RSVP for Re-Prom

press release: On Saturday, February 18, from 5:30 pm-midnight, hundreds of people will come together at Monona Terrace to not only raise money for the Huntington’s Disease Society of America, but also to relive (or redo!) their prom.

 In 2012 a group of strong and determined women affected by Huntington’s Disease joined forcesto make this dream of a “fundraising prom” become a reality. Over the past 10 years this event has raised about $800,000 for the HDSA Wisconsin Chapter. Through these years thousands of people have enjoyed various themed proms from masquerades to walking the red carpet in Hollywood. Every theme adds even more fun to a charitable evening of dinner, dancing and one of the best silent auctions in town.

Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a devastating, degenerative brain disorder for which there is, at present, no effective treatment or cure. 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. Unfortunately, the disease is terminal. Huntington’s disease profoundly affects the lives of entire families – emotionally, socially, and economically. This genetic disease usually strikes young adults between the ages of 30 and 40, but children as young as two have developed the disease. Right now, one in 10,000 Americans are at risk for the disease, for which there is only one FDA approved treatment and no cure.

Money raised will directly assist with researching possible treatments and cures, local patient and family care, and community education in Wisconsin. On a larger scale, HDSA’s coordinated national and international research will also benefit people with diseases related to Huntington’s, such as ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and many other dystrophies.

In 2023 we are proud to honor our “Prom King” and “Prom Queen” Lynn and Vicky Hediger. Since 2015, this generous couple has donated thousands of hours of their time serving on the HDSA Wisconsin Chapter Board, managing the chapter’s finances, and volunteering at dozens of events.

As in previous years, this year’s event will include dinner, drinks, and plenty of dancing! Prom photos are taken at the door along with other themed activities in various places around the ballroom. Re-Prom features a large silent auction with dozens of coveted items and to fit this year’s “Sparkle & Shine” theme there will be a diamond raffle sponsored by William Thomas Jewelers. There are stars in our eyes and a dream in our hearts to find a cure for Huntington’s Disease. Help make the world glow by letting the sparkle of hope that we carry in our hearts shine through.

More details about this year’s event, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, can be found on our event website: www.madisonreprom.com. Registration is due by noon on Feb. 12.