FightSMA Chapter: FightSMA Mechanicsville (VA)
Upcoming Events:
$18 for 18 years
CELEBRATE WITH US!!
"$18 for 18 years"
When Andrew was diagnosed with SMA at 8 months, the Doctors told us he would be lucky to see his 8th birthday. Here we are today, getting ready to celebrate 18 miraculous years. 18th birthdays are normally a big deal, but to us this is a REALLY big deal, miracle and blessing and one we don't want to forget!
I have been wanting to celebrate Andrew's birthday in a special way and after reading a heart-warming story about another little girl living with SMA and how her family will be celebrating her upcoming 36 month birthday, I was inspired! We are so grateful and blessed to be celebrating this milestone of a birthday with Andrew and thanking God for all the family and friends and miracles along the way!
I am one mom fighting for the life of her child and the countless other children and families affected by this disease. I don't want any other parent to have to count their child's life in months or face the fear of losing their child. I want a treatment and a cure to be found NOW and I'm asking you to help me!
Would you join me in honoring an amazing young man and a miraculous 18 years with an $18 donation to FightSMA?
Click here to donate online - simple, fast and totally secure.
Many thanks for your support!
Thank you!
Carice Smith (Andrew's mom : )
Past Events:
Date: March 26, 2010
Time: 7:00 - 11:00 PM
Location: Main Street Station, Richmond, Virginia
The first-ever "Party with a Purpose" was a huge success and a grand time was had by all! We're excited to tell you, that thanks to your efforts, we raised just under $33,000 for research for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)!
Living with SMA can often leave families feeling alone and far removed from the real world and the normalcy of life, but standing up there in front of so many of our friends and family, we truly felt the love for us and for Andrew. It's that love and sense of community that gives us the energy to keep fighting...and we will...until no other parent has to count their child's life in months...sometimes days. Together we will make a difference and we will find a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy!
On behalf of our family and all the families tirelessly working to raise funds and create awareness for SMA...thank you! Whether you attended the party or made a donation, your continued support and dedication to our family and our efforts warms our hearts and gives us the strength to keep fighting year after year.
With love & gratitude, Wayne, Carice & Andrew
Celebrating 10 years!
Date: March 7, 2009
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: New Highland Baptist Church
Address: 9200 New Ashcake Road, Mechanicsville, VA
For all the details of the event, click here.
Photos from the Evening
9th Annual Strike Out SMA Bowl-A-Thon
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We're helping Andrew fight SMA...one strike at a time! Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008 Time: Bowling and Fun begin at Noon Location: AMF Hanover Lanes Thank you to everyone who came out and who supported the 9th Strike Out SMA Bowl-A-Thon! |
8th Annual Strike Out SMA Bowl-A-Thon
Saturday, March 4, 2006
11:30AM - 2:00PM
AMF Hanover Lanes
Another successful Strike Out SMA Bowl-A-Thon as supporters came out to the AMF Hanover Lanes for extreme bowling, music & dancing hosted by local DJ Bill "Ev'ryday" Holliday, games, clowns, prizes, and more.
Thanks to everyone who helped Andrew Creighton and the countless other children living with SMA raise critical funds for research and created much needed awareness for the little known killer, Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Press:
The Mechanicsville Local: Local family to meet with Congressional Representatives (April 24, 2007)
The Mechanicsville Local: Family still fighting to find a cure (March 15, 2006)
Richmond Times Dispatch: Mother, son team up to fight SMA (February 12, 2006)
The Smith Family
 Meet Carice Smith and her son Andrew in this 2004 interview. Click here to view Window Media Video file. Don't have the player, click here to download latest version. |
 Carice and Andrew |
 Andrew and Family (2005) |
 Andrew and Friends (2005) |