Community Awareness

August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month! 

August 1, 2024
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Whether you have SMA, have a loved one with SMA, are a researcher, care provider, industry partner, or are new to the SMA community, SMA Awareness […]

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SMA Community Advocacy Results in Key Accessible Air Travel Win

May 17, 2024
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On May 16, after more than 2-years of advocacy and education by the SMA and disability communities, Cure SMA-supported legislation was signed into law making […]

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Celebrate Rare Disease Day with Cure SMA

February 29, 2024
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Today is Rare Disease Day and the rarest day of all, as this year’s occurrence takes place on February 29! In the U.S., spinal muscular […]

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Cure SMA Applauds DOT Proposal to Make Air Travel Safer for Wheelchair Users

February 29, 2024
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Today, on Rare Disease Day, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and White House officials announced actions the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to take […]

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Cure SMA is Thrilled to Announce the Establishment of our New Chapter in Puerto Rico!

February 7, 2024
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Led by Keishla Rolon, Ramon Rivera Vega, Elizabeth Serrano, Natasha Santiago, and Brenda Luciano, Cure SMA’s Puerto Rico chapter has already been hard at work […]

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August is SMA Awareness Month!

August 1, 2023
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Whether you have SMA, have a loved one with SMA, are a researcher, care provider, industry partner, or are new to the SMA community, SMA […]

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Cure SMA Holds Patient-Led Listening Session with FDA

October 4, 2022
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On Thursday, August 4, 2022, six members of the SMA community had the opportunity to talk directly with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

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Cure SMA Holds Patient-Led Listening Session with FDA

October 4, 2022
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On Thursday, August 4, 2022, six members of the SMA community had the opportunity to talk directly with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]

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Community Spotlight: Shaakira Thomas and Family

August 13, 2021
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Every August, the spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) community unites, raises awareness, and shows our pride for SMA Awareness Month. This year, Shaakira Thomas and her family […]

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Community Spotlight: Dr. Arthur Burghes

June 8, 2021
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On the 25th anniversary of the SMA Researcher Meeting, we would like you to learn more about Dr. Burghes and his commitment to the Cure SMA […]

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