Helping Fund
the Fight Against
Spinal Muscular Atrophy |
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The
#1 Genetic Killer of Children Under the Age of 2
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Spinal
Muscular Atrophy, commonly referred to as SMA, is an inherited
disease that destroys the spinal cord nerves
that control muscle movement, which affects crawling, walking, head and neck
control, and even breathing and swallowing.
Although SMA
is as common as ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease),
it is not nearly as well-known because many of its victims die so young.
Currently, there is no treatment or cure for SMA. However, its cause is
well understood and the "problem" gene has been identified. As a
result, a cure could be on the horizon, but
money is still needed to
fund research and to help families that are currently impacted by
this tragic disorder.
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Cure
SMA Walk-n-Roll!
Sunday, September 24,2006 |
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Sponsor The Venezia Family in this year's
Walk-n-Roll to cure SMA. If possible, come out and show your support.
Where: Horn Pond, Woburn, MA (rain or shine).
Registration at 9 a.m., walk begins at 10 a.m. |
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Sponsor us today! |
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