Name Ben Tyler

Age 35

Where do you call home? Alton, IL (across the river from St. Louis, MO)

Education degree(s): Bachelors of Science in Nursing, I am an RN. I am not able to work as a bedside nurse due to FA. Fortunately, there are many areas I am able to work. I am in Case Management at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Name: Giovanna Moreschi.

Age: I am 20 years old.

Where do you call home? São Paulo – SP – Brazil

What are your educational goals? I study courses in psychology. Even though I have FA and many difficulties, I do not give up and do not stop believing that I will build my career!

Who do you live with? I live with my parents and my two sisters.

Name: Kay Krankel

Age: 83

Where do you call home? Currently, my home is a skilled nursing facility in Scranton, PA.

Education: I made it through one year of college when I got the job I wanted.

Who do you live with? I have been married for 60 yrs. We have five children and sixteen grandchildren.

What's a typical day for you? Currently, a typical day for me includes lots of reading, playing bingo, and occupational therapy. Every other week, facility-sponsored entertainers visit.

Name: Jordan Michael Patrick Murphy

Age: 25

Where do you call home? Chuluota, FL

Education: High School Diploma, some college

What's a typical day for you? A typical day for me includes various appointments, personal care activities, and, truthfully, at this point, much daydreaming.

How long have you known you are living with FA? I was diagnosed at age twelve but was symptomatic at a much younger age. It took a long time to diagnose. We were lead to believe my flat feet were to blame for my un-coordination. I've known for thirteen years.