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Friedreich’s Ataxia, which causes muscle weakness and a loss of balance and coordination, affects one in 50,000 Americans. Symptoms begin showing between ages 5 and 15.

Friedreich’s Ataxia, which causes muscle weakness and a loss of balance and coordination, affects one in 50,000 Americans. Symptoms begin showing between ages 5 and 15.

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Shandra graduated from Jupiter High School and went on to the University of Florida. She's now 24 years old and in the Ph.D. program. She's on a path to help people dealing with neurological diseases.