Today I want to talk more about my outlook on life, as well as yours. Hopefully, nobody who regularly reads…
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
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We all experience moments that change our destiny. For me, it might have been learning whether I had passed a…
I like the saying, “It’s always darkest before the dawn,” but I think it’s overused. We should come up with…
I’ve recently learned about two kinds of achievements in life. One is when you’re up a creek in a bad…
As Christmas and the end of the year draw near, I’m reflecting on what 2021 has meant to me.
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I enjoy writing for SMA News Today because it grants me a sense of freedom and independence. I basically…
Ever since I can remember, I’ve been taught that I am a soldier in this war against SMA. My destiny…