Mary, 8 years old
Spinal Muscular Atrophy – SMA Type 3
We no longer have the strength to fight….💔
We no longer have the strength to fight….💔
When Mary turned 1.5 years old, our battle began, and it continues to this day… Shortly after our daughter’s first steps, we noticed that Mary had a peculiar gait and flat feet. We didn’t anticipate anything serious; we thought that visits to the physiotherapist would solve her walking problems. However, Mary’s health gradually deteriorated. When she turned 2, she developed knock knees, and suddenly she started falling while walking. We began drifting between home and the hospital. Every two months, we spent three weeks there, where our daughter underwent a series of tests and rehabilitation. The results of most tests were promising, but the myography, which measures muscle strength, indicated a weakness in her leg muscles.
When Mary turned 1.5 years old, our battle began, and it continues to this day… Shortly after our daughter’s first steps, we noticed that Mary had a peculiar gait and flat feet. We didn’t anticipate anything serious; we thought that visits to the physiotherapist would solve her walking problems. However, Mary’s health gradually deteriorated. When she turned 2, she developed knock knees, and suddenly she started falling while walking. We began drifting between home and the hospital. Every two months, we spent three weeks there, where our daughter underwent a series of tests and rehabilitation. The results of most tests were promising, but the myography, which measures muscle strength, indicated a weakness in her leg muscles.
We need your support…
Numerous visits to geneticists did not bring us any closer to finding a diagnosis. Some doctors discouraged us, claiming that searching for a genetic diagnosis was pointless and that there are no cures for genetic diseases. But how could we give up when our child’s health and life were at stake? We felt like no one understood our pain. It wasn’t until Mary turned 4 that we finally received the correct diagnosis – SMA type 3 (Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 3). The diagnosis stunned us, bringing the worst scenarios to mind, but we knew it was the only gateway to fighting for our daughter’s life!
We need your support…
Numerous visits to geneticists did not bring us any closer to finding a diagnosis. Some doctors discouraged us, claiming that searching for a genetic diagnosis was pointless and that there are no cures for genetic diseases. But how could we give up when our child’s health and life were at stake? We felt like no one understood our pain. It wasn’t until Mary turned 4 that we finally received the correct diagnosis – SMA type 3 (Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 3). The diagnosis stunned us, bringing the worst scenarios to mind, but we knew it was the only gateway to fighting for our daughter’s life!
Save Mary with us!
Although the medication Spinraza, which Mary was taking, stopped the progression of the disease, regaining lost functions required immense effort. We started intensive rehabilitation: swimming pools, massages, orthopedic support, verticalization, modern wheelchairs… Mary has already received 10 Spinraza injections, which are administered directly into her spine. In the meantime, she has grown stronger – she uses orthoses more frequently and is more resilient. We would be very grateful if you would support us in the fight for our daughter’s health and mobility! – Mary’s parents…
Mary, 8 years old
Spinal Muscular Atrophy – SMA Type 3
Save Mary with us!
Although the medication Spinraza, which Mary was taking, stopped the progression of the disease, regaining lost functions required immense effort. We started intensive rehabilitation: swimming pools, massages, orthopedic support, verticalization, modern wheelchairs… Mary has already received 10 Spinraza injections, which are administered directly into her spine. In the meantime, she has grown stronger – she uses orthoses more frequently and is more resilient. We would be very grateful if you would support us in the fight for our daughter’s health and mobility! – Mary’s parents…