The Huntington Society's Windsor chapter is racing to find a cure — by go-karting.
Huntington's is a genetic brain disorder. As the disease progresses it leaves sufferers unable to move, think or speak.
Paul Batemen is the president of the local Windsor chapter. He says it's the group's 14th year hosting the challenge — 17 years nationally — and each year over 100 people get involved.
Bateman says the connection between Huntington disease awareness and go-karting is actually pretty straightforward.
"We chose go-karts because a lot of people with Huntington's, the first thing they lose is the ability to drive," says Bateman. "So, it's a great opportunity for people to get out on the track and knock people off the track. It's a good time with the disease and with the awareness side too."
Zap Zone Family Fun Centre in Windsor hosts the annual Huntington Society of Canada fundraiser
Participants can take part in go-karting, grab food, or get in on the in the silent auction or just watch from the sidelines.
Bateman says the money raised goes towards helping people locally, as well as nationally.
"We've actually had four or five of the major international discoveries, as far as advancing things have been Canadian doctors, and most of those have been research projects funded by our society so it's exciting to see the money go to the strives that are being made towards a cure," says Bateman.
The event runs today from 9:30am until 11:30am. Registration begins at 8:30 am.
Bateman says all are welcome and should you just wish to donate visit their website.