I’ve written plenty about how hard I work to keep healthy and prevent emergencies. I work just as hard…
Ari Anderson
Ari Anderson resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was diagnosed with SMA type I at 6 months old in 1982. At the time, the prognosis was almost hopeless. Today's medical therapies have changed the prognosis to hopeful. Yet, the rest of society has a long way to catch up in how they see people with SMA. Through his column, “Soaring With Hope,” Ari shares how he changes views through advocacy, innovative technology, and determination. He inspires hope by helping others rise above their hardships. No matter who you are, through his conversational style of writing, you may find that you have experienced the same feelings and emotions throughout your life as Ari has!
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Articles by Ari Anderson
Anyone can experience ironic twists and turns in life, and those of us with SMA are no exception. In…
No matter what SMA throws at me, people invest so much into my care that hardly anything keeps me…
SMA has certainly given me the privilege of seeing cool gadgets and cutting-edge technology evolve over time. For instance,…
In addition to moving into my new home in February, I’ve been experiencing several other major changes. I’ve been bracing…
Now that I’ve been living in my new house for a month, I better understand what I love about…
Memories are like windows that look inward. Living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) certainly adds a special framework to…
The weather can affect those of us with SMA in ways that many people wouldn’t think of. For example,…
As I reflect on 2024, I see that some great things have happened for me. I’m trying to figure out…
Many things help me live with SMA, but light plays a special role in my life. There is actual…