Friedreich's Ataxia is debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder. About 1in 50,000 people in the United States have Friedreich’s Ataxia. Onsent of symptoms can vary from childhood to adulthood. Childhood onset of FA is usually between the ages of 5 and 15 and tends to be associated with a more rapid progression. Late onset FA (LOFA) can occur anytime during adulthood.
