Treetops Hospice was filled with a colourful display of mismatched socks last week, as the Huntington's Disease Peer Support group held an Odds and Socks Event.
Patients, family members, carers, volunteers and hospice staff wore their quirkiest odd socks and enjoyed an odd sock themed cake to help raise awareness for the disease which affects approximately 7,000 people in the UK.
The theme of 'odd socks' is being used by the Huntington’s Disease Association to represent the 50:50 odds of inheriting the Huntington's gene from a parent with the disease. National Odds and Socks Day takes place across the UK on Thursday 27 February 2025.
Huntington's Disease is a condition that damages nerve cells in the brain, causing them to stop working properly. Over time, the disease affects movement, cognition and mental health.
The Huntington's Disease peer support group meet monthly at Treetops Hospice in Risley, to share experiences, information and advice.
The Support Group is a joint venture between Treetops Hospice and the Huntington’s Disease Association. For more information, please contact Treetops on 0115 949 1264 or email hello@treetops.org.uk
