White Oak Sprint Triathlon

Fundraising for Ataxia UK

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On Sunday 7th June we will be taking part in her first Triathlon together. We will be swimming 400m, cycling 22km and finishing with a 5km run.

We are doing this to raise money and awareness for Ataxia UK, a charity that provides support for people suffering with Ataxia as well as funding vital research into possible treatments and cures for Ataxia. Sadly Grace and Faye's mother, Caroline Waller, lost her long and destructive fight to this awful condition on 31st December 2014. It is extremely important to us that more people are made aware of what Ataxia is, the symptoms and effects it can have on someone's life, and how we can help to find the correct treatments, and ultimately a cure for this awful condition.

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Ataxia UK

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www.ataxia.org.uk

Ataxia is a type of neurological condition that affects balance, speech, and co-ordination. Ataxia is progressive, meaning it gets worse with time, until people become entirely dependent on others for all their needs. Over 10,000 people in the UK have ataxia and there is currently no cure. Ataxia UK is the national charity for people affected by ataxia. We provide unique services and support, including a dedicated helpline and advocacy service; events and conferences where people can meet and share information; a quarterly magazine; a website with lots of information and a discussion forum; publications, films, and reports. As well as our specialist services, in the last five years we have spent over £3 million on research into possible treatments and cures for ataxia. Our vision is a world without ataxia and, with the help of our brilliant supporters, we are working towards this every day.