Proceeds from the 2018 race will benefit the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of New England 

What is Prader-Willi syndrome?
PWS  is a complex genetic disorder affecting appetite, growth, metabolism,  cognitive function and behavior.  It is typically characterized by low  muscle tone, short stature (when not treated with growth hormone),  incomplete sexual development, cognitive disabilities, behavioral  problems, and the hallmark characteristics – chronic feelings of  insatiable hunger and a slowed metabolism that can lead to excessive  eating and life-threatening obesity. Those who have PWS need  intervention and strict external controls, sometimes including  padlocking access to food, to maintain normal weight and to help save  their lives.