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Monthly Archives: April 2010

Stop SMA’s Grant Funding to Support Dr. Swoboda’s Research

Posted on April 25, 2010 by admin

Every day in March, members of Andy’s Army took a few moments to place an online vote for Stop SMA  in the $250K  Pepsi Refresh Project. Thanks to your support, Stop SMA now is an official grant recipient. The non-profit … Continue reading →

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For Abby

Posted on April 17, 2010 by admin

Today we learned that Andy’s friend, Abby Judge, lost her battle with SMA. A brave fighter, Abby was 21 months old. I have been e-mailing her mom, Laurie, just this week about the realities that we face when confronted by … Continue reading →

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Andy’s Army Featured in TV Documentary

Posted on April 10, 2010 by admin

The producers of the award-winning “Florida Crossroads” documentary series, which airs statewide on PBS stations, dedicated a half-hour episode of the series to telling Andy’s story, along with the stories of several other families in the Tampa Bay Area who … Continue reading →

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Please Sign the Petition to Cure SMA!

Posted on April 8, 2010 by admin

Andy should have celebrated his 15-month birthday today, if not for SMA. Please think of him – and all of the children with this disease – and please sign the Petition to Cure SMA at www.PetitionToCureSMA.com. This petition is in … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Easter

Posted on April 3, 2010 by admin

A year ago this weekend, four of my dearest girlfriends traveled from all over the country to meet Andy. They spent the weekend fawning over him, preparing freezer meals, and helping around the house. They patiently helped me feed Andy, … Continue reading →

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