International Ataxia Awareness Day 2025

A day to shine a light on ataxia—raising awareness, spreading kindness, and celebrating strength in every step.

Create. Educate. Celebrate.

September 25 is a day the world pauses to shine a light on ataxia—a neurological disorder that makes walking, speaking, or even swallowing harder because balance and coordination don’t follow the usual rhythm.

This year’s theme, “Create. Educate. Celebrate.”, says a lot in just three words.

• Create moments of kindness and connection for those living with ataxia.

• Educate yourself and others, because awareness is the first step to understanding.

• Celebrate the strength of people and families who keep moving forward despite the challenge.

It’s not about big events alone. Even small gestures—a post, a ribbon, or a conversation—help carry the message: ataxia may disrupt movement, but it can’t stop hope.

ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ