Racing Toward Relief for HS - Support Helton's Fundraiser Now!

I’m running the Foot Chase 10K in Mishawaka, IN to raise funds for the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation because I personally live with HS, and this disease has had a profound impact on my life.

For a long time, HS took away so much of what made me feel like myself. I struggled with painful growths, scarring, and the embarrassment and loss of confidence that came with them. There were times when even leaving my home, working, or simply interacting with other people seemed like a Herculean task. For a long time, I didn’t leave my home, was unable to work, and had oftentimes lost hope of a better future. I tried medications, antibiotics, injections, home remedies, changes in my lifestyle, and countless other things just trying to find some relief. I also had to deal with the financial and insurance challenges that can come with treating a chronic disease.

What makes HS especially difficult is knowing that there is currently no cure. People may want to help, but there isn’t always something they can do to make it go away simply. That can make the experience feel incredibly lonely and scary. Running this 10K is a symbol of a life I once thought was impossible. Even while training, I’ve had to navigate pain and the challenges that come with HS, but I don’t want this disease to determine what I or anyone else is capable of. I may never get a cure or completely return to the life I had before HS, but I hope I can use what I’ve experienced to help make things a little less scary and lonely for someone else.

Every donation, no matter the amount, can help support research, education, and advocacy for people living with HS. If you are able, please consider donating or sharing my fundraising page. I would be incredibly grateful for your support as I run this 10K for myself and for everyone who has had to learn how to live with this disease.

Thank you again for helping me get started.

$1,788 raised

89% of $2,000 goal · 33 supporters

Racing Toward Relief for HS - Support Helton's Fundraiser Now!

33 Supporters

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