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Turn your favourite game into a fundraiser this August
What is HDPlay?
HDPlay is our reimagined community fundraising challenge, replacing #HDBike this August.
It's easy to take part, simply:
- Choose a game
- Invite friends or family to join in (if you want to)
- Share your fundraising page with your network and ask for sponsorship.
That's it!
There's no set amount of time to spend gaming, and no specific way to get involved. Whether you love video games like Mario Kart, board games like Monopoly, or are inspired by sports tournaments such as Wimbledon or the World Cup, turn something you're already planning to do into a fundraiser that makes a real difference this summer.
Please note that we do not provide the materials for these games.
Push yourself with the 30–50 Challenge:
The 30–50 Challenge is a completely optional way to push yourself and raise further awareness of the difficulties the disease can bring. For example, one key fact about Huntington’s is that symptoms commonly begin between the ages of 30 and 50. Join the challenge and add a Huntington’s twist to different games:
- Online gaming - Spend 30 hours gaming throughout August, but on the fifth game, introduce a new challenge. For example, to represent how Huntington’s can affect coordination and concentration, try completing a level using one hand.
- Board games - Add a lightning round to your gameplay. If games like Battleships or Monopoly are favourites, introduce a challenge every third turn; for example, players have just 5 seconds to make their next move. This represents the cognitive challenges associated with the disease.
- Sports - Whether you enjoy golf, darts, tennis, or another sport, organise a tournament and introduce a 30–50 Challenge element. For example, between holes 3 and 5 on the golf course, try playing with your non-dominant hand. This symbolises Huntington’s coordination challenges.
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Why should I take part?
HDPlay is inclusive, flexible, and open to everyone. By joining in, you will:
- Have fun while creating impact - turn the hobbies and games you already enjoy into something positive for others
- Support your wellbeing - gaming, sport, and shared activities can help reduce isolation, boost confidence, and support positive mental health
- Bring loved ones together - take part with friends, family, or colleagues and create meaningful memories
- Share your story - HDPlay can be an opportunity to talk about your Huntington’s journey in a way that feels comfortable and personal to you
We encourage everyone taking part to raise at least £50 (for fundraisers under 18 this is £25) as part of our wider community target of £5000. These figures symbolise the 50:50 chance of inheriting Huntington’s disease.
As a thank you, anyone who raises £50 will receive a free Huntington’s Disease Association t-shirt.
How to get involved:
To sign up for HDPlay, follow these two simple steps:
Step 1: Complete our registration form:
Step 2: Set aside a few minutes and create your own JustGiving page, as part of our wider HDPlay community!
Share your fundraiser
Tell everyone what you're playing and why you're supporting the Huntington's Disease Association. To help, we have created social media graphics, text, and posters that you can download and share:
We'd love to see how you HDPlay! Use the form below and tell us how your planning on getting involved for a chance to feature on our social platforms.
Meet your fundraising point of contact:
Emma Foy - Community Fundraising Coordinator
Emma will be on hand to support you throughout your HDPlay fundraiser, whether you’d like ideas on how to ask for donations, or materials (like balloons or banners) to have during your challenge.
Contact Emma via email on fundraising@hda.org.uk or call 0151 331 5445
