I will be doing 28 minutes of exercise every single day in February 2021 to raise money for the Huntington's Disease Association. I'd love you to join me. And here's why...

I was was ten-years-old and had gone to bed as normal. I woke and walked to the top of the stairs. It was there I saw my Grandad who took me into a room and told me that "Dad didn’t come home last night".

Dad was struggling with Huntington's disease and decided to end his life. His sister, who also suffered from the condition, did the same thing just months later.

Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a condition that stops parts of the brain working properly over time and is usually fatal. There is no treatment for HD and no cure. The unstoppable death of brain cells in Huntington's leaves patients in permanent decline, affecting their movement, behaviour, memory and ability to think clearly.

I, myself, have a 50/50 risk of developing Huntington's disease.

Recently, scientific advancements have started to provide something we've never had. Hope.

Additionally, the Huntington's Disease Association supports anyone who is affected by Huntington's disease across England and Wales. They pursue the best possible care; provide training & advice to families and professionals; raise awareness, and promote research towards better treatment and care.

And that is why I'm asking anyone who is up for it, to donate whatever they can, and take part in the #HD28for28 challenge!

All you have to do is exercise for 28 minutes every day in February!

Whether that’s running, walking, yoga or even dancing, do whatever exercise you love. There are no rules except for doing 28 minutes of it everyday in February. Mix it up, and just get involved! 

I’m going to challenge myself to run the whole thing...*gulp*...wish me luck!

Please post photos of yourself on social media out on your daily adventures, or taking part at home, using the hashtag #HD28for28.

So share it about and get moving! 

This is just the beginning...

#HD28for28

Daniel Pascoe

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