There is Hope Through Research
The Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Foundation’s mission is to discover and develop a treatment for the Autosomal Recessive Spastic Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ARSACS).
Research Grants – Call for Proposals 2026
The Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Foundation has received 18 applications, all of which are of great interest. These proposals are currently being evaluated by the Scientific Committee, and the selected projects for funding will be announced in August. We would like to sincerely thank all applicants for their interest and for the quality of their submissions.
Persons with ARSACS
You have been diagnosed with ARSACS, you are not alone. Individuals living with ARSACS are all around the world. There is hope because Research that heals!
Researchers
The Foundation supports ARSACS researchers with funding, tools, and conference support, and seeks partners for preclinical and clinical trials.
Community
The Foundation is supported entirely by private donors and volunteers. We need your support to pursue the mission. Learn different ways you can help!
ARSACS International Patient Registry
Invitation to join the ARSACS International Patient Registry if you or a family member has received a diagnostic confirming that the person has ARSACS. Participation is encouraged even if you are already enrolled in another patient registry.
Latest News
A United Kingdom Community Comes Together for ARSACS
We are grateful to one amazing family from the United Kingdom and their community for organizing a creative fundraiser in support of ARSACS research. Inspired by their son's ARSACS diagnosis earlier this year, they brought together family, friends, and a local...
Newsletter # 7 – Summer 2026 Edition
In this edition, we highlight a study identifying the clinical, radiological, and genetic characteristics of Japanese patients with ARSACS, as well as Dr. Maltecca’s latest research report, which focused on identifying potential therapeutic compounds to address...
Défi Charlevoix-Saguenay : 250km bicycle challenge
In July, Gabriel Paquet-Desbiens will take on a new challenge as part of the Charlevoix–Saguenay Challenge, which he founded in 2022. His goal is to cycle around Lac Saint-Jean—a distance of 250 km—in no more than three days! Gabriel hopes to raise $3,000 in support...
19th edition – Diner des Producteurs
Under the honorary presidency of Mr. Pierre Miron, Executive Vice-President of iA Groupe financier, the Ataxia Charlevoix-Saguenay Foundation is proud to announce the 19th edition of the Dîner des Producteurs, which will take place on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in...
OdV ARSACS is supporting ARSACS research across Italy.
Once again, OdV ARSACS — a charitable organisation founded in Italy by Susanna Deluca and Dr. Paolo Arrigoni — in collaboration with Fondazione Telethon for the seed grant, is supporting ARSACS research across Italy. Dr. Francesca Maltecca (Vita-Salute San Raffaele...
“Targeting Cav2.1 to recover firing defects and degeneration of Purkinje neurons in ARSACS”
This report by Dr. Francesca Maltecca, PhD, and Erica Spirito, Postdoctoral Researcher, summarizes their work aimed at identifying potential therapeutic molecules to address calcium dysregulation in ARSACS. Their research is part of a two-year project funded by the...