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Author: Joel Sutherland, Development Director Uncertain times? I don’t think so! Granted, we are not sure if summer camps will be open for the kids Read More…
Author: Sue Hagen, Research Services Director I heard a story about a father and his son out on a bike ride who came upon a Read More…
Author: Lori Shogren, NAF Community Program and Services Director The first ever virtual Hill Day on March 18th was a tremendous success! This event was Read More…
Guest Author: Dr. Pravin Khemani Swedish Neuroscience Institute; NAF Medical and Research Advisory Board Member Hi folks! Social distancing is not social disengagement, so please Read More…
We’re excited to announce that NAF will award $940,000 in Ataxia research grants this year! NAF’s Board of Directors approved funding for 25 Ataxia research grants in Read More…
NAF staff will be working remotely until further notice, doing our small part in slowing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. What this means is Read More…
Author: Andrew Rosen, Executive Director Hello Ataxia Community: As I sit at my desk on this Friday afternoon, I am amazed that it was less Read More…
We regrettably announce that the 2020 Annual Ataxia Conference has been cancelled due to evolving concerns over the fast moving situation with coronavirus COVID-19. We Read More…
Last year, Mike De Rosa Sr. and Ed Brand started the Joint Mission Bataan to Cure Ataxia (JMB). They marched more than 26 miles through the desert to Read More…
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MIRACLE OF LIFE While it’s true that man’s worst enemy Read More…
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