go towards Huntington’s disease researching treatments and aiding in the search for a cure. Early registration fee (on, or before Wednesday, April 25) is $20; late registration fee is $25. A long-sleeve T-shirt is available to participants on a first come, first served basis. Participants’ finishing times will be available upon completion of the 5K. In addition, refreshments are available for all to enjoy; all registered participants are eligible to win a door prize, from a local venue; however, door prize winners must be present to receive the prize. Huntington's disease is a hereditary, degenerative condition that breaks down the nerve cells in the brain. This disease slowly takes away a patient's ability to remember, think, walk, and function normally. To date researchers have developed treatments, which lessen the effects of certain symptoms, but continue to seek a cure. Tom Moore, a previous director of Resort Area Ministry (RAM), received diagnosis, from his physician, February 2001, and succumbed to the disease January 13, of this year. A hereditary condition, Tom’s father and brother also suffered from the debilitating condition. Tom’s mission was to educate the community about Huntington’s disease. His wife, Jennifer, was by his side throughout the entire process. The Moore Family connected with Appalachian State University’s recreation management program 13 years ago. Within this timeframe, the Tom Moore 5K has grown to be a successful educational, social, and fundraising event. Families from Watauga, Wilkes, Ashe, Surry, and Mecklenburg are a part of the 5K run/walk. Through the commitment of these counties and families, Huntington's Disease Society of America, in partnership with Appalachian's recreation management program, has contributed over $50,000 for research and has made a significant impact on the lives of patients with Huntington's Disease. For more information, or to register for this year's event, go to www.hdsa.org/thwboone.
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