FightSMA (Andrew's Buddies)

FightSMA's core mission is to strategically accelerate research toward treatment and cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).

Andrew's Buddies Corporation (also known as "FightSMA") was created to accelerate the search for a treatment and cure for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the number-one inherited cause of infant death. The organization pursues this objective by raising awareness and funding for SMA research.

For more information, please visit: www.fightsma.org
or e-mail Caroline Gibson, Public Affairs Coordinator: carolinegibson@fightsma.com

1. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) kills more babies than any other genetic disease.

2. SMA results in muscle weakness, and in severe cases, the loss of ability to swallow, breathe, and even smile.

3. The gene that causes SMA is carried by 7 million Americans - and most don't know it.

4. SMA is incurable, untreatable, fatal, and underfunded.

5. FightSMA works with leading SMA scientists from around the world, helping to articulate and support a focused research strategy.