Welcome Warriors - Hello from Ashley
Hello my name is Ashley Fajardo, I’m 39 years old (2023), and I have Huntington’s disease (HD). I chose to take the genetic test when I was 18 years old because I wanted to know what to expect for my future. I always knew I wanted to know, to look truth in the face. Huntington’s disease (HD) is genetic and I inherited it from my mom. After I tested positive I immediately joined the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) and started volunteering. I also decided for myself to live life to the fullest. I really have lived a big, blessed, full life that God has provided. I was diagnosed symptomatic 8 years ago in 2015. That’s when I really started to search for options that would help me to keep my symptoms dormant for as long as possible. I started changing what I ate. I already was a athlete my entire life so exercising was my happy place. I always loved to try new things and challenge myself. I have been doing CrossFit for 11 years. I enjoy yoga — even hot yo...