I’m thrilled to be participating in 2026 Xtreme Hike on October 8th - 11th, a fundraiser supporting National Ataxia and National Fragile X Foundations! I will be hiking rim to rim at the Grand Canyon to support these great organizations. I’m passionate about this cause and need your help! Every donation—big or small—helps me reach my fundraising goal and directly impacts this important cause.

I'm a clinician and researcher at the UC Davis MIND Institute focused on fragile X associated disorders, including a neurodegenerative condition called Fragile X-Associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS). FXTAS is an X-linked, usually late-onset progressive disease with tremor, ataxia and often cognitive changes.  I work with many men and women with FXTAS or carriers at risk for this disease in my research. I'm also an avid hiker and backpacker, so my biggest work and recreational interests are CONVERGING!!!

Here's how you can help:

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
• Share My Story: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more!

Thank you for standing by me in this effort. Your support means the world to me and to people with ataxia including FXTAS!

For more information on the National Ataxia Foundation, 

visit ataxia.org

To learn more about FXTAS, visit the National Fragile X Foundation website at fragilex.org