The SMA Trust

The SMA Trust is dedicated to finding a cure and treatments for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a progressive, genetic, neuromuscular condition, causing gradual weakness in the muscles we use for sitting, standing, walking, using our arms/hands as well as swallowing and breathing.  There are 3 main types of SMA – Type 1 is the most severe and also the most common. 

This little-known condition is the leading genetic cause of death in infan...