Luke 18:1 Foundation
One movement. One cure for SMA.
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The Luke 18:1 Foundation mission is to work together as a community to find a cure for SMA through: raising awareness, funding research, and supporting individuals and families
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About SMA
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness and wasting due to the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord. It's caused by a mutation in the SMN1 gene, which leads to low levels of a protein needed for muscle control.
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1 in 15k
SMA affects approximately 1 in 15,000 babies and can affect any race or gender
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There are 3 FDA approved treatments for SMA but no cure yet.
1 in 50
1 in every 50 Americans is a genetic carrier for SMA
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