MEDFORD, Mass. – The Curry College baseball team completed a community service project at the Boston POTS (postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) Walk and 5K this past weekend at McGlynn Middle School in Medford. The event helps raise money for the research of the disease.

The Colonels assisted in all aspects of the race including participating to help raise money for the research of the disease. The event in total raised over $67,000.

The condition affects between one million and three million Americans, according to the Dysautonomia International website. There is currently no cure. However, the symptoms can be treated. The most common treatment includes medications, increased fluid and sodium consumption, raising the head of the bed, reclined exercises such as rowing or biking, and a healthy diet. With the proper lifestyle adjustments, Dysautonomia International says POTS patients can improve their quality of life.

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