STRIVING FOR MORE: A PERSONAL SMA STORY

Individuals living with SMA know that muscle is nothing to be taken for granted. The realities of SMA make them all too aware that muscle shapes almost every part of daily life. It’s the engine behind breathing and swallowing, brushing your teeth, lifting a cup, or climbing a single step. This video looks at what muscle strength really means and why it matters so much. It helps us better understand the toll that SMA muscle wasting and muscle fatigue symptoms can take over time.

Striving for More introduces us to three individuals living with SMA: Mckenna, a teen learning new routines; Lyza, a young adult navigating independence with support; and Bear, a young boy and his family, adapting to their world together. Their stories show how much thought and heart go into each day—the tools, the small adjustments, the creative workarounds, and the determination to keep moving forward. Strength isn’t just physical; it’s also emotional and practical. Watch the video to see how even seemingly small gains can become meaningful steps toward greater independence in SMA.