Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA) is taking urgent action to help vulnerable families keep their homes warm without running up bills they can’t afford. The charity is launching a specialist energy support service to reach those most at risk. It will also visit hundreds of households across Scotland to help them
Today we’re cheering for dad-of-two Jamie Coggins, a fantastic fundraiser from Inverclyde who was inspired by a family friend with Huntington’s disease. A self-confessed former couch potato, Jamie (47) took part in his first marathon in tribute to his friend Colin Elliott, despite never having run before. Since then, the
Super supporter and family member Alex Wilson is one of our champion fundraisers in this year’s My Zen Run, raising more than £3000 to help families living with Huntington’s disease. He shares his story about why he decided to get involved in the month-long challenge. “My youngest brother Graham and
Scottish Huntington’s Association is marking the fifth year of its Financial Wellbeing Service by revealing it has helped families living with Huntington’s disease to access a total of £4,304,450.43 in unclaimed benefits, allowances and financial products. The charity’s Financial Wellbeing Service works to alleviate hardship and reduce poverty amongst those
Kenny Train is taking on a double challenge this month after signing up for SHA’s My Zen Run during his training for the Great North Solo Run. He’s set himself a personal target of 300 miles and hopes to average around four miles a day to raise as much as
Scottish Huntington’s Association uses a company called Blackbaud to store contact information about our supporters. Blackbaud is a world leading provider of this type of service, and is widely used by charities and a range of high profile organisations throughout the country. We have been made aware of a data
Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector. This year’s shortlist includes 45 individuals and organisations from charities and voluntary groups across the country. While a judging panel will determine the winners under eight distinct categories, members
Neighbours from Lanarkshire who danced in the street every morning for 100 days during lockdown are set to top their amazing feat – by performing 100 DANCES IN ONE DAY in support of families living with Huntington’s disease (HD). The daily dancers from the Poplars estate in Lanark are sending
Kathleen Simpson, from Dundee, spent her special day with her family who threw a socially-distanced garden party in her honour. Neighbours and friends gathered in the street to wish Kathleen well with a round of applause as a Highland dancer launched the celebrations. Instead of gifts, the great-grandmother requested donations
Scottish Huntington’s Association in Scotland has been awarded a grant of £120,000 over three years by BBC Children in Need. This grant will fund vital work by SHAYP, the charity’s youth service, and help make a difference to the lives of children and young people in Fife, Edinburgh and Lothian.
