Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited, fatal degenerative brain disorder that results in a loss of both mental faculties and physical control.  It affects the individual’s ability to think, speak and walk.  Presently, there is no effective cure or treatment. HD slowly diminishes the affected individual's ability to walk, think, talk and reason. Eventually, the person with HD becomes totally dependent upon others for his or her care. Huntington's Disease profoundly affects the lives of entire families -- emotionally, socially and economically.

The Huntington's Disease Society of America, San Diego (HDSA-SD), is one of 31 chapters of the Huntington's Disease Society of America dedicated to the care of HD-affected families, support for at-risk individuals and caregivers, and the search for treatments and a cure of this devastating disease.

Dr. Young is an Advisory Board Member of HDSA-SD and volunteers time with its many programs. Recently, he and other YTIG members participated in the 2006 Race Across America (RAMM) event where a sponsored team of 4 cyclists biked from Oceanside, CA to Atlantic City, NJ. Another event was the annual San Diego HDSA Hoop-A-Thon with the San Diego Chargers.

Please see the HDSA national web site and the local HDSA-SD web site for more information