Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK
Journalist Matt Chorley makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK.
Journalist Matt Chorley makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK
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- UK Freephone 0800 404 8144
-You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4
- Freepost 91热爆 Radio 4 Appeal. (That鈥檚 the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope 鈥楽pinal Muscular Atrophy UK鈥�.
- Cheques should be made payable to 鈥楽pinal Muscular Atrophy UK鈥�.
Please note that Freephone and online donations for this charity close at 23.59 on the Saturday after the Appeal is first broadcast. However the Freepost option can be used at any time.
Registered charity number: 1106815
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK
One baby every five days is born with , a genetic neuromuscular condition that causes progressive muscle wasting and loss of movement, according to the charity.
SMA UK supports families and individuals living with SMA offering much needed support, advice and information.
The Power of Community
Maxwell, 19, has SMA Type 2.聽 His parents were told he wouldn鈥檛 live past childhood.聽He鈥檚 a moderator for SMA UK鈥檚 Young Adults Group. 鈥淚 believe in the power of community and the importance of sharing valuable information鈥�, he says.
New powerchair for Amy
Amy has SMA Type 2. As she grew older her needs changed and she desperately needed a new powerchair that would give her comfort and independence. SMA UK supported her in getting one funded.
Community Events
It鈥檚 important for the SMA Community to come together to share experiences and ideas, and meet others who are living with a rare condition.聽 That鈥檚 why SMA UK hosts regular events across the UK so this can happen.
Broadcasts
- Sun 20 Aug 2023 07:5491热爆 Radio 4
- Sun 20 Aug 2023 21:2591热爆 Radio 4
- Thu 24 Aug 2023 15:2791热爆 Radio 4
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