Leave Your Mark with Vince Cortese

#0085 - Disability Advocates / Innovative Women - Heather & Jessica Tomko

March 10, 2023 Vince Cortese Season 3 Episode 85
Leave Your Mark with Vince Cortese
#0085 - Disability Advocates / Innovative Women - Heather & Jessica Tomko
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Heather and Jessica Tomko are sisters who both have a genetic, neuromuscular disease called Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). SMA affects the motor neurons, which causes people with SMA to have weak muscles that atrophy over time. Heather and Jessica were both diagnosed as infants, and a life with SMA is all they have ever known. They strive to bring their full selves, disability and all, to a world that is often inaccessible and not accepting of disabilities.

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Preview
Early Life
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Diagnosis
Relationship as Sisters and with Parents
Colleges & Careers
Heather's Work
Jessica's Work
Billboard Message
How will you two leave your marks?