Gianna’s steps of determination: conquering SMA (includes audio story)

In the heartwarming audio story “Gianna’s Steps of Determination: Conquering SMA,” follow the remarkable life of a spirited little girl named Gianna, who faces the daily challenges of living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Gianna’s grandmother, Sonia Agostini, the voice behind this touching narrative, sheds light on the family’s emotional journey. She shares that the organization they’ve been a part of is a beacon of hope in the fight against SMA.

Gianna was diagnosed at just one-year-old, missing crucial developmental milestones, but with the support of Cure SMA, she continues to inspire everyone around her with her unwavering determination to walk on her own.

The journey against SMA is a difficult one, as the disease cruelly robs individuals of their physical strength, impacting basic functions like walking, swallowing, and breathing. But Gianna’s grandmother reminds us that despite the challenges, there is reason for optimism.

The audio story underlines the guidance from Cure SMA, an organization dedicated to funding research and driving therapies that are reshaping the course of SMA. Listeners are invited to join the fundraising effort, knowing that together, everyone has the power to make a difference, meet the ever-changing needs of those with SMA, and build a brighter future for generations to come.

Gianna’s resilience and her family’s unwavering support are the central themes of this inspiring audio story. Through their courage, witness the strength of the human spirit and the power of collective action as they walk and roll towards a future where SMA is not just a challenge, but a conquerable obstacle.

Bianca Sanz is a bilingual journalist at Florida International University who has a passion for video creation. She was a writer, anchor and producer for Immaculata La-Salle High School's LionsTV and editor of its newspaper, the Royal Courier. Sanz will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communications and media in Spring 2024.