Help for today, hope for tomorrow

The Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy is the only national charity in the UK dedicated both to supporting people affected by SMA, and investing in essential research into causes, treatments and eventually a cure for the condition.

What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy?

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a condition that affects the nerves in an area of the spinal cord called the anterior horn. These nerve cells become damaged, breaking the link between the brain and the muscles. As a result, the muscles can't be used and become wasted or atrophied.

The JTSMA is proud to be a Founder Member of The International Alliance for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (IASMA) and the International SMA Patient Registry