Her Story

Sofia

Bringing smiles daily

Born February 2021
Diagnosis SMA-PME

Sisters in life, sisters in the fight

Born in February 2021, Sofia is the younger sister of Megan — both of whom are part of our SMA-PME community. Their family's strength in the face of this double diagnosis is nothing short of extraordinary.

Sofia and Megan share the same rare genetic condition — a heartbreaking reality that has made their family's journey doubly challenging, and their love and resilience doubly remarkable. Both sisters carry mutations in the ASAH1 gene, causing the acid ceramidase deficiency that defines SMA-PME.

Sofia's full story is coming soon, shared with her family's blessing. Like her sister, she is a daily reminder of why SMA-PME research cannot wait — and of the thousands of small moments of joy that her family fights to protect.

We encourage you to read Megan's story, learn more about the disease, and join the community of families and researchers who refuse to give up. Sofia is why we do this work.

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For Sofia.
For every child like her.

Sofia's story is one of ten in our global community — each a reminder of why SMA-PME research cannot wait. Your support funds the science that could change everything for children living with this devastating disease.