Our symbol for 2025 is the interlocked finger gesture:
> Join the tips of your left thumb and pointer finger.
> Join the tips your right thumb and pointer finger.
> Interlock them like a chain link.


How to Add Your Photo to the Worldwide HSP Day Frame on Instagram
Step 1: Save the Frame
• Download/save the official HSP Day frame to your camera roll.

Step 2: Take Your Gesture Photo
• Make the HSP gesture:
• Chain link made of two finger loops
• Take a photo of yourself (face optional) or just of the gesture.
Step 3: Open Instagram
• Tap the “+” symbol at the bottom center of the screen.
• Choose Story.

Step 4: Add the Frame
• Tap the bottom-left preview to open your camera roll.
• Select the HSP and PLS World Day frame.

Step 5: Add Your Photo on Top
• At the top of the screen, tap the square smiley icon.
• Tap Photo.
• Select your gesture photo.
• It will appear on top of the frame.


Step 6: Adjust & Publish
• Use two fingers to resize or move your photo until it fits.
• When you’re happy, tap the arrow in the bottom-right corner to publish your Story.

Send Your Photo to the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation
In addition to posting on Instagram, please email your gesture photo to SPF.
** Important** Name your file as: gesture.jpg
Together, we will show the strength of our worldwide HSP and PLS community.
With gratitude,
Spastic Paraplegia Foundation
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