Name: Seth Holm

Age: 25

Where do you live? St. Paul, MN

Work/Education: Beginning school in Spring 2020 to work towards an Accounting degree

Who do you live with? I am currently single, I live with my parents and little sister.

How long have you known you are living with FA? I was diagnosed when I was 21 years old at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, so about four years ago. I had symptoms for a half dozen years prior, but balance and coordination had significantly gone downhill by that point in time. It felt good to know why I'd struggled in sports, exercise and simply participating in activities my friends did.

Join the FARA Ambassadors for a hangout for teenagers, 13-19, with ataxia (of any form). FA Teen Hangouts are hour-long web-based hangouts. If you don't have ataxia, you are not allowed to participate in the hangout. There will also be at least three adult FARA Ambassadors present. The adults will be there to help keep the conversation safe and going. September's hangout will be led by FARA Ambassador Jean Walsh.

The theme will be: Scary Movies. Do you like or hate them? Do you like to watch them at the theater or at home? Did you spill the popcorn when something scary happened? Join us to talk or just listen. We are sure you'll find you aren't alone! It is just a relaxed conversation...the theme gets us going, but we definitely don't stick to it!

Name: Neal Ramer

Age: 41

Where do you call home? Tippecanoe, IN

Education degree(s): 8th grade

Do you have children? No

What's a typical day for you? Typically, I sleep, eat, take care of my dogs, eat, sleep... rinse, repeat. I am a dog breeder.

How long have you known you are living with FA? (When and how were you diagnosed?) I was diagnosed at 18 with Charcot-Marie Tooth (CMT) because there was no genetic test. Then when I was 23, I was correctly diagnosed with FA by a blood test.

The topic will be 'The coolest thing you have ever done.' Let's talk about it! This hangout will be led by ambassadors RJ Mercure and Allison Bouchard

When: Join us on September 24th or 25th at 8-9:30 pm. Hangouts will be held on the last consecutive Tuesday and Wednesday of the month, (except for holidays and the like) at 8-9:30 pm EST each of the two days.

How: Email fahangouts@gmail.com to sign up or ask questions. FA Hangouts do fill up. It is first come, first served. So, the earlier you sign up, the more likely you are to get the date and time you want. Lately, all our hangouts have been filling up. If you signed up and can't make it, please let us know so we can give the slot to someone else.