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Shea Megale is a beautiful little 13 year old girl who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). One in every 6,000 babies is born with SMA. Furthermore, one in every 40 people carries the gene that causes SMA. That means the child of two carriers has a 1 in 4 chance of developing SMA.
For the past 10 years, the "Walk for Shea" has been organized in an effort to raise public awareness about this illness and to, hopefully, find a cure. All proceeds raised from this event are dedicated to research for this disease which has no cure to date. The entire family can participate in this event - strollers and friendly dogs are welcome! The 10th Annual Walk for Shea, was held on April 29, 2007 -- Nearly 600 people participated and more than $20,000 was raised. To date the walk has raised close to $150,000.00 -- all of which has gone to to helping raise awareness of SMA and to help fund research.
Shea
is currently recuperating at home from major surgery. But before going to the
hospital, she participated in fund-raising campaigns that raised money for two
charities and matched a disabled soldier with a companion dog. Watch the video
below, from a wounded war hero who now has a companion dog, thanks in part to
Shea's fund-raising efforts.
For more information on Shea's latest fund-raising efforts, click on the article below: The
11th Annual “WALK FOR SHEA” Megale The 11th annual "Walk for Shea" Megale was held on Sunday, April 27, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. at the Virginia Run Community Center. Although it was raining hard Saturday night the rain held off for the walk.
Shea and Mercer are on the back of City buses!
Shea and Mercer on CBS! Shea and Mercer were recenlty on the CBS News. Eye To Eye: Shea Megale (CBS News) Marvelous Mercer! Shea is writing a series of books - all about what her Companion Dog, Mercer, does when she is asleep!
Marvelous Mercer #1 is now available at Barnes and Noble and online at Target
Shea and Mercer are in the Washington Post
On Monday, September 22nd, Shea and Mercer appeared in the "Style" section of the Washington Post. The aricle "The Tale of a Dog," can be accessed on the NEWS page of this site or via the link below:
Shea and Mercer At FAO Schwarz
On Saturday, September 29, 2007, Shea Megale hosted a book signing at FAO Schwarz in NYC. Click on the image above to view photos from the event. Shea & Mercer on the "Today Show!"
On Friday, September 27th, Shea, Mercer and Shea's mom were interviewed on the "Today Show" - Click on the link above to watch the interview
(click on picture for larger image) If you 'd like more information on the "Walk for Shea," please contact the Walk director, Mo Nieves. Donations can be sent and made payable to: The Shea Megale Fund
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