Scottish Huntington’s Association has launched a suite of digital financial wellbeing and information resources, developed by the charity’s Youth Service in collaboration with our young people. The animations and downloadable factsheets are designed to help young people growing up in HD families to manage their money and take the
Scottish Huntington’s Association, the only charity in Scotland exclusively dedicated to supporting people whose lives are impacted by Huntington’s disease, has appointed two new members to its Board of Trustees. Professor Lorna Milne, Master of the United College and Deputy Principal at the University of St Andrews, and Gillian McNab,
Louise from Lanarkshire has become a real life superhero by raising funds to help other people who also have Huntington’s disease. The 41-year-old was chosen to join the Marvel-sponsored At Home Superhero Challenge Series in partnership with Zurich Community Trust. And she smashed her challenge target of naming as
“Tackling the UK’s three highest mountains over one weekend is nothing compared to the challenges faced every day by people with #HuntingtonsDisease. When the going got tough, that reality spurred us all on to reach the top.” Jennifer Paton, from Kirrimuir in Angus, is one of five fabulous friends who
Scottish Huntington’s Association volunteer, speaker and fundraiser – Gillian McNab -has been named “Scotland’s Caring Champion” at the Daily Record & Sunday Mail’s annual awards in recognition of her commitment and support for families living with Huntington’s disease. The announcement was made at a star-studded awards ceremony attended by 450
Families, trustees and staff members are asking their local MSPs to back a motion tabled in the Scottish Parliament that calls for expanded specialist services for everyone whose life has been impacted by Huntington’s disease (HD). “Motion S6M-00923 – Growing Need for Specialist Huntington’s Disease Services” was tabled by Jackie
This year marks the 10th Walk of Hope by Houston volunteer Margaret Moncrieff in support of families, including her own, who are impacted by Huntington’s disease. Since 2012, the 76-year-old has been bringing people together each year to make their way along the banks of the Clyde at Erskine. On
Our next Family Time takes place on Tuesday, 21 September from 3pm to 4pm. This time the focus will be on the amazing carers in our community and how to look after and support loved ones while maintaining your own health and wellbeing. You will hear from family members, including
SHA volunteer speaker and fundraiser Gillian McNab is in the running for a Scotland’s Champions award in recognition of her commitment and support for families with Huntington’s disease. Gillian (51), who was nominated for the honour established by the Daily Record and Sunday Mail news titles, has now been shortlisted
Award-winning motivational poet and blogger Alistair Jones has been inspired to put pen to paper by SHA’s My Zen Run and the people taking part… The writer and enthusiastic runner –known to his fans on social media as Running Mr Jones – won the Running Awards Book of the Year
