Super Sid & SMA | Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 Awareness & Fundraising Story

Super Sid & SMA is a short awareness film introducing Sidney and his family’s journey with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA Type 1). Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic condition that affects the motor neurons responsible for movement, breathing and muscle strength. SMA Type 1 is the most severe form, usually diagnosed in infancy and requiring specialised medical care and equipment to support daily life. In this short introduction, Sidney’s parents Sophie and Aden explain: • What Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 is • How Sidney was diagnosed • The specialised equipment required for his care • The challenges families face when support and funding are limited • Why fundraising and community support are so important This film is a condensed version of the full documentary Super Sid & SMA, created so that businesses, charities and individuals can quickly understand Sidney’s story and why support for families affected by SMA matters. If you would like to learn more about Sidney’s journey or support fundraising efforts for his care, please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/h... To watch the full documentary about Sidney’s story:    • Super Sid & SMA | Spinal Muscular Atrophy ...   Sharing this film helps raise awareness of Spinal Muscular Atrophy and supports families living with SMA. #spinalmuscularatrophy #sma #smatype1 #raredisease #documentary #smauk