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Our Vision:

A World Without Ataxia.

Ensuring no one experiences Ataxia alone, until no one experiences Ataxia, period.

Our Mission

To accelerate the development of treatments and a cure while working to improve the lives of those living with Ataxia.

Share Your Story. Strengthen Our Voice.

Cameryn’s story is a powerful reminder of why we can’t wait for progress in Ataxia treatment development. While Ataxia affects each person differently, every voice matters in the fight for treatments and a cure. Watch her story, then share your own on social media with #KnowAtaxia to raise awareness and bring us closer—together—to a world without Ataxia.

Share your story about living with Ataxia. For Cameryn. For everyone still fighting. Every voice brings us closer to a cure!

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Xtreme Hike

Xtreme Hike 2025: Grand Canyon South Rim 18 hikers. 1 Grand Canyon. 1 mission: A world without Ataxia. MEET THE HIKERS FULL PARTICIPANT LIST FOLLOW Read More…

Recent Member Stories

Debbie Pinkston

Ataxia is a family problem. It affects the individual diagnosed of course, but encompasses the rest of the family as caregivers, and those who must Read More…

Lisa Jockims

My name is Lisa Jockims. I am 56 years old and I live in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada. I have been recently diagnosed with Ataxia Telangiectasia. Read More…

Christina Rakshys

Hereditary Ataxia and Genetic Testing: A Family Affair Original Member Story Published in Generations – Spring 2009 When I was given the diagnosis of “Spinocerebellar Read More…

Mika

I am Spanish, I am 30 years old and I am a carrier of SCA3 ataxia. My grandmother and my aunt died due to the Read More…

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EVENTS

Sep 17, 2025 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
United Against Ataxia Hill Day

Join NAF and our partners at FARA in advocating for Ataxia and rare disease related policies during our annual United Against Ataxia Hill Day on September 17th! Advocates will have Read More…

Sep 17, 2025 05:30 pm - 07:00 pm
Western NY Support Group Meeting

EASTERN TIME ZONE Support group meetings are a great way to socialize and learn with others who are affected by Ataxia. We welcome you to join us! The discussion is Read More…

Sep 17, 2025 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Under 30 with Ataxia Support Group Meeting

CENTRAL TIME ZONE   Support group meetings are a great way to socialize and learn with others who are affected by Ataxia. We welcome you to join us! The discussion Read More…

Sep 17, 2025 06:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Parents of Kids with Ataxia Support Group

EASTERN TIME ZONE   Support group meetings are a great way to socialize and learn with others who are affected by Ataxia. We welcome you to join us! The discussion Read More…

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