Since July, my family has been converting the garage space in our new house into my own bedroom, bathroom, kitchen,…
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
I bravely soar to meet the challenges of SMA with determination and a can-do attitude. But despite my positivity,…
A great relief comes when you’ve been working hard to get through an obstacle and finally see progress. Perseverance is…
I’m now in a season of life when things that were once taken apart are getting put back together.
Back in July, I wrote about the small apartment my mom and I used to live in before we…
To highlight SMA Awareness Month this August, I could go on and on describing the physical aspects of my…
On Sunday, I climbed another mountain, and I’m giving a prayer of thanks and saying, “Hip, hip, hooray!” Why?…
I’ve written many stories about hope, which has enabled me to climb mountains and achieve my goals. Throughout my…
I’ve been through a lot with SMA, but in April, I faced something different. Early that month, my mom…
I’ve written a lot about the support I’ve received from nurses and others. Although I always recognize the people…