Kristi Wright

For over 14 of his 26 years Santa Clara native Matt Rupel fought Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA), a degenerative neuromuscular disease. In the early hours of Saturday, August 5, 2017 Matt’s battle ended after three weeks in the Stanford Hospital ICU. His family and friends were by his side every moment of his last 21 days. … Read more

Matt Rupel turns 21 in October. Nine years ago he was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA): a genetic disease that would eventually put him in a wheelchair and threaten his heart. Certainly there have been happy times, such as trips to Europe, a reign as homecoming king, and his current stint as editor in chief … Read more