Friedreich’s Ataxia is a disease that usually starts while your young, and can strike anyone throughout their life. This disease attacks the nerve cells throughout the entire body, and causes the muscles to weaken over time. As more of the nerve cells die off, everyday activities that we take for granted, become more difficult to perform. Eventually you become dependent on a wheelchair to help you move along, as your body can no longer function properly. While your body gradually falls apart, your mind stays as strong as ever. Mental capacity is not affected when you have Friedreich’s Ataxia, which leaves many people suffering from this disease stuck in a non-functioning body with a healthy mind.