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Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that is recognized on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year, usually through social media efforts. To celebrate, Read More…
Photo: A few members got together for a Preholiday Fun Lunch Saturday, November 16 at the Fish Company, Bass Pro in Northfield, Denver. Author: Charlotte Read More…
Guest Authors: Sheng-Han Kuo MD, Chen-Ya Yang, MD, MPH, and Geraldine Yu, PT, DPTTechnical Support: Tiffany Chen BS, Johns Hopkins University Ataxia is a neurologic Read More…
Facebook fundraisers make a big difference for us at NAF. More than $200,000 has been raised because people like you took the time to support Read More…
Author: Kelsey Trace, NAF Research Associate It was an exciting couple of days in Minnesota when prominent Ataxia clinical researchers and research coordinators met in Read More…
Author: Lori Shogren, Community Program and Services Director NAF partnered with FARA and the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases to bring International Ataxia Awareness Day to Capitol Hill. United Against Ataxia Hill Day Read More…
Author: NAF Support Group Leaders St. Louis Ataxia Support Group Recognized on CBS News for IAAD The St Louis Ataxia Support Group and CBS Channel Read More…
Photo: Andrew Rosen (right) presents a Certificate of Appreciation at the Orange County Walk N’ Roll to Cure Ataxia Author: Andrew Rosen, Executive Director The Read More…
Author: Lori Shogren, Community Program and Services Director An IAAD Like No Other September 25th is International Ataxia awareness Day (IAAD). Over the last 20 years IAAD has grown from Read More…
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