Council Support Light It Up For Huntington’s Disease

Saturday 15 May marks the International Huntington’s Disease Awareness Day. To mark this the Council will be lighting up Antrim Civic Centre, Ballyclare Town Hall Clock Face and Mossley Mill purple.

Huntington’s disease is a rare genetic disease which affects around 285 people in Northern Ireland and around 5 times as many people are at risk of inheriting this disease.

Huntington’s disease Association Northern Ireland (HDANI) works throughout Northern Ireland providing support, information, advice and social connections to those living with the impact of Huntington’s disease. They run regional support groups, provide telephone and face to face advice and support as well opportunities for families to connect through their events and befriending services.

Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Jim Montgomery said” Huntington’s disease may be rare but it is important that we show our support and help raise awareness of this disease and let those suffering know they are not alone”.

 
For more information please visit http://www.hdani.org.uk/