A dance challenge has seen hundreds take to the streets of Glasgow to raise money for charity
Around 200 people attended the Scottish Huntington's Association's 100-songwhich is part of Huntington’s awareness month which runs throughout the month of May, asked participants to collect sponsorships from friends and family before heading down to the square to dance for five hours as songs were played back to back.Organisers hope the event will help make the public more aware of the disease which is believed to affect one in 5000 people in Scotland.
Huntington’s disease can be devastating for sufferers, affecting their movement, thinking ability and can result in early-onset dementia.Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter
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