Team Hope Walk - Southeast Missouri for Huntington's
Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10:00 am
Knights of Columbus - Jackson
Jackson to Host 5th Annual Team Hope Walk for Huntington’s Disease - Southeast Missouri
Southeast Missouri communities are invited to join in the fight against Huntington’s Disease (HD). Join us for the 5th Team Hope Walk, on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The Walk will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson, MO. Team Hope Walk is the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA)’s nationwide fundraising event bringing together families, friends, and communities to support those affected by Huntington’s disease. Registration starts at 9 AM! The Walk will begin at 10:00! Walk activities include a hamburger and hot dog lunch, a Silent Auction, Raffles, a Kid’s Korner and more.
“We are walking for a Mission and to make a difference! It’s a chance for our local Southeast Missouri communities to come together, share our stories, and make a tangible difference in the fight against this disease." says Kim Landewee, Missouri HDSA President and Southeast Missouri Walk Coordinator. Everyone in Southeast Missouri is welcome.
All proceeds from the event go to the Missouri HDSA. These funds are used to improve the lives of people living with HD and their families through community services, education, advocacy, and research. Huntington’s disease is a genetic disorder that causes the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain that results in a loss of cognitive, behavioral, and physical control. Often Huntington’s is referred to as having Parkinson’s, ALS, and Alzheimer’s together. More than 41,000 people in the United States are currently diagnosed with HD, with more than 200,000 others at risk. HD is an inherited disease. An individual’s children have a 50 percent risk of developing HD.
HDSA's motto is “Family is Everything " Let’s walk together for the Missouri HDSA. Help us “Fight the fight!”
Registration is free. A donation of $50 or more earns a t-shirt. Registration and donations can be made at hdsa.org/thwsoutheast mo. Additional information on Huntington’s can be found at hdsa.org.