Sammy Cavallaro

• Activist Sammy Cavallaro awarded Quebec National Assembly’s Medal of Honour

  A young West Island activist and advocate for people with disabilities was awarded the National Assembly’s medal of honour Wednesday.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2022
  
• Quebec approves ‘life-changing’ treatment for patients with Type 2 and 3 spinal muscular atrophy

  Quebec has announced that SMA Type 2 and 3 patients will now have access to Spinraza.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2018
  
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• Families fighting for ‘life-changing’ treatment for children with spinal muscular atrophy

  Families with children who have Type 2 and 3 spinal muscular atrophy are asking the government to cover an expensive but 'life-changing' drug.

  Canada

  Nov 7, 2018
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• Defying the odds and climbing mountains to advance SMA research

  Sammy Cavallaro may only be 16-years-old, but he’s already an accomplished fundraiser and ardent activist for those living with disabilities.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2017