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