9th Annual - Treasure Coast - South Florida Walk n' Roll To Cure Ataxia
Event Details
Indian Riverside Park
1707 NE Indian River Dr.
Jensen Beach, FL 34957
United States
Event Dates and Times
Time Zone
(UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Description
Come join us, help us raise funds, awareness and have some fun.
Please help by donating here: www.ataxia.org/WalkTC
What is Ataxia?
Ataxia is a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Many symptoms of Ataxia mimic those of being drunk, such as slurred speech, stumbling, falling, and incoordination. These symptoms are caused by damage to the cerebellum, the part of the brain that is responsible for coordinating movement. Ataxia treatment involves a combination of medication to treat symptoms and therapy to improve quality of life.
People affected by Ataxia may experience problems with using their fingers and hands, arms, legs, walking, speaking or moving their eyes. Ataxia affects people of all ages. Age of symptom-onset can vary widely, from childhood to late-adulthood. Complications from the disease are serious and oftentimes debilitating. Some types of Ataxia can lead to an early death.
Ataxia is a rare neurological disease.
It is progressive, affecting a person’s ability to walk, talk, and use fine motor skills.
Come on out, enjoy the Park and help raise awareness.
Bill Nye (The Science Guy): The Ataxia Advocate Guy
Check out all his videos at www.ataxia.org/BillNye.
We will have raffles, a silent auction, giveaway bags, and more