**Huntington Society of Canada**  
The **Huntington Society of Canada** (HSC; French: *Société Huntington du Canada*) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Huntington’s disease (HD). Established in 1973, the HSC focuses on research funding, care services, public education, and advocacy for this inherited neurodegenerative disorder.

### Mission and activities  
The HSC operates nationwide to advance research into treatments and a cure for HD, while improving quality of life through support programs. Key initiatives include:  
- **Research funding**, including the Navigator Research Program (grants up to $75,000/year) and Student Summer Fellowships for undergraduates[3].  
- **Family services**, such as counseling, support groups, and referrals to specialized clinics[4][5].  
- **Public awareness campaigns** to educate communities and healthcare professionals about HD[1][3].  

### Organizational structure  
Governed by a volunteer board, the HSC maintains regional chapters and collaborates with international HD organizations. It funds the Canadian HD DNA Bank and supports clinical research, including contributions to the 1993 discovery of the HD gene[1][2]. In 2023, the organization established a $3 million endowed research chair at the University of Western Ontario through a matched funding initiative[3].  

### Recognition  
Charity Intelligence Canada rates the HSC as a four-star charity, noting its sustainable reserve funds and reasonable administrative costs[3]. The organization’s emblem, a stylized amaryllis, symbolizes global HD advocacy efforts[2].

[1] https://rarediseases.org/organizations/huntington-society-of-canada/ [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huntington_Society_of_Canada [3] https://www.charityintelligence.ca/charity-details/119-huntington-society-of-canada [4] https://www.torontocentralhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=130843 [5] https://www.northeasthealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=90468