
Colton's Care Fund
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A childhood friend Matthew Brown (30) and his finance Hannah Reese (23) received some devastating news today, their 3 month year old son Colton has been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Spinal muscular atrophy is a genetic disorder that affects the control of muscle movement. It is caused by a loss of specialized nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord and the part of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord (the brainstem). The loss of motor neurons leads to weakness and wasting (atrophy) of muscles used for activities such as crawling, walking, sitting up, and controlling head movement. In severe cases of spinal muscular atrophy, the muscles used for breathing and swallowing are affected. There are many types of spinal muscular atrophy distinguished by the pattern of features, severity of muscle weakness, and age when the muscle problems begin. Colton has been diagnosed with Type I spinal muscular atrophy (also called Werdnig-Hoffman disease) is a severe form of the disorder that is evident at birth or within the first few months of life. Affected infants are developmentally delayed; most are unable to support their head or sit unassisted. Children with this type have breathing and swallowing problems that may lead to choking or gagging. Spinal muscular atrophy affects 1 in 6,000 to 1 in 10,000 people. Unfortunately there is no cure for SMA. Treatment consists of managing the symptoms and preventing complications. I'm reaching out to all of you to ensure baby Colton has the best medical attention and treatment possible. Matt and Hannah also have a little girl named Alayna she is 3 years old. I know there is no amount of money in the world that can take away the pain they are suffering from, but we can make medical expenses less worrisome. Please say a pray for baby Colton and his family as they go through this heartbreaking journey.


Organizer and beneficiary
Cameron Chemsak
Organizer
Glassport, PA
Matthew Brown
Beneficiary