Huntington's Disease Society of America
HDSA's Beginnings
Soon after the legendary folk singer, Woody Guthrie, lost his battle with HD, his widow Marjorie, sought out other families affected by this devastating disease. In 1967, a handful of dedicated volunteers formed the Committee to Combat Huntington's Disease. Today, HDSA continues the mission Marjorie Guthrie began, emerging as a national organization consisting of 38 community-based volunteer chapters, and a national office that provides leadership,information, support and guidance to our HD families.