Cyclist rides across Canada to raise funds and awareness of genetic diseases – Winnipeg | globalnews.ca
A man is cycling across Canada to raise awareness and funds for research into a genetic disease for which many patients cannot access treatment. Bernard McNeil’s grandson Malik suffers from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a nerve condition that affects a person’s ability to make voluntary movements. Due to inactivity, muscles weaken and tighten. The disorder … Read more