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Community Spotlight: Paula Lavigne and Chris Arnold

June 15, 2023
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Thirteen years ago, Paula Lavigne and Chris Arnold’s adorable son, Wyatt, entered the world on July 9, 2010. While Paula and Chris could tell shortly […]

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Community Spotlight: Michelle Tynski and Family

November 8, 2022
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Play is important for kids. It allows children to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills while engaging creatively. But it’s not just how kids […]

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Community Spotlight: Amber-Joi Watkins and Family

October 5, 2022
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The Igbo and Yoruba proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child” has been in use for centuries and remains in use across languages […]

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Community Spotlight: Alexandra and Joe Lakhman

August 16, 2022
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While sibling relationships aren’t always easy, Alexandra ‘Lexi’ Lakhman and her brother Joe have always been close. Despite Lexi being six years older than Joe, […]

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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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