Brodie Fundraising for SMA - 100 Board

My family's world was turned upside down in July, with the diagnosis that our beautiful, happy little boy Brodie has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 2.

SMA is a genetic neuromuscular disorder caused by a mutation in the SMN1 gene. This gene codes for the main protein needed for the motor neurons of the spinal cord to survive. Without it there is a lost connection between the brain and the skeletal muscles, which leads to degradation of the muscles. Simply put, kids will likely not walk unaided for their life and will lose mobility in other limbs over time.

It is the leading genetic cause of infant death.

My personal hope is that newborn screening for SMA becomes standard practice in all countries, which will lead to early diagnosis and access to the best medication needed when they need it the most.

The money is going to be going towards additional physio sessions, future wheelchairs and adaptations to the house to make it easier for Brodie