On 28th Feb, I will be running the Kilimanjaro Marathon with my teammate and best friend Aliya, to help support our little champ, Ayden.

Shortly after his first birthday, Aliya's son Ayden, was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a devastating genetic condition that robbed him of his ability to walk, stand or sit independently. It means that he uses a wheelchair, and faces a future of progressive muscle wasting, loss of mobility and loss of motor function.

SMA is a neuromuscular condition that affects the nerves responsible for muscle function. It is the leading genetic killer of children under the age of two, affecting 1 in every 6,000 babies born in the UK each year. There is currently no cure.

But there is hope! Research scientists know what causes SMA and what needs to be done to develop effective therapies, and are on the verge of major breakthroughs. The SMA Trust is the only UK charity solely dedicated to funding medical research into SMA.

Please help us support Ayden and other children living with SMA!

Thank you so much for your support!

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