Seven-month-old Ridhay, a cheerful infant with bright eyes and an infectious smile, looks like any other baby his age. But behind his smiles lies a heartbreaking truth: he has been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1, a rare and life-threatening genetic condition that robs children of the ability to move, swallow, or even breathe independently.

Ridhay's parents received the devastating diagnosis just months ago, and they’ve since been living each day with a renewed sense of urgency. SMA Type 1 is the most severe form of the disease, typically diagnosed in infants under six months old. Without treatment, most children with this condition do not survive past their second birthday.