Families of SMA and Nationwide Children's hospital have agreed to a 3-year cooperative agreement in the amount of $3,752,462 to help further fund pre-clinical drug development of Dr. Brian Kaspar's Gene Therapy program.
Press Release from Families of SMA:
http://www.fsma.org/LatestNews/index.cfm?ID=7638&TYPE=1150
If you would like to make a personal contribution towards Dr. Kaspar's Gene Therapy program you may do so through Sophia's Cure Foundation. Thank you as always for your continued love & support of Avery and all of her SMA friends & their families.
If you would like to make a personal contribution towards Dr. Kaspar's Gene Therapy program you may do so through Sophia's Cure Foundation. Thank you as always for your continued love & support of Avery and all of her SMA friends & their families.
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| Pictured (from left to right) at Dr. Kaspar's labs in Nationwide Children's Hospital: Avery's friend/donor, Avery's Dad & Mom, Dr. Brian Kaspar, & Sophia's Dad (Vincent Gaynor). |
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contacts, and talking to your friends/co-workers. The more people who are aware of SMA, the less likely future children will be affected by SMA, and the more likely there will be a cure for Avery's friends who already have SMA!
contacts, and talking to your friends/co-workers. The more people who are aware of SMA, the less likely future children will be affected by SMA, and the more likely there will be a cure for Avery's friends who already have SMA!
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Very good news, indeed! Always in my heart and prayers, xo
ReplyDeleteFantastic news and I can't say it's totally because of Avery that the test was done but I'm watching A Baby Story but a genetic counselor suggested that a couple have the test done early in her pregnancy. Turns out mom was a carrier even though it didn't appear that dad was. Her amnio came back okay but as soon as I heard them mention the test I thought of your daughter and your family and the reach she will continue to have.
ReplyDeleteThis is such wonderful news. I am so happy to see that Avery is continuing her good work. We think of her often.
ReplyDeleteYeah!!!!!! Your daddy posted this on my 40th birthday. What great news and a great birthday present! Much love to Avery and mommmy and daddy!
ReplyDeleteCheryl in Missouri
I carried your family in my heart today as you remember your beautiful little girl. Many, many prayers for you and Avery.
ReplyDeleteAlways,
Melissa, Avery's SMAn
Xoxo