Special Mom Fights Against Multiple Diseases (Podcast Episode 5)
Andrea Smith keeps busy, and she does it helping seemingly as many people as possible. She’s the latest interview subject in the Fighting Back podcast, and we’re proud to tell the story of this amazing woman.
For almost her entire life, Andrea has had epilepsy. Her young son, meanwhile, has accommodative esotropia with strabismus, an eye disorder that can lead to partial blindness if not treated. Most people in her situation would have little time for helping others. Not Andrea. She not only helps others dealing with issues similar to those of her family, but also spends her time volunteering to help raise awareness and funds for research into spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a disease to which she has no direct connection. She’s also turned herself into a self-educated insurance expert who is willing to help anyone at any time who has been denied an insurance claim.
In Episode 5 of Fighting Back we talk to Andrea about the various causes she supports, how she got involved, and how she finds the time.
To contact Andrea to request help with an insurance claim, you can post a message on the FighterMom Community.
Fighting Back tells inspirational stories of people and families fighting serious or incurable diseases, and we love to hear from our listeners! If you have feedback, a comment or question, or are interested in having Fighting Back tell your story, please contact us via the Fight SMA contact page or leave us a voice mail message at 206-984-3669. You can also leave a message in the form of a comment on this blog as well. Finally, we’re also excited to now be featured on iTunes, and you can leave feedback there!
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