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The Huntington Society of Canada’s National Newsletter

Horizon is the national newsletter of the Huntington Society of Canada. Published two times per year (Spring and Fall), its purpose is to share information with individuals affected by Huntington disease and their families, health care professionals, friends and supporters.

Do you have an idea for an article? Or feedback on one we’ve published? We want to hear from you. Email communications@huntingtonsociety.ca to let us know what you think.

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ISSUE 167 – SUMMER HORIZON

Download the 2023 Summer Horizon newsletter – click here.

In this issue, you’ll find:

  • News about four exciting new campaigns:
    • 50 for 50 Monthly Donor Drive
    • Ariel Walker’s passion project, the new Garden of Memories Memorial Campaign
    • Ground-breaking Centres for HD CARE (Clinical and Research Excellence)
    • HSC Research Chair held at Western University
  • Helpful tips about moving to a care home
  • Volunteer spotlight
  • Our next generation of HD researchers, funded by HSC

 

ISSUE 166 – SPRING HORIZON

Download the 2023 Spring Horizon newsletter – click here.

This issue’s stories include:

  • Meet our new Resource Centre Directors
  • Learn what to expect from a virtual support group
  • Hear from Taylor Crain, one of our community volunteers
  • Read your favourite recurring columns, from Dear HSC to Ariel Walker’s message

 

ISSUE 165 – SPRING HORIZON

Download the 2022 Spring Horizon newsletter – click here.

This issue’s stories include:

  • HD Hockey Classic
  • HSC Partners with truLOCAL
  • A Volunteer Story: Sharon Gera
  • Canadian Virtual Hospice Offers Modules on Grief and Loss
  • Gerry Gray: Choosing MAiD

 

ISSUE 164 – FALL HORIZON

Download the 2021 Fall Horizon newsletter – click here.

This issue’s stories include:

  • Celebrating the Career of Dr. Mark Guttman
  • An Ariel View by Ariel Walker
  • Message from New Board Chair Brynne Dalmao
  • Profile on Dr. Michael Hayden
  • Fall Community Events
  • Amaryllis Profile – Gillian Shay of our Halifax Chapter

 

ISSUE 163 – SPRING HORIZON

Download the 2021 Spring Horizon newsletter – click here.

This issue’s stories include:

  • Huntington Heroes National Virtual Walk
  • Message from the CEO, Shelly Redman
  • YPAHD: Mackenzie Remillard
  • An Ariel View
  • From the Lab Bench to the Board: Ray Truant’s Commitment to Accelerating HD Research
  • Breakthroughs and Hope: How HD Research is Opening the Door to Understanding Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Karen Koester’s Magical Amaryllis Touch
  • Gas Left in the Tank: RVing Across Canada with Huntington Disease
  • In Memoriam: (John Hickson’s story of living with a wife with HD, and afterwards)
  • B.C. and Yukon Online Carer Group

 

ISSUE 162 – FALL HORIZON

This issue’s stories include:

  • Supreme Court Ruling a Win for All Canadians
  • Introducing Shelly Redman – Your HSC Chief Executive Officer
  • 2020-2021 Community Education Forum Seasonal Series
  • Cultivating Hope with HSC’s 2020 Amaryllis Campaign
  • An Ariel View
  • Training the Next Generation of HD Clinicians
  • A New Virtual Reality
  • (NOT) Business as Usual: Operations in the Time of COVID-19
  • Leaders in the HD Community: Sean Dewart
  • More Than a Job: Losing their Dads to HD Becomes a Powerful Motivator for Two Young Women
  • Keychain Campaign Fills Hearts with Hope
  • 2020 “LightItUp4HD” Shines Brightly in May
  • A Passion for Pedaling Raises Big Bucks


Click here for the fall 2020 issues of our Community Newsletters.


 

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