Released on = March 2, 2007, 7:43 am

Press Release Author = EndGame Public Relations

Industry = Non Profit

Press Release Summary = Events on the same night in Georgia and Alabama raised
$70,000 for spinal muscular atrophy research. The money will be used by Fight SMA
(www.fightsma.org) to work toward a treatment or cure for the deadly genetic
disease.

Press Release Body = Richmond, Virginia (March 2, 2007) - Two charity events held
nearly 150 miles apart recently spelled success for research into spinal muscular
atrophy (SMA). The events raised a total of approximately $70,000, thanks to the
dedication and hard work of volunteers from Georgia and Alabama. The volunteers
were working to fund Fight SMA, an international organization dedicated to finding a
treatment or cure for SMA. FightSMA will direct those funds to researchers doing
work that could eventually spell the end of the disease that kills more children
under two than any other genetic disorder.

The events, Birmingham SMAsquerade 2007 and SMAsquerade SMArdi Gras in Atlanta were
each held on February 17, 2007. "SMAsquerade" is a signature fundraiser for
FightSMA, and similar events have been held around the country by other chapters of
the organization

"We're very thankful for what these dedicated families and supporters from Atlanta
and Alabama have accomplished," said FightSMA president Martha Slay. "The hard work
they have invested in these two events paid off, and will benefit everyone working
to fight spinal muscular atrophy."

In Atlanta, the event was held at the Trolley Barn in historic Inman Park. Guests
arrived via trolley provided by Chattahoochee Trolley Company. They were
entertained by honorary emcee Alpha Trivett from the radio station WSB FM and by
music from Atlanta\'s own Livin\' Large. The signature piece from the night's silent
auction was a spectacular multi-media painting by author, artist, and SMA dad Danny
Schnitzlein.

Meanwhile, in the next state, organizers of Birmingham SMAsquerade were not to be
outdone. This event was held at Ted\'s Garage, a 1920\'s Warehouse with cool classic
and vintage cars on display. Guests enjoyed hors d\'oeurves, a silent auction, and
music by Lava Lamp, the preeminent 70\'s band in the southeast.

Planning for the SMAsquerade event to be held in Richmond, Virginia is already
underway. The theme this year will be SMAsquerade: Make Tracks! It is scheduled
for October 13 in the Thalhimer Pavilion at Science Museum of Virginia.

About Fight SMA
Headquartered in Richmond, VA, Fight SMA (also known as Andrew\'s Buddies) is an
international nonprofit group dedicated to accelerating research for a treatment or
a cure for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a neuromuscular disorder that kills more
babies than any other genetic disease. For more information on spinal muscular
atrophy and Fight SMA, please visit www.fightsma.org.

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Web Site = http://www.fightsma.org

Contact Details = Steve Mullen
EndGame Public Relations
steve @ endgamepr.com