Heather Thurgood Wilmoth

Heather Thurgood Wilmoth is a wife, mom, and caregiver for her husband, Nathan, who has Huntington's disease (HD). Heather works for SuperTalk Mississippi Media, where she’s had a 30-plus year career in radio. She resides in Mississippi and frequently uses her social media platforms to humanize and educate others on the experience of living with HD. She and her husband have given talks about their experiences for various organizations, including Help4HD and HDSA. Heather also organized and coordinated the Mississippi Team Hope Walk, which is entering its fifth year in 2026.

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