#127: Kevan Chandler, author, traveler, and nonprofit founder

#127: Kevan Chandler, author, traveler, and nonprofit founder

In episode 127, host Kevin Schaefer talks with Kevan Chandler, founder of the nonprofit organization We Carry Kevan. In 2016, Kevan used an adaptive backpack so that his friends could carry him on a trip across Europe. This adventure formed the basis of his nonprofit. Kevan is now an author, speaker, and world traveler. He has SMA type 2, and he currently lives in Indiana with his wife, Katie.

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Problems With Metabolising Fat Molecules Are Worrisome In SMA Children & Being Inspirational

Problems With Metabolising Fat Molecules Are Worrisome In SMA Children & Being Inspirational

SMA News Today’s Director of Multichannel Content, Michael Morale, discusses a study that states that problems with metabolising fat molecules are evident and worrisome in SMA children and Forums Director Kevin Schaefer talks about when people call him “inspirational.”

9 Loka 20199min

#43 - Interview With Jeff Olander

#43 - Interview With Jeff Olander

In episode 43, host Kevin Schaefer interviews Jeff Olander from Raleigh, North Carolina. Jeff is a PhD student at UNC-Chapel Hill, studying physics. He talks in this interview about his education, career goals, and his life with SMA Type 2.

1 Loka 201949min

Macedonian Gaucher Activist For Rare Disease Patients & Getting Ready For The Cold

Macedonian Gaucher Activist For Rare Disease Patients & Getting Ready For The Cold

We discuss a Macedonian Gaucher activist, whose publicizing the plight of rare disease patients. Although fall and winter are her least favorite seasons, DeAnn finds being prepared can help the transition. She shares what she does to welcome, or at least tolerate the change of seasons. Are you interested in learning more about the latest treatment for spinal muscular atrophy? Visit TreatSMA.com to see how this treatment works, hear about family stories, and learn about the steps to starting treatment. Visit TreatSMA.com

30 Syys 20198min

European Spinraza Label Updated to Reflect Long-Term Benefits & Trending Topics

European Spinraza Label Updated to Reflect Long-Term Benefits & Trending Topics

We discuss how the European Spinraza label was updated to reflect long-term benefits in broad ranges of SMA patients and Community Development Manager Kevin Schaefer talks about some of the trending topics in the SMA News Today forums. Are you interested in learning more about the latest treatment for spinal muscular atrophy? Visit TreatSMA.com to see how this treatment works, hear about family stories, and learn about the steps to starting treatment. Visit TreatSMA.com.

27 Syys 20197min

High Chance Of Scoliosis Surgery in Types 1C and 2 & Superheroes With Disabilities

High Chance Of Scoliosis Surgery in Types 1C and 2 & Superheroes With Disabilities

SMA News Today’s Director of Multichannel Content, Michael Morale, discusses a Dutch study that states there is a high probability of scoliosis surgery found for SMA types 1C, and 2. Community Development Manager Kevin Schaefer talks about a new memoir by disability rights activist Keah Brown.

25 Syys 20198min

Spinraza Gives Babies With Type 1 SMA Hope For a Healthy Life in North Macedonia

Spinraza Gives Babies With Type 1 SMA Hope For a Healthy Life in North Macedonia

We discuss how Spinraza gives babies with type 1 SMA in North Macedonia hope for a healthy life. Also, SMA News Today’s forums moderator, DeAnn Runge, shares how service dogs were introduced into her life, and how service dog fraud jeopardizes their role. Are you interested in learning more about the latest treatment for spinal muscular atrophy? Visit TreatSMA.com to see how this treatment works, hear about family stories, and learn about the steps to starting treatment. Visit TreatSMA.com.

23 Syys 20196min

Phase 2 Trial Shows Presymptomatic Spinraza Treatment to SMA Children Reaching Milestones

Phase 2 Trial Shows Presymptomatic Spinraza Treatment to SMA Children Reaching Milestones

Community Development Manager Kevin Schaefer talks about some of the trending topics in the SMA News Today forums. We discuss how a phase 2 trial shows presymptomatic Spinraza treatment leads to SMA children reaching otherwise unachievable milestones. Are you interested in learning more about the latest treatment for spinal muscular atrophy? Visit TreatSMA.com to see how this treatment works, hear about family stories, and learn about the steps to starting treatment. Visit TreatSMA.com.

20 Syys 20196min

The World’s First Alport Stamp is a Macedonian Mom’s Latest Win for Rare Disease Patients

The World’s First Alport Stamp is a Macedonian Mom’s Latest Win for Rare Disease Patients

Community Development Manager Kevin Schaefer talks about some of the trending topics in the SMA News Today forums. SMA News Today’s Director of Multichannel Content, Michael Morale, discusses how the world’s first Alport stamp is a Macedonian mom’s latest win for rare disease patients.

18 Syys 20199min

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