Name: Said Benchrif

Age: 30 years old

Where do you call home? Sale City. Morocco

Education (degree(s): I have finished secondary education with an emphasis in sciences humaine (social sciences).

Editor’s Note: Secondary Ed. In Morocco - There are three years of lower-middle school. This type of education is provided through what is referred to as the Collège. After 9 years of basic education, students begin upper secondary school and take a one-year common core curriculum, which is either in arts or science. First year students take arts and or science, mathematics or original education. Second year students take earth and life sciences, physics, agricultural science, technical studies or are in A or B mathematics track. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Morocco

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. This is simply a place to meet and talk to other people who may be going through struggles and good times similar to you. There will also be at least three adult FARA Ambassadors present. The adults will be there to help keep the conversation safe and going.

Join our Thursday night hangout this month in a discussion lead by FARA ambassadors Breaunnna Hoffman and Madelyn Fredrick about going back to school with ataxia during Covid 19. Are you getting ready to go back in person, online, or in some combination? Do you agree with your family's decision about going back to school? Are you worried? Are you excited?

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! It isn't counselling.

Name: Sam Archuleta

Age: 16

Where do you call home? Indiana

Education: Jr. in High school

Who do you live with? I live with my loving step mom Steph, step brother Toby, Dad Tracy, Brother Alex, Mom Lisa, and my sister Mikaela. My nephew Raymond lives with my sister.

What's a typical day for you? A typical day for me is I wake up, take a shower, eat, then go ride my bike for 3.5 miles around my neighborhood. After that, I watch sport highlights or watch rewinds of baseball, football, or basketball games. I go hang out with my friends Collin,Luke, Mason , and Ethan. We always find something fun to do like place bets on pool, I will go watch them play sand volleyball, go to sonic, or go swim. Usually at night I play PS4 with my friends if I’m not already with them.

How long have you known you are living with FA? I was diagnosed with FA March of 2018 when I was 14 years old. I was going to appointments every 3-4 weeks for about 2 months until they diagnosed me with FA.

Name: Libby Schwers

Age: 23

Where do you call home? Des Moines, IA

Education degree(s): I have a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from the University of Northern Iowa.

What's a typical day for you? I work as a graphic designer at a design agency called TwoTone Creative. After work, I like to cook myself dinner, and I'm always trying out new recipes. I like to relax most nights and spend time with friends on the weekends.

How long have you known you are living with FA? I was diagnosed with FA in May of 2019, but I have been dealing with symptoms of FA for about six years.