Ataxia Foundation
Ataxia Foundation Mission Statement
To aid in the development of treatment alternatives and to bring awareness to those living with ataxia.
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Welcome to the Ataxia Foundation
Make it your goal to help people
Ataxia impairs balance, coordination, and speech, affecting daily life. Our foundation advances research, funds treatment alternatives, and provides essential resources to families. Through education, awareness, and support programs, we empower individuals and foster a stronger ataxia community. Your contributions help drive scientific breakthroughs and improve the lives of those affected. Join us in bringing hope and progress.
- Registered non-for-profit organisation.
- Donations go to advance research and our mission.
- Learn about ataxia in our Resources
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Bring awareness
We’re here to help them
Our mission is to support those affected by ataxia by providing education, raising awareness, and empowering patients, their families, and the community with knowledge about every aspect of this condition.
Gain access to the latest advancements in ataxia research through our regularly updated section.
Explore stories and insights from individuals living with ataxia in our community section.
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The Ataxia Foundation
The Ataxia Foundation is a non-for-profit organisation based in Sweden, Scandinavia and was founded in July 2023 and officially launched on October 2023.
Our mission is to aid in the development of treatment alternatives and to bring awareness to those living with ataxia.
We invite anyone who shares our mission to promote research, and to spread awareness about ataxia to apply for a membership, it’s free.
Donations and gifts to the Ataxia Foundation go to the development, maintenance and expansion of our mission statement, and, through our Ataxia Research Grant Program (ARGP), managed by the Ataxia Foundation, we aim to grant financial aid to current, and future, research projects.
All memorial gifts to the Ataxia Foundation go to the Ataxia Fund.
Why Your Contribution Matters
Our dedicated donors empower us to advance groundbreaking research on Ataxia and provide essential support services to those living with the condition. Your contribution today helps us drive our mission forward, improving the lives of individuals and families affected by Ataxia. Your generosity fuels innovation, advocacy, and community support, ensuring that those affected by Ataxia receive the resources and hope they deserve.
Research Grant Programs
AF plans to support research through funding competitive grants to advance therapeutic development for ataxia. From basic research and clinical studies to drug development, we encourage all researchers, from all parts of the world, to follow our Ataxia Research Grant Program (ARGP). By fostering collaboration and innovation, we aim to accelerate scientific breakthroughs that bring us closer to effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for ataxia.
Partnerships
The Ataxia Foundation is a non–profit organization registered in Sweden, committed to raising awareness and advancing research for ataxia. We welcome inquiries from individuals, institutions, and organizations interested in potential collaborations. If you believe that working together can strengthen our shared mission to spread awareness, support research, and improve the lives of those affected by ataxia, we would love to hear from you. Let’s join forces to make a greater impact—contact us today to explore partnership opportunities.
Task Force
The Ataxia Foundation is assembling leading experts from various fields of ataxia research to form dedicated Task Forces. Each Task Force plays a crucial role in assessing and evaluating research grant applications, ensuring that our funds are allocated to projects with the greatest potential impact. By bringing together top scientists, clinicians, and specialists, we strive to maximize the effectiveness of our funding and accelerate progress toward better treatments and a cure for ataxia.