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Step into spring with #HDWalk, our brand-new community fundraiser for Awareness Month
What is #HDWalk?
Built around the idea that every step tells a story, #HDWalk replaces #HDHike and invites you to move in a way that feels both personal and meaningful.
For example, you could choose to walk to honour someone you love or walk to mark a milestone in your own Huntington’s journey.
Here are just a few ways you could take part:
- 50km for 50% – Each child of a parent with Huntington’s disease has a 50% chance of inheriting the gene. Recognise this by challenging yourself to walk 50km this May
- 18 miles for 18 years – Predictive genetic testing is available in the UK from age 18. Recognise this by challenging yourself and 18 of your nearest and dearest to walk for the Huntington’s Disease Association
- 12,000 steps for 12 years – Getting a diagnosis of Huntington’s disease can take many years. It may be that it took a family member or a friend 12 years to get their diagnosis. Recognise this and challenge yourself to walk 12,000 steps a day for the 31 days of May
Why should I take part?
#HDWalk is inclusive, flexible, and open to everyone. By joining in, you will:
- Move your body in a way that works for you
- Connect with others across the Huntington’s community
- Raise vital funds to support people living with Huntington’s disease
- Help shine a light on Huntington’s disease during Awareness Month
We encourage those taking part to raise at least £50 as part of our wider community target of £5000. Why £50? Why £5000?– This is to symbolise the 50:50 chance of inheriting the disease.
As an extra incentive, when you raise £50, you’ll receive a free pack of Huntington’s Disease Association shoelaces.
How to take part:
Getting involved couldn’t be simpler.
Step 1 – Sign up
Step 2 – Start stepping
Head outdoors with family, friends, or your furry companion(s), and explore your local area, or hop on your indoor walk pad and get moving while watching your favourite show.
Track your steps using your phone, smartwatch or fitness app, whatever works best for you. If you use Strava, you can link it to your fundraising page to keep supporters updated on your progress.
Share your fundraiser:
Sharing your challenge is one of the most powerful ways to boost your fundraising.
Tell your network why you’re taking part with our ready-to-use resources:
The more people who hear your story, the greater the impact we can make together.
Get inspired
See how our incredible supporters have stepped up in the past with HDHike and HDMove:
#HDMove keeps the Merseyside branch connected
Branch and support groups, Community stories, Fundraising
Stronger together: #HDHike for Huntington's disease
Awareness, Community stories, Fundraising
#HDHike - Camilla's story
Community stories, Fundraising