A Practical Guide to Life with FA - a Column by Christina Cordaro

Christina is a young woman from Philadelphia, PA, who strives to live a full and independent life. Disabled, yet strong-minded, Christina is a recent graduate of Johnson & Wales University working full time in hospitality management with Hyatt Hotels Corporation. She's married to her pillar of strength, Justin. Christina never fails to advocate and raise awareness of Friedreich's ataxia in her day-to-day life.
August 24, 2018 Columns by Christina Cordaro

My Favorite Age Is Now

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,…

August 17, 2018 Columns by Christina Cordaro

An Introduction to a ‘Practical Guide to Life with FA’

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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