About this campaign

Gregory is 29 years old and has been diagnosed with Juvenile Huntington's Disease. Despite living with JHD, he remains upbeat and optimistic. As his JHD has progressed he loves to surround himself with things that make him happy. His collections include rubber ducks, LEGO sets, Funko Pops, and stuffed animals. Please take a moment and join his Facebook page Greg's Rubber Ducky Quest to learn more! Thank you for showing your support and joining Team Gregory!

What is JHD?

Juvenile Huntington?s disease (JHD) is a less common, early-onset form of Huntington?s disease (HD) that begins in childhood or adolescence. It is a progressive disorder that causes the breakdown of brain cells in certain areas of the brain. With Juvenile Huntington?s disease (JHD), symptoms begin in childhood to early teen years. In addition to the symptoms of the adult disease, early signs in children may include seizures and stiffness. Children with JHD most often inherit the disease from their fathers. JHD is progressive with an initial phase of behavioral disorder, learning difficulty, gait disturbance, and mild chorea. A florid phase with signs of mental deterioration, rigidity, speech disturbance, and seizures. A terminal phase of bed confinement, hypotonia, and increasing seizures.