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To conquer Machu Picchu and defeat ataxias

 A team of 12 people left Montreal this afternoon to conquer the Machu Pichu in Peru. Four of these people are suffering from Friedreich’s ataxia and the other eight are close supporters. The common and fundamental objective (in addition to climb this mountain) is to raise awareness of ataxia and fundraising to overcome these diseases. We wish you a great success. So Ataxia Canada – Claude St-Jean Foundation invites you to give generously

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    Iain McGeachin says

    Hi guys,

    How did you get on? Or are you still in Peru?

    A brilliant effort by all. Well done!

    Do you have a link to any follow-up article where I can read about your trip? Reading about your wonderful effort might encourage more people to do similar. And, at the very least, will raise global awareness of ataxia.

    I myself was diagnosed with ataxia (cerebellar) in March this year. I am currently compiling a global list of ataxia fundraisers at http://www.100trains.com/ataxia-uk-city-bridges-challenge.html. In general, to raise global ataxia awareness, but specifically to raise awareness of my wee train trip next year (a 50,000km fundraiser for Ataxia UK). First I have a short 6.3 mile walk to do – for the Ataxia UK “City Bridges Challenge” in September 2015 – and, although much shorter, this causes me more sleepless nights at the moment – all will go well I’m sure 🙂

    Thanks, Iain

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