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Anna, Type 2, in her powerchair (website circle)

Anna’s Story

After fleeing the war in Ukraine, Anna, who has SMA Type 2, was in desperate need of a powerchair here in the UK. Read her story and find out how our Support & Outreach Team was able to help.

Image shows an adult man, who has SMA, sitting in his wheelchair holding an ice cream in one hand, and a drink in the other.

Disability Trolling: How To Deal With Negative Comments Online

Ross has written a recent blog about some of the negative comments he’s been receiving online, and gives his top tips for how to deal with this.

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Steven – My Experience with SMA

Steven shares his experiences, from growing up and school, to his career and living independently.

Hayleigh

Hayleigh’s story

As part of SMA Awareness Month 2022, Hayleigh shared her story about a particularly difficult time she and her family went through, and the importance of the specialist healthcare they experienced, over 20 years ago.

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Luis’ Story

Luis shared his thoughts for SMA Awareness Month in 2022.

Image shows an adult man, who has SMA, sitting in his wheelchair with a view behind him of the sea.

Life Updates from Ross

Ross shared some updates on his blog, including how he’s been pushing himself out of his comfort zone.