-sma stands for SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY.
-there are three types.
-over 25,000 americans have sma.
-it's the leading genetic killer of babies and toddlers.
-sma doesn't effect the brain, in fact kids with sma are really smart and sociable.
-we ALMOST have the cure.
-it's stolen the lives of too many kids, really precious ones too.
-sma can strike anyone of any age or gender.
-1 in 40 people have the sma gene.
-sma takes away the ability to walk, move limbs, sit up, swallow, cough, eat, and breathe. (depending on the type and severity)
-of children diagnosed with sma before age two, 50% probably won't see their second birthday.
because of sma children like these are suffering...to find ways to help, visit one of these websites:
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