Meet Oli - an outgoing and sociable 11-year-old boy with SMA
Oli is a chatty, outgoing, and sociable 11-year-old boy, who loves football and gaming, especially Fortnite. Oli is like any other...
All for Ella - and an independent life despite of her CP
Ella is a cheerful, expressive and social 3 ½-year-old girl. She loves exploring the world in her NF-Walker. Despite a CP diagnosis,...
Meet Sophia - a charming 5-year-old
Sophia is a charming little 5-year-old girl with a big personality. “She’s exceptionally smart and difficult to argue with; she’s...
[Video] Aisha’s story: Living with SMA
Being diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) does not necessarily mean that you cannot achieve great success and to lead a happy...
What is SMA?
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder characterized by muscle weakness and muscles wasting away (atrophy), which affects...
[Video] A somersault turned life on its head
Morten suffered a serious spinal cord injury after a pool accident, but with targeted training and a can-do attitude, he can today...
What is spinal cord injury?
Every year, around the world, up to 500 000 people suffer a spinal cord injury (SCI). The spinal cord is the major bundle of nerves...
What is cerebral palsy?
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong non-progressive neurological condition affecting a person’s ability to move and maintain balance and...
A very ordinary life… in a rather unusual Covid-19 time
I, Elin, am the mother of three amazing adolescent and grown-up girls. Our youngest child in the family, Sofie, is 15 years old and...