Gifts That Keep On Giving Available In Lakewood

In November and December throughout the United States, including here in Lakewood, the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) sells amaryllis bulbs which bring joy and hope into homes, offices and stores on cold winter days. Proceeds help support the HDSA programs of research, education and family care.

The amaryllis bulb has long been considered to be one of the most spectacular species for indoor growing. These specially cultivated Dutch bulbs delight with their bright colors and their immense blossoms within 6-8 weeks of planting. Blossoms are bright red, deep pink/white, red/white striped or white. Priced at only ten dollars an amaryllis bulb kit consists of bulb, pot and planting soil. These kits come in colorful boxes in cases of sixteen for a total of $160 and are shipped directly to the buyer without extra shipping cost. Smaller orders of $10 each can be purchased by special arrangement. The well-packaged bulbs make low-cost gifts that keep on giving during the holidays.

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America NE Ohio Chapter is an integral part of the HDSA national non-profit organization headquartered in New York City. In Cleveland its NE Ohio Chapter partners with Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic and MetroHealth Medical Center.

Huntington’s Disease (HD) is an inherited degenerative brain disorder that results in progressive loss of control of both body and mind. As yet there is no cure or effective treatment that makes research vitally important. The combination of emotional, cognitive and motor symptoms in Huntington’s Disease contributes to an unusually high cost of care. To learn more about local HD activities and to order these bulbs which help care and cure activities, please call the amaryllis campaign office at (216) 226-6633 or the local chapter at (330) 998-6600.