News
January 17, 2019
Cure SMA is Thrilled to Launch Its New and Refreshed Endurance Program: Team Cure SMA
Start 2019 Strong by becoming a Team Cure SMA runner, registering a team or donating to a race today.
Team Cure SMA is an endurance program designed to connect runners and cyclists with Cure SMA. Cure SMA, is a 501(c)3...
Topics: Community & Awareness, Events & Fundraising, Front Page News
January 16, 2019
Be A Part of Cure SMA's Valentine's Day Advocacy Campaign and Support the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act
With Valentine’s Day rapidly approaching, we are showing our love for the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act! Take action to support this very important bill by sending a Valentine’s Day card to your Members of Congress.
Valentine’s...
Topics: Community & Awareness, Advocacy, Front Page News
January 16, 2019
Heather Tomko on Goal-Setting for the New Year
Heather Tomko, Ms. Wheelchair USA 2018, shares her tips for starting 2019 strong. Thank you to Heather for contributing to Cure SMA's Start 2019 Strong initiative!
I’m not traditionally a big “New Year’s Resolutions” type of person. I...
Topics: Community & Awareness, Front Page News
January 15, 2019
Fall 2018 Issue of Directions Now Available
The Fall 2018 issue of Directions is now available online. Please visit our Support & Care Publications page to download this issue or past issues of...
Topics: Community & Awareness, Support & Care, Front Page News
January 15, 2019
Congratulations to the Winners of Cure SMA's Video Contest!
Cure SMA recently hosted a video contest to raise SMA awareness and provide the opportunity for teens and young adults (aged 12 to 21) to share their experiences. The purpose of this contest is to raise awareness about the impact that SMA has on teens and young adults, and the strategies used...
Topics: Community & Awareness, Front Page News
January 10, 2019
Community Spotlight: Rebecca Smith and Micah Biello
When Micah Biello was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 1, no one in his family knew about the disease. Now four years later, Micah’s parents, grandparents, and other family members lead a Cure SMA Walk-n-Roll team named Micah’s Milers. The family has rallied around...
Topics: Community & Awareness, Advocacy, Front Page News
January 7, 2019
Genentech, Roche and PTC Therapeutics Provide Update on Regulatory Filing for Risdiplam
On January 7th, PTC Therapeutics, Inc. provided a corporate update, which will be detailed as part of the company's presentation at the 37th Annual J.P. Morgan...
Topics: Clinical Trials, Research, Front Page News
January 7, 2019
Teen and Young Adult Survey Extended Through January 21st
Are you or a family member between the ages of 12 and 25? Do you want to share your opinion on living with SMA and what is important to you regarding treatment options?
In late November, Cure SMA launched the SMA Teen and Young Adult Clinical Meaningfulness Survey. Anyone with SMA...
Topics: Support & Care, Research, Front Page News
January 3, 2019
Community Spotlight: The Jankowski Family
It has been a little over two years since doctors told Chris and Kelly Jankowski that their first-born son, William, had spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type I. In the immediate wake of diagnosis, Cure SMA was able to help provide the Jankowskis with the resources to help them make decisions...
Topics: Community & Awareness, Front Page News
January 2, 2019
Cure SMA Announces Expanded Phase 3 of SMA Industry Collaboration
Cure SMA is pleased to announce the launch of an expanded Phase 3 of our SMA Industry Collaboration. The SMA Industry Collaboration is a multi-faceted partnership that brings together pharmaceutical companies, Cure SMA, and other nonprofit...
Topics: Our Impact, Research, Front Page News