Stanford Report, February 25, 2004
	Wine tasting, art show to benefit Huntington’s disease research   The Clark Center will host a wine-tasting event and art show to benefit the Huntington’s Disease Society of America on Saturday from 4 to 8 p.m. The evening will include an art auction, an exhibition featuring painter Daniela Aldini and other Bay Area artists, food, entertainment and Clark Center tours. Ron Kopito, PhD, professor of biological sciences, will host. Kopito said the event will offer a unique opportunity to learn more about research into finding a cure for Huntington’s disease. “It will be a lovely evening in which all participants can enjoy some of the Bay Area’s best art and wine while learning how science is tackling this deadly disease,” he said. Huntington’s is a hereditary, neurological brain disorder that slowly robs the affected individual of the ability to walk, talk, think and reason. It typically strikes between the ages of 30 to 50 and every child of an affected parent has a 50 percent chance of inheriting the disorder. More than 30,000 Americans have Huntington’s disease, placing 200,000 at risk of developing it later. There is no cure. The cost to participate in the event is $50 with all proceeds benefiting Huntington’s disease research. The society also will receive a portion of the proceeds from sales of wine and accessories, along with the sale of artwork and auction items. The Huntington’s Disease Society of America is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure while providing aid to affected individuals and families. For more information, contact the Northern California Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America at (916) 372-1894.