Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. Annual Report FY 07-08

Huntington’s Disease
Society of America
505 Eighth Avenue Suite 902, New York, NY 10018
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www.hdsa.org
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voice 212 242-1968
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voice 800 345-HDSA
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fax 212 239-3430
Dear HDSA Supporters:
This has been a special year for HDSA. We’ve seen the FDA approve the first therapy
specifically for people with Huntington’s Disease and several new potential therapeutic targets
identified; a bill was introduced on floor of Congress to give well-deserved special status to
people with Huntington’s Disease by the Social Security Administration; we have seen greatly
increased coverage of HD and related subjects on TV shows and newspapers; and the Society
has expanded into new geographic areas and expanded its outreach with more than 130
support groups.
Thanks to the generosity and dedication of our donors, the Society was able to continue to
expand its services to our families, and HDSA was able to complete this past fiscal year with
a positive impact on our ledger.
As you read this, we are certain that you are aware of the financial pressures we all
face in the current economic climate. Therefore, we hope that you will see the strength and
importance of the HDSA programs of Research, Care and Education, and provide whatever
support you may to keep them moving forward during these difficult times. With the recent
research breakthroughs and promising substances working their way through the Drug
Discovery Pipeline, we feel an urgency to expand our programs and can only do so with your
support.
The Board and the staff of HDSA are dedicated to maintaining the Society’s ability to
deliver the programs our families need. Please help us to provide Help for Today and Hope
for Tomorrow to those who wake up every day to face the the daunting challenges of
Huntington’s Disease.
Sincerely,
C. Walt Johnston Louise Vetter
Chair Board of Trustees
Chief Executive Officer
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