About Us

Brooke and Brielle have both been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type II.  There is no cure for this disease but the National Institute of Health believes a cure can be found within the next 5 years with proper funding. 

Our family has created this page to inform you about the disease, spread awareness and give updates about our life with SMA. 

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All donations will go towards Brooke and Brielle’s medical needs fund.

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All proceeds are donated to Brooke and Brielle’s medical fund!

Thank you Angi!


 

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Thank you Alex!

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Entries in Kalamazoo Gazette (1)

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Our family was featured in our local newspaper, The Kalamazoo Gazette!

Mattawan family looks to defy odds in fighting rare muscle disease afflicting 2 young sisters.

I can and I will.


This is the mantra that has driven the Kennedy family to find normalcy in an unforeseeable future.

Eric, Sarah and their two daughters, Brooke, 4, and Brielle, 5, are the epitome of an American family.

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MATTAWAN, MI — Eric Kennedy holds his daughter Brielle during a family outing. Both Brooke and Brielle have to wear leg braces to help them stand. Photo Credit, Josh Mauser