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Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Scottish Huntington's Association will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

Huntington's Disease (HD) is a hereditary degenerative disease which causes acute mental illness and complete physical dependency. First symptoms usually start at age 30-45 with death following 15-25 years later. Every person born into an HD family has a 50:50 chance of inheriting the disease. About 5,000 people in Scotland are symptomatic or at risk of developing the disease.

The Scottish Huntington's Association is the only organisation in Scotland providing specialist services in the community for people whose lives are affected by HD. Our aim is to significantly improve ‘quality of life’ through effective care and emotional support for people with HD, their carers and their families. We do this through:

Regional HD Care Specialists providing long-term care management and emotional support.
A specialist Youth Project providing mentoring and befriending for people aged under 25.
A dedicated Palliative Care Trainer working to improve care provided by other agencies.
Empowering individuals and families to establish Family Branches and Support Groups.

As you may know our friend Jill has HD and it is a charity close to our hearts.

Many thanks for your support.

Thank you

Diane