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Ataxia Burpee Challenge Recap

On Saturday June 26, 2021, Hope for Ataxia held its first virtual fundraiser, The Ataxia Burpee Challenge, to spread awareness and raised over $8,000 of our $10,000 goal to support research initiatives for the National Ataxia Foundation. Over the course of two hours, there were videos from the NAF, 10 athletes, 5 grand prize winners, […]

Jodie Kawa: Living With SCA2

Jodie Kawa knew from a young age her chances of having a dominantly inherited ataxia, SCA2. Since her diagnosis she has discovered new ways to contribute to helping others as she once was a teacher. She now is very active with the NAF and helps runs the Western North Carolina Ataxia Support Group. I […]