Huntington Disease Awareness

By Murray Green

May is Huntington Disease Awareness Month. The Camrose chapter of the Huntington Society of Canada has several events to raise funds and create awareness in May.

The Camrose chapter is participating in the Light It Up for Huntington Disease in May. Signs will be on display on lawns and in windows. Buildings and structures around the world light up in blue for HD and purple for Juvenile Huntington disease (JHD).
You can view some buildings and structures lighting up across Canada at www.lightitup4hd.com. You can share one of your own photos and let people know about your HD story.

A barbecue will be set up at the downtown Co-op store on May 17. An on-line auction will take place on May 24 and 25.

They also have a Shop for the Cause event that supports local businesses on May 31. There will be 30 spots available, with each participant donating $20 (a tax receipt will be given). One in every 7,000 Canadians has HD and approximately one in every 5,500 is at-risk for developing the disease. HD touches many more as a caregiver, family member, or friend.

For more information visit www.hdcamrose.ca or Facebook Huntington Society of Canada Camrose Chapter  to donate.