I know that birthdays can be tough for some patients living with Friedreich’s ataxia. It can be a reminder of how much this disease keeps taking from us each year. I completely understand. It is hard not to get down on the things we still can or can’t do. However,…
A Practical Guide to Life with FA - a Column by Christina Cordaro
My name is Christina Logan, and doctors diagnosed me with the rare neuromuscular disorder Friedreich’s ataxia at the age of 21. I grew up in Holland, Pennsylvania, with my dad, mom, sister (Catherine), and brother (Matthew). I was very active in the music community and participated in choir, the marching…
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