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City of Toronto Proclamation |
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"Huntington Disease Awareness Month"
May 2004
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the fear of losing one's mind and the fear of losing control of one's body are among the most profound human fears; and
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both losses occur in Huntington disease, an inherited and fatal brain disorder that strikes in the prime of life; and
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every child of a parent with Huntington disease faces a 50 percent risk of inheriting this genetic disorder and, as yet, there is no effective treatment or known cure; and
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the Huntington Society of Canada has initiated and supported research into the cause and nature of this fatal disease, and their work has brought new hope to the people afflicted with Huntington disease and families who bear the burden; and
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research continues to offer the promise of early diagnosis, treatment techniques and ultimately a cure for Huntington disease.
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I, Mayor David Miller, on behalf of Toronto City Council, do hereby proclaim May 2004 as "Huntington Disease Awareness Month" in the City of Toronto, and encourage all residents to support the Huntington Society of Canada in its efforts to unravel, not only the mystery of this disease, but also a wide range of other genetic, neurological and psychiatric disorders that affect many lives.
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[Signed Mayor David Miller]
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