Laura Maley
Manchester 10k for Ataxia UK
Fundraising for Ataxia UK
Story
I'm supporting Ataxia UK because my mum suffers from ataxia. I had never heard of it until she was diagnosed. The effects of Ataxia can be devastating, quickly. Walking, speaking, swallowing; coordination of any kind can pretty much disappear. To be able to help find a cure would be incredible, but support for people living with it - or caring for those living with it - is hugely important too.
Thank you for any donations you are able to make.
So what is ataxia?
'Ataxia' means ‘absence of order’. People with ataxia have problems of co-ordination. This is because parts of the nervous system that normally control co-ordination and balance are affected. Ataxia is the principal symptom of a group of neurological disorders called the cerebellar ataxias. Most are progressive.
What does Ataxia UK do?
Ataxia UK aims to support all people affected by ataxia; people with the condition, their familes, carers and friends. The charity funds research into developing safe, effective treatments with the ultimate goal of finding a cure for the ataxias. In the meantime Ataxia UK helps people to live with ataxia by providing a range of services that are not available anywhere else, including an advocacy service.