Nebraska Ataxia’s An Evening of Firsts Fundraising Event Set for September 24th

Nebraska Ataxia, Inc. (501)(c)(3) (www.nebraskaataxia.org) is an Omaha-based charitable organization that is dedicated to helping people suffering with ataxia lead fuller and more meaningful lives. Planning is currently underway for its main fundraising event – Nebraska Ataxia – An Evening of Firsts dinner and auction, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 24, 2016.

Ataxia is a progressive neurological disorder characterized by loss of muscle control. Early signs include difficulty walking due to an unbalanced gait as well as problems with speech, fine motor skills, and swallowing. People with ataxia often end up leading lives confined to a wheelchair.

The Nebraska Ataxia – An Evening of Firsts event will be held at the Creighton Prep High School Commons Room. The evening features a cocktail hour, buffet, silent and live auctions. The estimated 350 guests represent persons and families suffering from ataxia, medical professionals and corporate leaders from the Omaha area. Tickets are available at www.qtego.net/qlink/neataxia.

Nebraska Ataxia’s mission is to provide mobility aids such as canes, walkers and wheelchairs; physical therapy, water therapy, assistance with medication costs and ADA accessibility modifications such as grab bars and wheelchair ramps. Nebraska Ataxia is entirely volunteer operated, which keeps operating expenses to a minimum.

For additional information on Nebraska Ataxia, Inc. please contact Linda Snider at (402) 979-6331, info@nebraskaataxia.org, or visit www.nebraskaataxia.org.