Louise Estabrook – Ataxia and Me
At age 56, Louise Estabrook found out she has SCA3. She drastically changed her lifestyle around, turning from a “couch potato” into a true “adrenaline junky”!
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Margaret Evans Albert – Stay Positive
After living a very active life filled with (volunteer) work, sports, and hobbies for the first 70 years of her life, Margaret Evans Albert had to change her habits. She was diagnosed with SCA3, which had a big impact on her daily life.
Michelle Reid – Finding the Silver Lining
Michelle Reid got diagnosed with SCA3 after a five-year search to find out what caused her symptoms. There are some things she is not able to do anymore like before, but she still works successfully as an IT Project Manager. Michelle and her husband make the most out of life by incorporating laughter into their […]
Keenan Boyd – You are Not Alone
Like his father, Keenan Boyd has SCA3. He shares his experience on dealing with the same diagnonsis. In memory of his father, Keenan started The Sir Ron Foundation, in memory of his father, through which he aims to support anyone who has Ataxia or knows someone with this disease.
Melissa Schmittler – No Blues Here!
Meet Melissa Schmittler. She’s got SCA3 and is a regular at our Global Ataxia Support Group meetings.
Isabel Alfaiate – This is a Question of Attitude
Isabel Alfaiate comes to us from Portugal. She has a form of Ataxia known as SCA3, but we’ll let her tell you more about it.
Dona Wright – Dance Again
Hi Dona Wright. All this time in our support group, we had no idea about your painting ability. How awesome! Read on. I was diagnosed with Ataxia SCA 3, through a blood test, in July 2006. Like most of you, I was noticed stumbling by a friend on one of my many walks. Out of […]