Huntington's Disease Society of Albany holds 8th annual Fishy Frolic
ALBANY (WRGB) — A local charity walk, and run is getting back on its feet after COVID, it's the Fishy Frolic.
It's hosted by the Huntington's Disease Society of America's Albany Chapter, and this is their 8th annual event.
People of all ages participated in a walk, 5k, or 10k at Jennings Landing in Albany.
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Huntington’s Disease is a genetic brain disorder with symptoms described as having ALS, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's, simultaneously.
On Saturday, there are about 41,000 symptomatic Americans, and more than 200,000 people at-risk of inheriting the disease.
This is one of the HDSA Albany chapter's biggest fundraisers, and they said because of COVID, donations are down about 75%.
If you’d like to donate, click this link here.
