Home for the Holidays in Pincher Creek

After hearing the news of a new national initiative called the “Holiday Hustle for HD” long-time volunteer and friend of the Society Bev Everts started thinking about how she could bring the Holiday Hustle spirit to her community of Pincher Creek, Alberta. Bev alongside friends and family got to work planning a community walk and social called “Home for the Holidays Hustle” to happen on Boxing Day.

On December 26^th, over 75 people gathered in small town Pincher Creek to walk and snowshoe in support of long-time friend Cas Main Freeman. Cas has been living with HD for over 20 years, many in the community have been inspired by her and have learned so much about Huntington disease.

Singing happily, “We will walk with each other, we will walk, we believe.” everyone walked through the windy, snowy cold conditions. Event organizer Bev Everts said “A world free from HD looks like our winter windy, often weary, Pincher Creek. The road ahead may be hard to see, but it is in the power of togetherness and community that we remain ever hopeful. We see glimpses of what spirited people coming together can do when they believe. With a song in our hearts and hustle in our steps, there will be a world free from HD — we believe!”

The Pincher Creek “Home for the Holidays Hustle” raised over $5000.00 to help fund research and provide support services for those affected by HD. Pincher Creek is a great example of how your community can participate in the “Holiday Hustle for HD”. A big thank you goes out to Bev Everts and the community of Pincher Creek. Your spirit has left a warm feeling in our hearts this holiday season.