RiseUp
Welcome to RiseUp Foundation!
We are here to support the FA Community, Friedreichs Ataxia is a neurological disorder causing loss of balance and coordination. 1 out of 50,000 individuals are affected by this rare disease.
#curefa
Some days living with FA (or any rare disease) you feel like you could climb a mountain, other days this is the best you can give! 💪🏻
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Remember.. you’re not alone!
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Remember.. Disability doesn’t make friendship harder.. the WRONG people do. You’re not the issue because of your walker/wheelchair. Those that see it as an issue aren’t worth your time anyways!!
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Life is so hard living with a rare diseases (FA) and they don’t prepare you for it. However with time you can learn how to love yourself again.. A few things I do to love my life!
•Gardening
•Baking
•Slow Days
•Self care routines
•Getting my Nails done
•Talking to others who get it
What are some things you do?!
riseupfa.com
06/09/2026
This past weekend we hosted our first 5k walk/run/roll! Such a great turn out. We’d like to thank each and every person for showing up, donating, following us on this journey! It’s amazing to see the community come together! 💙
06/03/2026
💙 Help Us Reach Our Goal! 💙
RiseUp Inc.‘s very first fundraiser is happening Saturday, June 6th from 10 AM – 12 PM, and we’d love to see you there!
🏃♀️ 5K Walk, Run & Roll
🎟️ Raffle ($5 Entry)
🎮 Games & Family Fun
🎁 Prizes Including:
• FREE night stay at Hale Springs Inn
• Local business gift cards
• RiseUp t-shirts
• And more!
🎯 Fundraiser Goal: $1,500
Every dollar raised helps support our mission of providing mobility assistance and resources to those in need. Together, we can make a difference and help improve lives through greater independence and accessibility.
Can’t attend but still want to support the cause? Donate at riseupfa.com
Raffle Entry: https://square.link/u/rlHeOB5F?src=sheet
Thank you for supporting our first fundraiser event! 💙
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06/02/2026
Please read our interview in the Kingsport Times! We got to talk about my diagnosis, what drove us to start RiseUpFA, and what to expect at our first 5k walk/run/roll Saturday!! Thank you for all the support!! 💙
As always we are so grateful for every donation, link below if you’d like give today!
https://square.link/u/gUFGkkSj?src=sheet
Rogersville woman raises money for mobility aids after own diagnosis Alexis Baker and her father, Mark, started the organization RiseUp to spread the word about Friedreich's ataxia and finance mobility aids for those in need.
05/30/2026
Had a great day at Crockett Spring Park, Junk and Jam! We love getting to spread awareness about Friedreichs Ataxia and spending time with my support system! (Minus a few who couldn’t be here). Join us next week at our first annual 5k walk/run/roll, Saturday June 6th, Rogersville City Park, 10am-12pm. Hope to see you all there! 💙
05/28/2026
🎉 Don’t miss your chance to WIN! 🎉
Support RiseUp Inc. and enter our raffle for just $5! Every entry helps us continue providing mobility support for those in need 💙
🏨 1 FREE night stay at the historic Hale Springs Inn
🍗 Bojangle’s Giveaway
👕 RiseUpFA T-Shirt
📅 Winner announced June 6th at 12PM!
Thank you to everyone supporting our mission of “Mobility for All.” Every ticket makes a difference! 🙌
Entry Link:
https://square.link/u/rlHeOB5F?src=sheet
05/23/2026
🏃♀️ TODAY is the LAST DAY to register for the RiseUpFA 1st Annual 5K! 💙♿️
Join us June 6th from 10am–12pm at Rogersville City Park Track for a fun morning supporting an amazing cause! Whether you run, walk, roll, or simply come cheer everyone on — ALL are welcome!
🎟 $25 registration includes your event t-shirt and bib number
🎁 Don’t forget our raffle — only $5 per entry! Winner receives a FREE night stay at Hale Springs Inn plus local business gift cards!
Every donation goes directly toward helping provide a new mobility device for someone in need. Let’s come together and make a difference in our community! 💙
5k registry: https://square.link/u/561FIg9o?src=sheet
Raffle: https://square.link/u/rlHeOB5F?src=sheet
Donations: https://square.link/u/gUFGkkSj?src=sheet
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