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Sen. Ortt Walks for a Cure
Robert G. Ortt
August 1, 2015
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ISSUE:
- Families
- Disability
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There was a sea of purple showing support for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, or SMA, at Beaver Island State Park Saturday morning. Karen Shiesley started the walk a few years ago for her grandson Kale who’s battling the rare disease. Senator Ortt was proud to speak about a bill that originated out of Congressman Collins’ subcommittee. The 21st Century Cures Act would help develop effective treatments more quickly that could eventually lead to a cure.
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