Essential Tremor or ET is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking, affecting millions of people worldwide.
The month of March is ET Awareness Month and two local businesses are dedicating a portion of proceeds to the International Essential Tremor Foundation.
Ice Cream Taco at 2708 Emmanuel Church Road in West Columbia set aside Saturday’s during the month to donate and HWY 55 at 1792 S. Lake Drive in Lexington will donate a portion of proceeds from their signature milkshake during the month.
Essential Tremors affects any age including children, is incurable with symptoms of involuntary shaking, head nodding, shaky voice and balance issues.
For more information on Essential Tremors or to help with the support group contact Kari Risley at 803-609-1378.