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Ataxia doesn’t wait—and neither should treatment. NAF has launched a petition on Change.org calling on the FDA to prioritize treatment options for rare diseases with Read More…

A generous family stepped forward to MATCH THE MATCH for April’s Accelerate! Double the Drive campaign. They contributed an additional $50,000 in memory of Carol Read More…

Thank you for 15 Years of Chuck and Duck! We guarantee you will get a kick out of this! For the15th year, Charlton Heights Elementary Read More…

Guest Author: Ellie Martin We all have days where we just don’t feel like ourselves and any task can seem overwhelming or impossible to achieve. Read More…

Guest Author: Ellie Martin Traveling can be stressful, but it gives us the opportunity to go exploring. Whether it’s traveling to meet a friend, going Read More…

In clinical research, scientists design studies to learn more about diseases and answer questions about new treatment options. Interventional clinical trials are used to better Read More…

Guest Author: Ellie Martin Over the years, technology has become a widely used tool for therapeutic programs and rehabilitation research. By replicating real-life scenarios in Read More…

Guest Author: Ellie Martin Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has been around for thousands of years and has evolved into a Read More…

Guest Author: Karen Winston Exploring the great outdoors has never been more accessible! Karen shares a fantastic opportunity that’s perfect for those eager to immerse Read More…
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