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https://www.justgiving.com/page/matteo-kotch-run-the-dates?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Nicholas Kotch was an amazing journalist and Africanist as well as a loving father, husband and brother.

In his later life Nicholas was diagnosed with Ataxia as well as a few other issues. Ataxia remains relatively poorly understood. It causes a loss in balance / gait disturbance which can eventually become crippling, as in the case of Nick, as well as bringing on cognitive and memory problems. While related neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Dementia are more visible and attract high rates of research funding, Ataxia research is much less recognised.

The family would like to appeal to anyone who loved or was impacted positively by Nick. Do consider giving what you can to this important cause as the money that goes to Ataxia UK directly funds research into the condition and supporting families of sufferers with less resources to cope.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.