This October I have committed to participate in the Xtreme Hike - an extraordinary trek across the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. This journey will challenge me physically and mentally, but it is nothing compared to the challenges faced daily by those living with ataxia. To take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience and help support NAF’s mission, I must raise a minimum of $10,000. Every dollar raised will go directly toward funding research, awareness, and programs that bring us closer to a world without ataxia.fundraiser supporting National Ataxia Foundation! 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.

Watching my dad's challenges with SCA3 motivates me to do everything I can to push research forward - from participating in studies to taking on new physical challenges. Knowing that I also carry the gene and without continued research I, too, will one day experience the same relentless symptoms makes this fight deeply personal. The Xtreme Hike is my way of pushing back, showing strength, and turning hope into action. 

Here's how you can help:

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!
• Spread the Word: 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!

For more information on the National Ataxia Foundation, 

visit our website at ataxia.org