Fighting Huntington’s disease

Jennifer Grigsby, Marla Hurley, Iraida Brown, Amanda Boffone, Julie Chen, Brooke Bentley Gunst, Jo Furr, Dr. Erin Furr Stimming, and Jim Furr joined other supporters in the fight against Huntington’s disease at the HelpCureHD Foundation gala at Union Station at Minute Maid Park. Joe Smith, former Houston Astros pitcher, and Allie LaForce, TNT sports reporter, founded HelpCureHD in honor of Joe’s mother, Lee Smith, who was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease in 2012 and passed away in 2020. The foundation raises money to fund scientific research to find a cure and for in-vitro fertilization genetic screening. The fundraising evening started with a VIP reception and silent auction attended by some of Joe’s fellow Astros, including Ryan Pressly, Kyle Tucker, Jeff Bagwell, and Tony Kemp. More than $525,000 was raised during the evening.

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