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3rd Annual Par 4 Peyton charity golf outing

In August of 2008, Peyton Elsner was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. She was six months old at the time of her diagnosis, and the doctors said she wouldn't live past the age of 2. In April of this year, Peyton will turn 3! She has beat the odds, and with your help she will continue to do so. Peyton's disease, prevents her from walking. She eats through a feeding tube, and it has also greatly limited her ability to speak. Through all her daily challenges, Peyton is a loving, happy child, who wants to play, and loves her big sister.

SMA FACTS

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Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), is the number one genetic killer of children under the age of two. It is an inherited and often fatal disease that destroys the nerves controlling voluntary muscle movement, which affects crawling, walking, head and neck control, and even swallowing.

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WHO IS AFFECTED?

SMA is one of the most prevalent genetic disorders.

* One in every 6,000 babies is born with SMA.

*Of children diagnosed before age two, 50 percent will die before their second birthday.

*SMA can strike anyone of any age, race or gender.

*One in every 40 people carries the gene that causes SMA.

*The child of two carriers has a one in four chance of developing SMA.

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On May 13, 2011 We will be holding the 3rd annual Par 4 Peyton Golf Tournament at Muskego Lakes Country Club. We hold raffles, and silent auctions, and we need your help. Donations from the community, is what makes our event a success! The proceeds are divided between Peyton, Dr. Mary Schroth and Families for SMA.

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