Tampa Bay Community Called to Action at 2025 Greater Florida Walk-n-Roll

The Tampa Bay community has an opportunity to make a tangible difference for families affected by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at the 2025 Cure SMA Greater Florida Walk-n-Roll on Sunday, November 9, at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg. Local participation is essential to raise awareness and critical funds for SMA research and family support.

Event Details:

• Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025
• Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Location: Eckerd College – Fox Hall, 4200 54th Ave South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
• Register or donate: https://walk.curesma.org/greaterflorida

Open to the public, this inclusive, family-friendly event will feature fun activities, a short accessible walk on a paved surface, complimentary refreshments, and opportunities to engage with individuals and families impacted by SMA.

New this year, the featured entertainment at the event will be the Spheres Bubble Show, starring 4x Guinness World Record holder Blaise Ryndes.

“Our community’s support is life-changing for kids with SMA, like my son Joey,” said Jim Geueke, one of the event organizers and the leader of Team Joey Strong. “Come out, get involved, and help us move closer to a cure.”

SMA is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects motor nerve cells in the spinal cord, impacting essential muscle functions like breathing, eating, crawling, and walking. Cure SMA, the leading organization dedicated to treating and curing SMA, has been advancing research, advocating for those affected by SMA, and providing critical resources to families for more than 40 years.

Cure SMA’s national efforts have led to three FDA-approved treatments and newborn screening in all 50 states, but progress depends on local support. Events like the Greater Florida Walk-n-Roll ensure families in the Tampa Bay area have access to resources and hope for the future.

For more information about Cure SMA, please call 800-866-1762 or visit www.CureSMA.org.