Sacramento HDSA Walk: How It All Began
I want to share the story of how I got involved in organizing the first five years of the Team Hope Walk - Sacramento. This is the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s (HDSA) fundraising and awareness raising event in Sacramento. I had been actively volunteering with HDSA, helping with various events and activities. After attending several walks, I remember when Penny Riley, a wonderful woman who worked for HDSA, asked me if I’d like to host and organize the first walk in Sacramento. Penny has always been like a mother figure to me, and even after all these years, she’s still a part of my life—a true angel. I was beyond excited that Penny thought of me for this. My best friend, Kristen Stoll, and I co-ran the event. We pulled together an amazing team of friends and family to help with planning. We held our first walk in William Land Regional Park, a place that holds special memories for me, as it’s where I grew up. Friends and family, including my dad, helped gather raffle d...