Ataxia Connection hosts monthly Support Group Activities which include Support Group Meetings and Social Events. The organization also hosts Fundraising Events throughout the year.

Support Group Meetings – During each Ataxia Connection support group meeting, an outside expert educates the group on a topic of interest to our members. Ataxians and care partners then divide into two groups to discuss the issues and emotions at the forefront of their day with the assistance of certified mental health therapists. Ataxia Connection’s support group meets on the third Saturday of every other month.

To join virtually via Zoom if you cannot attend in person, email info@ataxiaconnection at least 48 hours in advance for the link.

Social Events –  Those with Ataxia and their caregivers often feel isolated. To counter that, Ataxia Connection has social events on the third Saturday during months the support group does not meet.

Although all events are planned and scheduled in advance, they may be subject to change

Ataxia Connection Fundraising Events –  The fundraising events provide a fun way for the community to financially support Ataxia Connection’s mission to help those affected by Ataxia through direct assistance, community and professional education and awareness, support for care partners, and funding for medical therapies, equipment, and research. Opportunities to attend, donate, or volunteer are available for each event. Our signature fundraising events include:

  • The Gala
  • Golf Challenge
  • Trivia Night
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It’s a Holiday Party!!  

Please join us to celebrate the holiday season and enjoy lunch.  Maybe even a chance to win some gifts!  This event is for all ataxians and care partners. 

Date – Saturday, Dec 21, 2024

Time – 11am-1pm.

Location – Carl’s at Mahoney State Park, 28500 West Park Hwy., Ashland, NE 68003.  Located inside the PETER KIEWIT LODGE @ Mahoney State Park. This is about halfway between Omaha and Lincoln, NE.

RSVP’s are required to attend this event.  We have to provide the number of attendees one week prior to the event, so please let us know if you will be joining us no later than Friday, Dec 13th by noon.  Please RSVP to Sharon Hardel, the name of the ataxian and care partner attending.  Email her at – youthrock9@comcast.net or text her 717.805.4569. 
The organization will pay for lunch an ataxians and a care partner, in addition to your entry into the park ($7 Nebraska license plate/$14 any other license plate).  You will have to let the gate guard know that you are with the Ataxia Connection Group having lunch at Carl’s.  They will let you enter and we will take care of the bill.  
The holidays are a busy time so we hope to see you.  If not, we hope you are enjoying the holidays with friends and family.