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Huntington’s disease shown red card by north-east referees

Picture shows (LtoR): SHA supporter Jenna Richie, North east referees’ President Calum Spence and his fiancé Julie Crabb at the Huntington’s disease fundraiser.
Picture shows (LtoR): SHA supporter Jenna Richie, North east referees’ President Calum Spence and his fiancé Julie Crabb at the Huntington’s disease fundraiser.

North-east referees have swapped their black shirts for black ties to raise funds for charity.

More than 100 members of the Aberdeen and District Referees’ Association met at their annual dinner to to raise more than £1,600 for the Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA).


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The charity is the only one in the country supporting families impacted by Huntington’s disease (HD), an incurable degenerative condition.

Those affected by HD may eventually lose the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink or make decisions and will eventually need 24 hour care.

There is currently no cure.

Aberdeen President of the Referee’s Association Calum Spence said: “We pick a charity of the year every year and given Alan’s connection with HD and the fact he is such a big advocate, and following their successful ‘Kilt Walk’ fund raising efforts, we felt it would be fitting if the SHA was our pick this year.

“It is a misunderstood and still quite a secretive condition so we felt anything we could do to raise awareness about how it affects families across generations would be very worthwhile.”

It is estimated there is currently around 100 people living with HD in the Grampian area and up to 6,000 potentially at risk across Scotland.

SHA community fundraiser Gemma Powell added: “We are always grateful to the fantastic people who commit themselves to raise much needed funds to help us help families living with HD.

“Big thanks to Calum and everyone involved in organising the event and those who gave so generously.”

Anyone interested in fundraising for the SHA should contact Gemma on 0141 848 0308.