More than ever, neurodegenerative disease research is heavily needed. As millions of people per year suffer from debilitating neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's disease, and so much more, treatments are needed.
My grandfather was one of millions who suffered from neurodegeneration. And in a country with a lack of health resources, suffering from such conditions was a terrible fate.
As a high school student, with an interest in both performance and research, I have seen both sides of the coin. I have seen how music is able to bring families together, and instill hope. I also know how heavily needed funding is to find treatments for diseases, especially in neurodegeneration research which can get very expensive.
Allowing teens and myself across the US to pursue what they love, performance, while also simultaneously raising money for neurodegeneration research, is something that brings me hope and joy. Often times, sufferers of neurodegeneration need 2 kinds of treatment. One is within, and comes from hope and support. The second is research, which opens up gates for a better understanding of these diseases and potential treatments.
And through NeuroSingers, we are able to support these 2 treatments.