Charlotte is pictured with her mum Elaine, who both appeared in the Lifeline appeal
HD Youth Voice has had a huge impact and helps me feel less alone, which means I can combat everyday life with Huntington's disease head on鈥�
Thank you to everyone who donated to our appeal. We were delighted the appeal has raised 拢39,504. The money raised will continue to ensure we can support anyone affected by Huntington's disease. People like Charlotte and her mum, who were featured in the 大象传媒 Lifeline appeal. Charlotte talks about the invaluable support she and her family have received. The charity鈥檚 Youth Engagement Service has supported Charlotte, and her mum, Elaine, is grateful for this.
鈥淭he biggest thing for Mum is knowing that Hannah (my sister) and I aren鈥檛 alone anymore and that we don鈥檛 have to go through things alone.鈥�
Charlotte, who is gene positive, meaning she will go on to develop the disease, is an active ambassador for the Huntington鈥檚 Disease Association, she was part of a group called HD Youth Voice that created a film to help other young people affected by Huntington鈥檚. Work like this can continue with the help of the money raised in this appeal.
Charlotte said of her experiences being part of HD Youth Voice,
鈥淗D Youth Voice has had a huge impact and helps me feel less alone, which means I can combat everyday life with Huntington's disease head on.鈥�
The money raised will go towards ensuring that all our services are available for anyone affected by Huntington鈥檚 disease, whether that is our Specialist Advisors, youth service, events, webinars, education of Health and social care professionals, or general support in the community.
Your support of the 大象传媒 Lifeline appeal means a great deal. Together, we will build a better life for those affected by Huntington鈥檚 disease.
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