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The impact of the Friedrich’s Ataxia drug on one man's life

Over the last few weeks we’ve been highlighting the stories of people living with Friedreich’s At...

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10.00 26 Jun 2026


The impact of the Friedrich’s Ataxia drug on one man's life


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Over the last few weeks we’ve been highlighting the stories of people living with Friedreich’s Ataxia and their calls to fund a drug here that they say could massively improve their lives. The drug is called Skyclary’s and, though approved in other European countries, is not available here. 

Richie Currier, his wife Maria and his cousin Bernard Clarke told Claire their story.


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