International Ataxia Awareness Day (IAAD) is on September 25 of each year. It is a coordinated effort from individuals and Ataxia organisations around the world to help shed light on this rare disease. Ataxia could be the most serious condition you have never heard of.
Ataxia is a rare disease or condition of the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls planning, and executing movements of your body. Problems with the cerebellum causes lack of coordination, lack of balance, and difficulties with speech.