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Scotsman Runs 100km to Fundraise for Huntington's Awareness

10/14/2025

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Mark Barrett, from Howwood, Scotland, runs a 100km fundraiser for Huntington's awareness.
His father, Frank, died in July 2021, with COVID-19 restrictions limiting visits.
He aims to break stigma as Huntington's disease affects movement and cognition.
He has raised £3,000 for the Scottish Huntington's Association and hopes to double it.
Glasgow plans to defund its Huntington's Disease Specialist Service.

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Story summary

Mark Barrett, from Howwood, Scotland, runs a 100km fundraiser for Huntington's awareness.
His father, Frank, died in July 2021, with COVID-19 restrictions limiting visits.
He aims to break stigma as Huntington's disease affects movement and cognition.
He has raised £3,000 for the Scottish Huntington's Association and hopes to double it.
Glasgow plans to defund its Huntington's Disease Specialist Service.