Dear Friends and Family,
Most of you know that Huntington's Disease, a neuro-degenerative, genetic
disease of the brain haunts both Dave’s family and my family. My late
husband, Bud, and Dave’s late wife, Paula, died with HD after  long
courageous battles.  Dave and I have continued the battle and are deeply
committed to finding a treatment or cure so that this is the LAST generation
to know HD.  My son, Bobby, was diagnosed with HD in 2002 and lives with Dave and I.  Dave                  
has 4 children who are EACH fifty percent at risk for developing HD. Two
years ago, Dave and I decided to step up our commitment and co-chaired the
1st Annual TEAM HOPE-Walk For A Cure. We like to call it our "little walk
in the park with some family and friends." That year, we grossed close to
$20,000 with a little over 200 walkers. Last year we called upon our
friends to increase their commitment and grossed $30,000 with a little over
300 walkers. This year is no different. On May 20, 2007, we will co-chair
our 3rd Annual TEAM HOPE-Walk For The Cure and have set $50,000 as our goal.
In order to do that, we're calling on you to help us find the elusive cure
by raising funds to help our researchers. We have hope that they're close.
However, with out the necessary funds, they cannot do their important work.
We hope you'll help us. Dave and I have set $5000 as our personal goal
towards the Walk For The Cure goal. We've set up a website explaining how
YOU can help and hope that you'll take the time to look at it and make a
donation. We're also hoping that by involving each of YOU, Huntington's
Disease receives more exposure and awareness to the general public. By
making YOU aware of this devastating disease, perhaps you'll pass our
website on to YOUR friends and become advocates with us in helping to find a cure.
We need YOUR help. Dave and I are committed to helping all those that
suffer with HD. We hope you'll share in our commitment. Please look at
this link and become committed with us!

http://www.firstgiving.com/DaveandSusie

If you are uncomfortable giving online, you can always send a donation to:

Dave and Susie Hodgson

75 Birch Drive

Sandwich, Il.  60548

Peace and love to you all in the battle to make this the last generation to
know Huntington's Disease.

Dave and Susie

Illinois Chapter TEAM HOPE-Walk For The Cure
http://www.HDWalk.org
Ill. Chapter-HDSA Web Page
http://www.hdsa-il.org
Sponsor Dave & Susie's Walk
http://www.firstgiving.com/DaveandSusie