Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness

Spinal Muscular Atrophy is a neurodegenerative condition that is hereditary and is caused by a deficiency of the motor neuron protein SMN which affects the motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, causing problems with eating, breathing, crawling, walking. August is the time when we try to raise awareness, share resources, and educate the community […]

Spina Bifida Colorado Education Series

The SB Education Day team is putting on another event for the Spina Bifida community. This session will be on zoom and will have the following topics: - Accessibility and wheelchair friendly places in Colorado - Learning about kidney stones  - An interactive surprise game to have some fun! Please RSVP at the google form here: […]

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

While childhood cancer is rare, it is the leading cause of disease-related death past infancy in children and adolescents. Every September, advocacy organizations, healthcare institutions, patients, and families raise awareness for childhood cancer.

Summer Low Sensory Mornings at Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Garden at York Street 1007 York Street, Denver, CO

Experience Denver Botanic Gardens without the crowds. This therapeutic horticulture program is intended to give individuals and families who prefer a quiet, less crowded environment a chance to experience the Gardens with limited attendance. Explore on your own and learn about other sensory-based programming that will inspire curiosity and awaken your senses, like our Sensory […]

World Duchenne Awareness Day

One in 5000 newborn boys in the world is affected by a rare and fatal disease: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Seems like a small group, but the 250.000 patients around the globe think big and have big dreams. Duchenne Parents have set up organizations in their countries, and all of them work day by day to guarantee access […]