ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A special fundraising event was held at the Seneca Park Zoo on Saturday to bring awareness to dystonia, a neurological disorder.

Dystonia causes involuntary muscle contractions in the body. The contractions, which can affect any muscles in the body, lead to involuntary movements that can be painful for some. According to the Dystonia Foundation, an estimated 250,000 Americans are diagnosed with dystonia, and there are multiple types.

Dystonia Zoo Day was hosted by the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation in collaboration with the Zoo to bring the community together for an interactive day of fundraising towards research for a cure and supporting those diagnosed.

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