You probably have never heard of Friedreich’s Ataxia – a devastating, genetically-based neurological disorder that progressively takes away a child's motor skills, speech skills, bone and muscle strength – and, ultimately, his or her life. As yet, there is no known cure. In this show you’ll meet the children, families, and doctors who are living and dealing with “F.A”, and see for yourself what can be accomplished through the power of sheer determination, and of a refusal to be defeated, despite the odds.

Broadcast on Keeping Kids Healthy: April 21, 2008