A national network of volunteers and professionals working together to find a meaningful treatment for Huntington disease.
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3 Mar 2025
March is #SocialWorkMonth! This week, weโre spotlighting Pamela Jacobson, RCD for Fraser Valley, Interior/Northern BC & Yukon.
"It is an honour to walk alongside people who are affected by this consuming disease, to get to know them, and to offer support on their journeys.โ
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28 Feb 2025
Huntington disease may be rare, but the power of our community is anything but. Today, on #RareDiseaseDay, we stand togetherโ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐๐น๐ silent, ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐๐น๐ alone, ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐๐น๐ defined, and ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐๐น๐ stopped. Together, we are ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ๐๐น๐ anything less than strong ๐๐
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27 Feb 2025
Weโve moved! As of February 1st, you can find us at 375 Hagey Blvd, Suite 114, Waterloo, ON N2L 6R5. Donโt worryโif you send mail to our previous home, itโll still reach us thanks to mail forwarding. Looking forward to welcoming you to our new space!
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25 Feb 2025
๐จ Tax Deadline Extension: Remember, you have until ๐บ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ป๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐, ๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ด to have your donation count as a tax deduction for the 2024 year. Donate online today to receive your tax receipt and support HSC: huntingtonsociety.ca/yes-i-wโฆ. Thank you!
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19 Feb 2025
๐ข Save the Date: Registration for our 2025 #HuntingtonHeroes walk opens ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฐ โ but thatโs not all! Weโll also reveal our lineup of walk T-shirts, sweats, and HD Awareness Month T-shirts and hoodies, available for purchase and delivery before the big day. Stay tuned!
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18 Feb 2025
There are lots of ways to support HSC โ you can donate your money or your time. Bonus โ some employers will help the HD cause as well. Weโve made it easy to check to see if your employer will match your volunteer time with cash or double your donation: huntingtonsociety.ca/double-โฆ
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17 Feb 2025
Happy Family Day! At HSC, we see the power of family and community every day. Today, we celebrate the connections that bring us hope and the communities that feel like home. Wishing our incredible HSC family a day filled with love and togetherness ๐๐
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11 Feb 2025
๐ Hello from our Bookish Fortress! This bleak winter hit me hard & hope seemed in short supply. To bring a bit of good into the world, my hubby & I decided to hold a "Book Sale of Hope" in May 2025 in #Barrie to raise money & awareness for @HuntingtonSC & Huntington's Disease.
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12 Feb 2025
We are looking for feedback on the types of support groups youโd like to see offered in Saskatchewan. This short anonymous survey will take just 5 minutes. Your answers will help us plan programming that meets your needs. Take the survey now: surveymonkey.com/r/sask_survโฆ
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11 Feb 2025
Want to share your thoughts on testing for Huntington disease (HD) modifier genes? Columbia University researchers want to hear from youโhelp shape the future of HD testing: cumc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fโฆ @ColumbiaMed
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10 Feb 2025
๐ธ Another incredible Amaryllis season!
With 23,748 kits sold, over $5,000 in donations, and nearly $350,000 in revenue โ WOW!
Congrats to our 2024/25 Amaryllis Photo Festival winner, Lorraine Pearson. In second place is the equally stunning, Barry Kemp. Thank you everyone!
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9 Feb 2025
๐ Happy National Pizza Day! Thanks to you, our Dominoโs fundraiser raised over $500 for Huntington disease services and research. Want to bring a pizza fundraiser to your community? Download our toolkit to get started: bit.ly/hsc-pizza-fundraiser-โฆ
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7 Feb 2025
Did you know thatโฆSymptoms of HD often intensify in stressful situations, which can lead to misunderstandings with law enforcement and increase the risk of misinterpretation or conflict in crisis situations. #FactualFriday
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6 Feb 2025
We are excited to follow the research of Dr. O'Donoghue, our HSC Research Chair, as heย and a fabulously talented team investigate personalized therapies for Huntington disease and other genetic disorders. @SchulichMedDent
6 Feb 2025
Congratulations to the #SchulichMedDent researchers who received new funding from @CIHR_IRSC. This was one of the most successful funding competitions in a decade and will advance 18 critical research projects @WesternU.
Read more: brnw.ch/21wQw6a
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3 Feb 2025
๐บ The HSC 2024 Amaryllis Photo Festival is live! Cast your vote here: bit.ly/hsc-amaryllis-voting. Voting closes February 7 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Winner announced on February 10. Thank you to everyone who submitted their stunning Amaryllis photosโyou truly inspire hope!
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31 Jan 2025
Navigating legal challenges with HD can be difficult, especially when law enforcement is unfamiliar with its symptoms or behaviours. Our new fact sheet, "Criminal Offenses and HD," offers suggestions to navigate these interactions more successfully: bit.ly/criminal-offenses-andโฆ
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29 Jan 2025
๐ธ๐บ LAST CHANCE! Submit your Amaryllis photo by TOMORROW, January 30 to amaryllis@huntingtonsociety.ca! Donโt miss your chance to be featured in HSC publications and beautifully displayed on our 2025 Amaryllis campaign box. For more details, visit: huntingtonsociety.ca/photo-fโฆ
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28 Jan 2025
๐ข Reminder: The federal government extended the deadline for 2024 tax-eligible donations to Feb. 28, 2025, allowing more time for charities like HSC to process donations due to Canada Post delays. Your gift truly makes a difference. Donate online today: huntingtonsociety.ca/yes-i-wโฆ
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27 Jan 2025
๐พ Join RaceHD for the Toronto Zoo Move Your Paws Race! On Saturday, February 22, 2025, lace up your shoes and help make a difference โ for families affected by HD and the Toronto Zooโs beloved polar bears. Letโs move our paws for a purpose โ register now: p2p.onecause.com/racehd/evenโฆ
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24 Jan 2025
Did you know thatโฆEach person experiences HD in a unique way. Even if you have cared for someone with HD in the past, the person with HD for whom you care now may live with HD in a totally different way. #FactualFriday
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