Avinash Mohanty, Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, unveiled the official poster of the Run for SMA and extended his support to this important public health awareness initiative

Metro India News | Hyderabad 

Cure SMA Foundation of India, a parent-led non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), is organizing the 3rd edition of Run for SMA - 2025 on August 10 at Gachibowli Stadium. Avinash Mohanty, Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad, unveiled the official poster of the Run for SMA and extended his support to this important public health awareness initiative.

CP emphasizes that SMA treatment is important, prevention through awareness and early screening is even more critical. Commending the SCSC Health Forum for organizing the ‘Run for SMA,’ he noted that such initiatives are vital, especially since treatment is costly. Collective efforts like these reflect the commitment to positive change.

Srilakshmi Nalam, Co-founder and Trustee of Cure SMA India, stressed the need for collaboration between medical professionals, research bodies, corporates, and the government to create a sustainable ecosystem for rare disease families in India. Run for SMA is part of global SMA Awareness Month observed in August. The Run includes timed and non-timed running categories 21K, 10K, 5K, and 5K non-timed with attractive cash prizes for winners in various categories.

The run is expected to see enthusiastic participation from students, corporate employees, medical professionals, SMA families, and the general public. It aims to raise awareness about Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a severe and rare genetic disorder that affects children’s muscle strength and movement, often leading to respiratory failure if left undiagnosed and untreated.