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Teen With SMA Inspires Through Wheelchair Basketball Journey

10/25/2025

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Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disease affecting movement and breathing, occurring in one in 15,000 babies annually.
North Texas teen Charlie Zerzan, diagnosed with SMA at age two, pursues a college athlete dream through wheelchair basketball.
He says wheelchair basketball makes him feel amazing and that SMA does not define his abilities.
Zerzan aims to raise SMA awareness, pursue national championships, and share his journey at smashingmylimits.com.

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Story summary

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disease affecting movement and breathing, occurring in one in 15,000 babies annually.
North Texas teen Charlie Zerzan, diagnosed with SMA at age two, pursues a college athlete dream through wheelchair basketball.
He says wheelchair basketball makes him feel amazing and that SMA does not define his abilities.
Zerzan aims to raise SMA awareness, pursue national championships, and share his journey at smashingmylimits.com.