Episode 70: Morgan and Ryan Gaertner | Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5 (SCA5)

from Rarely Normal · host Katelyn Nugent and Lindsay Weekes

Morgan and Ryan joined us in the studio to share their daughter's experience with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5 (SCA5). Mighty Madilynn's rare disease is not slowing her down - we talk about her care, parenting, her relationship with her brother, and patient advocacy.They're also raising funds to build an accessible playground at Madilynn's school - donate here https://wingateplayground.com/Learn more: https://www.ataxia.org/

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